At roughly 494 acres, Camp Hayo-Went-Ha is the largest remaining undeveloped property on Torch Lake, ranking in the top 6% of all properties GTRLC has scored for protection. Its forested ridgeline is a defining feature of the lake that supports diverse wildlife, while its pristine shoreline, wetlands and steep, forested slopes protect water quality in the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed, which ultimately flows into Grand Traverse Bay. GTRLC and YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps have agreed to a permanent conservation easement on 354 acres, including nearly 6,058 feet of shoreline, protecting the land’s ecological and scenic values while allowing it to remain in private ownership and continue operating as a camp.