Camp Laurel Wood
Camp Laurel Wood is situated alongside the Stiles Reservoir and spans over 225 acres, including a 46 acre wildlife sanctuary and large meadow. The program facilities include numerous hiking trails, a brand new archery range and a waterfront perfect for boating and swimming. Canoes, paddle boats and row boats are available for rent. The camp offers two winterized accommodations. Green Lodge has a spacious kitchen and can be used as a large indoor gathering area, while Gage Center offers possibilities for smaller groups. Four platform tent units provide seasonal housing for over 100 people. Camp Laurel Wood operates as a GSCWM Day Camp during the summer months.
Rental/Unit Information
Maximum Capacity: Day=200 / Night=188
Rates are for GSCWM troops/groups and service units. All other groups, please call for rates. Special weekend packages available to GSCWM service units. Restrictions may apply.
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| Winterized Buildings |
Capacity |
Fee/Night |
| Gage Center |
28 |
$70 |
Greene Lodge
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45 |
$85 |
| Tent Units |
Capacity |
Fee/Night |
| Lakeview |
25 |
$35 |
| Shady Grove |
30 |
$40 |
| Teaberry |
30 |
$40 |
Wildwood
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30 |
$40 |
| Other Sites |
Capacity |
Fee/Night |
Wesley Center/Pavilion
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No Charge |
| Specialty Areas – Certifications Required |
Fee |
| Waterfront – Swimming |
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No Charge |
| Waterfront – Boating |
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No Charge |
Archery Range
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$30 |
| Exclusive Use of All Facilities |
$300 |
Driving Directions to Camp Laurel Wood
Located at 34 Buteau Road in Spencer
From I-290:
- Follow I-290 to Exit 6
- Take Route 20 towards Sturbridge. Follow Route 20 to the light at the intersection of Route 56 in Oxford and turn right.
- Follow Route 56 to Stafford St and turn left.
- Follow Stafford St to the 4-way stop and turn right onto Pleasant St.
- At the “Y” bear left onto River St.
- Travel about .75 mile to Baldwin St and turn left.
- Continue over the reservoir causeway about 1.25 miles and turn left onto Buteau Rd.
- Camp Laurel Wood will be on your left.
From Route 9:
- Take Route 9 to the sent of Leicester. At the traffic light, turn south onto Pleasant St/Route 56 South.
- Travel on Pleasant St just over 2.5 miles to a stop sign and turn right onto River St.
- Travel about .75 mile to Baldwin St and turn left.
- Continue over the reservoir causeway about 1.25 miles and turn left onto Buteau Rd.
- Camp Laurel Wood will be on your left.
From Route 31:
- In Spencer, turn east on Bacon Hill Rd (if you are coming from the north go left, coming from the south go right).
- Follow for 2.8 miles (the road will become Clark Rd) and turn right onto Buteau Rd
- Camp Laurel Wood will be on your left.
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From the West via the Mass Pike (I-90):
- Take the Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 9, I-84, toward US-20/Sturbridge/Hartford.
- Merge onto Route 20 East via exit 3A toward Charlton.
- Follow Route 20 to the light at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 56 in Oxford and turn left.
- Follow directions above (under “From I-290”, beginning with “Follow Route 56 to Stafford St and turn left.”)
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