Gerber Scout Reservation lies within the boundaries of the Manistee National Forest in Blue Lake Township, Muskegon County, Michigan and is approximately 800 acres in area.

The Blue Lake Township Hall and Fire Department lie within a quarter mile from the camp's main entrance.

In 1949, the Timber Trails Council Board decided to find a larger site for local scouts to camp.

In 1950 the board purchased the original 80 acres of Gerber Scout Reservation that included most of Britton Lake.

Tryon Lodge, a log cabin used for staff housing in the summer and troop rentals and events during the year, was finished in 1952.

The Lodge features a photo of Mr. Chaffee as well as news articles about him framed in the common area.

In 2012 they were recognized by the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation with the Meritorious Achievement Award for its construction and use in youth programming.

[3] Used on the camp patches, neckerchiefs and insignia from 1951-1963, this logo depicted Big Britton lake and Evans Dining Hall.

The most recent update to the moose logo occurred in 2013, following the merger of the Gerald R. Ford Council.

Gerber Scout camp has gone through major facilities improvements starting in 2002 and continuing through today.