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Rum River Scout Camp

Anoka, MN

Only four miles north of Anoka on the banks of the beautiful Rum River, Rum River Scout Camp is a fantastic wilderness option for camping opportunities within the metro area. Purchased with penny stock donated by Harlan Thurston in November, 1957, Rum River Scout Camp is a 167 acre facility covered with stands of pine and oak groves. Whether you like disc golf, canoeing, or orienteering, Rum River has something for everyone to enjoy.

15659 Saint Francis Boulevard
Anoka, MN 55303

UNIQUE FEATURES

Rum River, Raccoon Vista Nature Trail, challenge course, disc golf course, canoe rental.

POSSIBLE USES

Overnight camping, district events, Order of the Arrow events, trainings, courts of honor, campfires, community events and float trips.

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

Colbert

Nestled into a oak grove at the center of camp, Colbert Lodge is a great spot for your next...

Capacity: Sleeps 30
Restroom Facilities: Indoor restroom
Cooking Facilities: Full kitchen with range, oven and refrigeration
Heating: Gas

Thurston

Nestled in the trees along a dirt road, Thurston Lodge provides a great camping experience....

Capacity: Sleeps 25
Restroom Facilities: Indoor restroom with shower
Cooking Facilities: Full kitchen with commercial range/ovens/griddle and refrigeration
Heating: Wood/Gas

Weaver

Surrounded by oak trees and bordering the Raccoon Vista Nature Trail, Weaver Lodge is a great...

Capacity: Sleeps 20
Restroom Facilities: outdoor latrine
Cooking Facilities: full kitchen with commercial range/ovens/griddle and refrigeration
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.

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.

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 Rum River 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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.