Saukenauk Scout Reservation - Mississippi Valley Council, BSA

It is the property of the Mississippi Valley Council. Saukenauk is 602 acres of prime Boy Scout Real Estate that includes four camps. Camp Illini (referred to as the Main Side) is designed for Boy Scout Troop long-term Camp (summer camp) with a dining hall and all the other program areas needed for a summer camp program. These areas include a 40 acres lake with swimming beach and boathouse. A rifl

e range, health lodge, chapel, trading post, shower house and 10 campsites are some of the other features of this camp. Camp Illiniwek (referred to as the Jambo Side) is covered with beautiful, huge pines. It was originally designed for troops wishing to do their own cooking. There are seven campsites. Many troops enjoy staying on the Jambo Side of the lake and walking to the main side for meals and program. The rest of Saukenauk is set aside as Camp Iroquois (outside camping) and the Explorer High Adventure Area, all within easy walking distance. Both of these areas are unimproved by man and retain the grandeur and attractiveness of an ancient Eastern Hardwood forest. There are examples of several types of ecological environments at Saukenauk, ranging from semi-arid to aquatic, wetlands and prairie remnants. A week spent near this assortment of habitats will whet a young person's appetite for study and adventure.