The property's history dates back to pre-European settlement and was inhabited by Native Americans. Later, native tribes launched raids against white settlers throughout the region and a number of battles were fought in the area during the French and Indian War. The region was later settled by Scotts. Farming and timber were the primary industries throughout the region.

The land you are camping on was nearly completely logged over the last hundred years, but a few old growth trees can still be found. On the way to the campsite you will also pass the old original school house (now a hunting cabin) located on a neighbors adjoining property. The oldest folks still around attended the one room schoolhouse as children, but the building predates them by many years. There is also an old Mennonite Cemetery located on the property (not near the campsite) that dates back to the 1700s. If you happen to find this site, please do not disturb it.