Tomahawk began with Indianhead Council purchasing 1,932 acres (782 ha) of land on February 14, 1953, from businessman Aksel Nielsen.

In the 19th century, the lake and woods which surrounded it were occupied by French fur traders and loggers, who harvested the abundant natural resources.

Wint's initial idea for the camp was that Scouts would come with their troops and be guided by principles such as leave no trace.

During the winter of 1946–1947, Boots Hanson lived alone on land purchased from the Many Point Gun and Rod club, what is today the Buckskin sub-camp.

During the summer, lit red lanterns are hung outside of each sub-camp's lodge, as a sign that the camp is there for the Scouts.

They notice that the surrounding area is swampy, leading them to note that the loggers may have built a bridge over the swamp.

The camp is located on the White Earth Band of Ojibwe reservation, bordering the 43,000-acre (17,000 ha) Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

The administration area is located a short drive into the camp, and is where troops check in at the start of their session.

The area houses the administration building, which includes a lounge for staff, also used by counselors-in-training (CITs) on weekends.

Many Point is also home to Flintlock, a high adventure base serving Scouts staying in Buckskin, Ten Chiefs, and Voyageur.

Buckskin is unique from the other camps for its dining hall, where Scouts and staff are fed, and therefore not required to cook their own food.

Located about 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Voyageur and 1 mi (1.6 km) south of Ten Chiefs, older Scouts from each sub-camp may sign up for a day activity or overnight trip to the programs offered in each tier of activity.

Tier One comprises activities where older Scouts (8th grade and above) from each sub-camp may sign up for a day activity or overnight trip to one of the camp's two Project COPE courses, the tree houses, or Huck Finn Rafts and also participate in International Target Sports Outpost and Adventure Cove.

Tier Three is reserved for specialty week long programs offered through Flintlock High Adventure Base.

Located across the bay from Buckskin and only accessible by boat, Flintlock staff and interested troops are helping to build a replica of an 1860s logging camp, the Thompson-Peake Lumber Company, that used to be on Many Point Lake.

However, troops and crews may come to this camp if they wish to make and run their own program with minimal staff interaction.

[6] The first property purchased by the then-St. Paul Council was on Oak Point of Square Lake (45°09′24″N 92°48′13″W / 45.1566°N 92.8035°W / 45.1566; -92.8035) near Stillwater, MN.

[6] Looking for a larger property, the council purchased 101 acres (41 ha) of land on the eastern shore of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin (45°28′06″N 92°23′17″W / 45.468459°N 92.388011°W / 45.468459; -92.388011), which was opened as Camp Neibel in the mid-1930s.

It was named after Frank Neibel, who was the Scout Executive of the council at the time, and included a small island which was used for camping trips.