Henderson Lodge 3

🏡 Henderson Lodge Overview

• Sleeps: 20 in bunks + 4 adults.

• Audience: Nice for Novice Campers & Cubs.

🛏️ Layout & Features

• Interior:

  • Large meeting space

  • Full kitchen with refrigerator and electric stove

  • Separate scout bunk room

  • Separate adult room

  • Two full bathrooms with showers

• Exterior:

  • 1 picnic table

  • 1 firepit

  • Handicapped ramp

🧭 Location & Access

• GPS Coordinates: 42.34749, -71.438

• Distance: Right off the parking lot, just 128 feet away. It's HC accessible.

• Trail Conditions: No hiking or backpacking required.

• Directions: Drive to the “Scouts ONLY Overnight parking lot”. → Henderson Lodge is immediately on the left.

🏕️ Tent Capacity

• Tenting: Ample tenting for 40+ scouts on the lawn in front of the lodge.

🚰 Amenities

• Modern Amenities:

  • Electricity

  • Central heat (furnace)

  • Running water

  • Full kitchen with refrigerator and electric stove

  • Two bathrooms with showers

• Nearby Resources: The only Nobscot lodging with full indoor plumbing.

🌲 Experience & Environment

• Character: This lodge provides a great option for troops with young or timid campers or those looking for an inexpensive base for a trip to the Boston area. It does not provide a wilderness experience.

• Best For: Very young campers, groups that need a large meeting space, or those looking for accessible, non-wilderness lodging.

• Feel: This lodge is a non-wilderness option that provides a great base for young or timid campers or for troops visiting the Boston area.