Camp Wilderness Butler Wilderness Outpost
Private
Butler Wilderness Outpost is the Cub Scout camp on the Northern Lights Council's 2,400-acre Camp Wilderness property, set between Bad Axe and Mantrap Lakes in the Paul Bunyan State Forest near Park Rapids. It shares the property's trails, remote outpost sites, shooting ranges, climbing tower, high ropes and zipline, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats and fishing, with programming scaled to younger Cub Scouts. The property has been in operation since 1945 and is fully BSA-accredited.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Wilderness Butler Wilderness Outpost directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Carleton BordenGreat facility for Cub Scouts to camp. Great training center.
★★★★★Chris PetersonBest place to take your Cub Scouts for a great camping experience! Staff is great and provide a safe and fun environment for young scouts.
★★★★★ILSANG JOThis is really great place to enjoy camping.
★★★★★J MuhlenkortCamp Wilderness is a great Camp in the Northern Lights Council. The staff are always willing to help, and the experience The Scouts get here is second to none.
★★★★Chris LangeGreat staff and plenty of great activities for younger Scouts.