Camp Saganaska 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 Saganaska. 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.

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.

Camp Sagonaska may be booked by the day, week or weekend.

For more information visit Camp Sagonaska at: http://home.cogeco.ca/~campsagonaska/home.html  

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