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Camp Sagonaska is within the Vanderwater Conservation area along the Moira River. There are numerous hiking and cross-country ski trails through this area rich in wildlife and vegetation. Canoe down the Moira River to Belleville or from Madoc and Tweed to Camp Sagonaska. This camp has a large cleared area for major events with a chapel and campfire area. The mature cedar woods is ideal for winter camping.
Scroll down to find out how to book Sagonaska Scout Reserve.
Address |
Website |
512 Vanderwater Rd
Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0 |
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Program Activities: Swimming in the Moira River, 15 km ofHiking trails, formal campfire circle, chapel, pioneering supplies, sledding, snowshoes available, mountain bike trail, skating rink, sports field, fishing, canoeable water.
Sites: There are 15 campsites in this area with fire rings. October to May, one must hike in about 1 km. There is room for 300 campers in tents. The conservation area can be rented to increase that to 1000 campers.
The Longhouse has a large meeting room with wood stove heat, a sleeping room which sleeps 14 youth and 8 adults, and a kitchen with propane stove and fridge, fully stocked with pots, dishes, etc. Nearby are two unheated cabins which each sleep 12 youth and 2 adults. There are two privies 20 m from the Longhouse accessible all year. There is a well on site with potable water, tested quarterly.
Age Groups |
Campfires |
All Age Groups | Fire rings at camp sites |
Water |
Electricity |
Potable well water | No |
Waterfront |
Washrooms/KYBOs |
Moira River | Two privies 20 m from the Longhouse accessible all year |
Chapel |
Cell Coverage/9-1-1 Coverage |
This camp has a large cleared area for major events with a chapel and campfire area. | Yes |
Contact Don Sinclair at sinclairdh@cogeco.ca to book Sagonaska Scout Reserve