Camp Daniel Boone - Canton, North Carolina

Seth

I can't speak from a scout masters point of view but we just came back from Daniel Boone last week and this was a great camp! The food was pretty good, and most of the staff were very friendly. They have lots of great merit badges you can work on and the views are great. (The hikes are horrible) The layout of the camp is a bit confusing but it was pretty great. They even have their own little 1700's village with Tavern nights. However, I would recommend not doing any aquatics at this camp, The Lake is Freezing! On our last day there one of my friends attempted the Mile swim and got Mild hypothermia. She was put into the Health Lodge and was doing good by the next morning but please be careful. Overall this was a great camp though.

Asa S.

The camp is well advertised. That’s why we chose it. But it’s not a great camp after all! The location is amazing(not the fact we have to hike big hills everyday). The camp was very uncoordinated and not so organized. Food was awful first few days but got better through the week; I actually received food poisoning (along with many other scouts, projectile vomit at 3AM was not an enjoyable experience. Staff are way too lackadaisical and not the happiest to be there. I don’t really recommend this camp unless it’s convenient for your troop. And also, they didn’t stress anything about the amount of hornets and yellow jackets. Although the stressed the importance to stay hydrated, but they failed to provide sources of drinkable water around the camp.

Mike B.

This camp is great! Prepare yourself for the cold lake. Do not attempt mile swim in a wetsuit. You will wear out faster. Bellyflop contest was fun! Scoutmaster trout lunch was delicious. Bring spices and grill baskets for your kids to cook their trout over the campfire. Buy the salmon eggs for bait or bring gulp earthworms. Bring good shoes. You will walk alot and you want to visit Boonsebooro on Tavern Nights. Have fun!

Daniel G.

As a lifelong scouter, Eagle Scout, scout parent, volunteer leader, as well as former professional scouter and former camp staffer (not CDB), I give Camp Daniel Boone my highest recommendation. Our troop of 38 boys and 13 adults traveled over 16 hours by charter bus to be here and were not disappointed.

The camp’s summer program handles 600-1000 visitors every week and is very well organized for that high volume of Scouts, leaders, and staffers. From medical to kitchen to rangers and programming, the staff went above and beyond to ensure that our experience exceeded our expectations. Was everything perfect? No. Was it safe, memorable, and fun? Heck yeah. Did our Scouts and leaders have opportunities to learn, grow, take risks, and try new things? Absolutely. Are there hills, rocks, bugs, spiders, long walks, occasional rain, hot days, cold nights, and in-ground latrines? Yes. It’s SUMMER CAMP. But are there also hot showers, running water, air conditioned dining hall, rifle ranges, climbing walls, zip lines, white water rafting, mountain top hikes, a 1700s town, and more merit badge options than you can shake a stick at? Oh yes. I will also add that the trading post is well-stocked and very affordable, including a snack shack in the middle of camp for easy access.

Lastly, if you know anything about summer camps, the tenure and retention of the staff speaks volumes - and they have a very senior leadership team with years of experience serving the Scouts, leaders, and programs of Camp Daniel Boone. Big shout out to some key leaders on the 2022 camp staff team who made our experience exceptional. Melinda, Tucker, Ian, Sweetpea, Thomas, Dave, Wendy, Sam, and the many others working on the frontlines of the scouting movement. Thank you for delivering on the promise of scouting. We look forward to putting Daniel Boone into our summer camp rotation and seeing you again in a few years.

Ed B.

My Troop has been to this camp 2 different years and it was amazing each time. The camp is well run and the staff took great care of all of our needs. Lots of hiking trails around the camp.

Maureen

Camp Daniel Boone was fantastic a camp for our troop. My daughter who has been to many camps, said that CDB is her favorite. The food was good. The staff was amazing and did all they could to make the week fun.

The camp is located in a beautiful location, at the base of Cold Mountain. The lake water is brisk mountain water like most all streams and lakes here in Western North Carolina. When you jump in the lake it will definitely refresh your soul.

Remember to bring pants and a light coat, even in thr summer as the mountain air can get chilly at night and in the mornings.

I highly recommend Camp Daniel Boone to anyone who wants their scout to have a great camp experience in the great outdoors.

Jud J.

Coming from Florida and the hot summer camps, Camp Daniel Boone is heaven. I'm not gonna' lie, there is quite a bit of hiking just to get to meal time. But, the weather, the views and the activities can't be beat. If you're outside of North Carolina, you need to bring your troop here.

Caden T.

Best summer camp I’ve been to ever, and the food was good, and the showers and bathrooms were very nice and clean, and the showers had hot water too. You are all around beautiful mountains. Tucker and all of the staff were very nice, interesting,VERY funny and informative. The tents/cabins at all the campsites were very nice and all had cots/mattresses in them. You also only had to use a mask in the dining hall and campfire so it’s pretty chill here lol. If I can, I will definitely be returning.