Lean-tos & Pavilions

About Lean-to's & Pavilions

Nobscot offers a unique camping experience in its 7 "Lean-to" sites, with a total of 12 shelters, which are three-sided structures that can accommodate either 4 or 8 people. All sites also offer space for tenting, with a capacity that varies widely from a few scouts to over 75, making sites like Peabody and Canopache great for large groups.

Every lean-to site is equipped with at least one picnic table and a fire ring or pit. The terrain and overall feel of the sites vary, from open and flat areas perfect for group activities to more secluded, hilly, or dense wooded locations. Most sites are also conveniently located near a water pump and latrine.

Nobscot also has 2 large open air Pavilions that can be used for gatherings or overnights. These are perfect for when wanting to maintain that wilderness experience, but weekend plans need shelter from rain or snow.

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Lean-to Feature Matrix

Lean-tos Matix

Hike Difficulty:

🟢 Easy = Near parking or short flat walk

🟡 Moderate = Short hike, some slope

🔴 Challenging = Steeper terrain or longer distance

Summary of Each Site

James Peabody Lean-to Site (A6, A7)

Best For: Novice Campers
Capacity: Two shelters sleeping 4 each, plus room for up to 75 scouts in tents.
Location & Access: A short, easy 0.23-mile hike from the parking lot, making it easy to use a cart. Water pumps and latrines are very convenient.
Feel: Offers a great combination of an "in-the-woods" feel with a large field for activities, making it an ideal first Nobscot experience.

Canopache Lean-tos (A4, A5)

Best For: Intermediate Campers
Capacity: Two shelters sleeping 8 each, with excellent tenting for 25-35 scouts. Can accommodate over 100 scouts if the adjacent Big Rock site is also reserved.
Location & Access: A short 0.37-mile hike from the parking lot, with a path suitable for pulling a cart. Water and latrines are convenient.
Feel: Provides an outstanding wilderness feel while remaining highly accessible.

Wampum Trail Lean-tos (A1, A2)

Best For: Intermediate Campers
Capacity: Two shelters sleeping 8 each, with room for a dozen scouts in tents.
Location & Access: A modest 0.59-mile hike. The trail is moderately sloped, but you may be able to use a cart if approaching via Pond Trail. Water and latrines are very convenient.
Feel: Offers an outstanding, slightly remote wilderness feel, and its proximity to the Owl Trail Lean-to makes it great for two related groups.

Owl Trail Lean-to (A3)

Best For: Intermediate Campers
Capacity: One shelter sleeping 8, with additional space for 6-8 scouts in tents.
Location & Access: A modest 0.4-mile hike. The path is moderately sloped, so a cart is possible. Water is very convenient, and latrines are not too far.
Feel: Has an excellent wilderness feel while still being relatively close to the parking lot.

Jethro Trail Lean-tos (A8, A9)

Best For: Intermediate Campers
Capacity: Two shelters sleeping 8 each, with room for 6-12 scouts in tents.
Location & Access: A modest 0.37-mile hike. The trail is difficult and not suitable for a cart. There is a water pump on-site, and a latrine is a very short walk away.
Feel: An outstanding wilderness feel, perfect for a remote experience with easy access to water and latrines.

Tantamous Hill Lean-tos (A10, A11)

Best For: Advanced Campers
Capacity: Two shelters sleeping 8 each, with minimal room for tents (about 8 scouts).
Location & Access: A remote and difficult 0.4-mile hike with steep terrain. A cart is not recommended. Water and latrines are about an 1/8-mile walk away.
Feel: Offers a truly remote wilderness experience, ideal for experienced backpackers.

HideAway Lean-to (A12)

Best For: Advanced Campers
Capacity: One shelter sleeping 4, with additional tenting for 15-20 scouts.
Location & Access: A short 0.245-mile hike from the parking lot. The trail is difficult and not suitable for a cart. Water and latrines are not as convenient as other sites.
Feel: A hidden gem with a rebuilt shelter offering a strong sense of solitude and privacy.

Photos

Click on photos for detailed features for each Lean-to Sites.

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