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Camp Horace Johnson

Duluth, MN

Located less than 30 minutes North of downtown Duluth on the 8000-acre Island Lake Reservoir and surrounded by forest, Camp Horace Johnson has a variety of recreational opportunities and a peaceful, natural setting. This 7-acre property features multiple campground sites with basic amenities and a larger lodge for indoor sleeping.

7200 Rice Lake Rd,
Duluth, MN 55803

UNIQUE FEATURES

The massive Island Lake Reservoir, the large Boulder Lake Reservoir, surrounded on two sides by the Cloquet Valley State Forest, an amphitheater, ax yard, pavilion, an isthmus to enter camp, forested roadway, scenic drive, rustic lodge, campsites with picnic tables.

POSSIBLE USES

Overnight camping, trainings, small to medium-size gatherings, nature-based getaways.

A ring of picnic tables with a long one-story building in the background

Photo Credit: Candy Werner

A pavilion with the lake in the background

Photo Credit: Sheldon Hepner

A young boy canoeing on a large lake, shoreline barely visible in the distance

Photo Credit: Jack Stasney

Facility Ratings

Basic: Single Room/Multi-Purpose Spaces, Limited/No Cooking Facilities, Outdoor Restrooms Only
Moderate: Single or Multi Room Spaces, Indoor Restrooms and Cooking Facilities (unless noted otherwise)
Premium: Multi Room Spaces, Indoor Restrooms with Showers, Cooking Facilities, Nicer Finishes

Camp Horace Johnson Lodge

As the main facility of the idyllic Camp Horace Johnson. The Lodge is a multi-use facility...

Capacity: Sleeps 34
Restroom Facilities: Outdoor latrine
Cooking Facilities: Full kitchen with 2 ovens with stove tops, microwaves, and a standard home fridge/freezer combo. No running water in building.
Heating: Wood/Gas

Fall Day Camp

Fall Day Camp is a half-day opportunity for all K-5 youth and their families.

Polar Cubs

We guarantee there is no better way to spend a day outside during a Minnesota Winter.

Spooky-Ree

A weekend long, family friendly, fall themed camporee in October.

Weekend Camping

Come and enjoy our camps anytime of year.

Weekend Special Events

Five of our metro area camps have created a special event schedule for all those who are camping with us in the coming months.

Cub Scout Summer Camp

Adventure awaits! You can look forward to a weekend full of activities such as swimming, archery, boating, bb guns, climbing and so much more!

Cub Scout Summer Camp - Early Registration

Planning is crucial for a Pack and getting a summer camp date on the calendar early gives all families enough time to plan to attend camp.

Discovery Day Camp

Discovery Day Camp is a week long program (5 days) that's open to all youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Here are just some of the fun activities you can do at Phillippo Scout Camp!

Animals

Visiting our camps means that you will most likely get a chance to see some pretty cool animals in the wild! We also have some animals in our education centers and barns during our summer programs to allow all of our visitors a chance to see some animals up close!

Archery

Take up a bow and fire a few arrows toward the bullseye

Board Games

There's nothing better on a camping trip when mother nature decides to make it too hot, too cold, or sometimes rainy. Don't worry, you can spend some crazy-fun or even educational time together playing board games!

Boating

Stay upbeat and buoyant at camp in our boats! We can also outfit your adventures. Canoes and canoe trailers are available to rent to use on a river trip, go to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, or to use at another nearby lake.

Bouldering

Bouldering provides challenging horizontal routes for climbers that like the unique challenge of going sideways instead of up and down.

Broomball

A unique winter sport that anyone can play.

Camp Store

Get yourself a camp souvenir or pick up something you may have forgotten at home.

Campfires

A toasty campfire is often the focus of any campout. It provides a place for cooking, sharing stories and doing skits all while spending time with friends and family in the great outdoors.

Cannon River Biking

Check out the nearby Cannon Valley Trail.

Canoe Rental

We can provide you with the canoes, a trailer to haul them, life jackets and paddles.

Card Games

Indoors or outdoors, camp can be the environment to try something new.

Challenge Course

Our Low Ropes courses consist of real and imaginary challenges

Climbing

We have climbing structures at four locations, providing physical and mental challenges to Scouts of all ages

Crafts

Crafty things to do at our camps

Cross Country Skiiing

Our camps are the the perfect setting for cross country skiing.

Disc Golf

Can you toss a frisbee? If the answer is yes than you can try out this cool activity.

Fire Building Techniques

Start and stop a fire the right way.

Fishing

Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, relieve some stress, learn how our ancestors used to acquire food, and more!

GaGa Ball

Enter the Octagon with your friends and try and be the last to survive the round!

Geocaching

Geocaching is an orienteering course using hand-held GPS units.

High Adventure Prep

Get ready for your High Adventure trip by visiting one of our camps.

Hiking

Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.

Knots and Lashings

Use one of our knot/lashing kits to learn the basics of this Scouting skill.

Maps and Compass

Map and compass is a key skill if you plan to do any backpacking

Natural Rock Climbing

If your unit has climbed on artificial or indoor structures, and has appropriate training and equipment, you may be ready to try climbing on real rock. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding activity that builds confidence, trust, fitness, and focus. Not to mention you can take some great photos!

Nature Trail

Day or night, our nature trails make your hike even more exciting.

Night Hike

The familiar old trail that you've hiked dozens of times is suddenly new; it's like exploring all over again, and even a short hike can be thrilling at night. Depth perception becomes a guessing game and a whole new set of animals come out to play.

Rock Throwing Range

Have you ever been told not to throw rocks? Not at our rock throwing range! After we review the safety rules of Scout Ranges, take aim with a rock and hurl it at targets like pie plates, tin cans, and even some breakables! (Rocks can ONLY be thrown on the rock throwing range and should NOT be thrown in other areas at camp).