"Old Main" Campfire Ring

The very first campfire at Camp Wilderness was held at Old Main. The exact date of this isn't really known, talking to older more seasoned campers the History Committee determined that it must have been approximately 1946 through the mid-1950s. A central campfire was located at this site with log seating forming a circle with a twenty-foot diameter. This provided enough seating for the camp in the early days, but as Scouting in the area grew more and more Scouts started coming to Wilderness. In 2010 a new location was established for campfires.

Old Main was used three times a week by resident campers. It was used for the opening, commissioner, and closing campfires. Campfires were accompanied by songs, skits, and run-ons.