Youth Camps and Retreat Centers in California

Youth Camps and Retreat Centers in California

California is famous for its beautiful weather and laid-back atmosphere. This large state is home to a myriad of beautiful natural features as well as man-made marvels. California’s pleasant climate and diverse landscape make it a top destination for those looking for unique adventures.

California offers snow-covered mountains for skiing, deserts and caverns for hiking and miles of pristine coastline for surfing and swimming.  California’s historical significance also makes it a hotspot to enjoy museums, preserved Gold Rush-era towns and numerous Christian missions dotting the desert landscape.

Some of the best camps and retreat venues in California are:

Alliance Redwoods

6250 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
707-874-3507
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Alpine Camp & Conference Center

415 Club House Dr., Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
909-337-6287
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Angeles Crest Christian Camp

2501 E. Chapman Ave. Ste 190
Fullerton, California 92831
626-449-3339
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Big Bear Lake Christian Conference Center

575 Prairie Lane
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-866-2360
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Calicinto Ranch

22850 Soboba Rd
San Jacinto, California 92583-2939
951-654-6838
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Calvin Crest Conferences

45800 Calvin Crest Road
Oakhurst, California 93644-9614
559-683-4450
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Camp Alta

794 Powerhouse Road
Alta, California 95701-0628
530-389-8710
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Camp AREV

1701 Darling Avenue
Frazier Park, California 93225
818-507-0922
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Camp Chinquapin

201 Dodge Ridge Road
Pinecrest California 95364
209-965-3223
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Camp Del Oro

20864 Rector Road
Nevada City, California 95959
530-264-4700
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Camp Hammer

21401 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, California 95006-9097
831-338-3200
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Camp Maranatha

54162 Maranatha Drive
Idyllwild, California 92549
951-659-2739
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Camp New Journey

22601 Big Pines Hwy., Valyermo, CA 93563
310-863-4624
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Camp Oakhurst

36611 Mudge Ranch Road
Coarsegold, California 93614-9708
559-683-6563
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Camp Peaceful Pines

#3 Clark Fork Road
Dardanelle, California 95314
209-523-1438
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Camp Pondo

31324 Green Valley Lake Road, Running Springs, CA 92382
909-867-7037
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Camp San Joaquin

64949 General’s Highway
Sequoia National Forest, CA 93633
559-337-2349
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Campus by the Sea

1 Gallaghers Cove, Box 466
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-0015
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Cazadero Baptist Camp

5990 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero, CA 95421
707-632-5686
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Cedarbrook Camp Southern California

42739 Hwy 38
Angelus Oaks, California 92305
909-866-9366
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Christian Berets Conference and Retreat Center

1317 Oakdale Road, Suite 340
Modesto, CA 95355
209-524-7993
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CityTeam Camp MayMac

9115 East Zayante Road
Felton, California 95018-0357
831-335-3019
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Daybreak Camp

6676 Rose Acres Lane
Felton, California 95018-9447
831-335-2756
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Diamond Arrow Christian Conference Center

15742 N. Bloomfield Road
Nevada City, California 95959-8405
530-265-3295
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Dream Mountain Christian Camp

4952 Murphys Camp Road
Murphys, CA 95247
209-728-3109
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Elevate Camps

8071 Mineral Road, Shingletown, CA 96088
530-406-9027
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Forest Home

40,000 Valley of the Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, California 92339-9674
909-389-2300
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Forward Bible Camp

10321 Wentworth Springs Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634
530-333-4287
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Freeway

4837 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
916-793-5129
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Golden Valley Camp

22500 Barone Road
Volcano, California 95689-0084
209-296-4632
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Hartland Christian Camp

57611 Eshom Valley Drive
Badger, California 93603-9711
559-337-2349
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Hartstone Bible Camp

17856 Van Arsdale Rd.
Potter Valley, California 95469-9728
707-743-1621
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Heavenly Hills Christian Camp

25611 Lyons Dam Road
Twain Harte, California 95383
209-586-1306
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Hume Lake Christian Camps

64144 Hume Lake Road
Hume, California 93628-9600
559-305-7770
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Holy Ground of Forest Falls

41505 Alder Drive, Forest Falls, CA 91744
909-794-7678
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Idyllwild Pines Camp

26375 SH 243
Idyllwild, California 92549-0425
951-659-2605
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Indian Hills Camp

15763 Lyons Valley Road
Jamul, California 91935-3503
619-669-6498
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Ironwood

49191 Cherokee Road
Newberry Springs, California 92365
760-257-3503
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Jenness Park

29005 Highway 108
Long Barn, California 95335-9702
209-965-3735
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JH Ranch

8525 Homestead Lane
Etna, California 96027
205-879-5601
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Koinonia Conference Grounds

1605 Eureka Canyon Rd.
Watsonville, California 95076-0187
831-722-1472
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Mile High Pines Camp

42739 Hwy. 38
Angelus Oaks, California 92305-9781
909-794-2824
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Mission Springs Conference Center

1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd.
Scotts Valley, California 95066-2999
831-335-9133
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Mount Crags Camp Gilmore

26801 Dorothy Dr.
Calabasas, California 91302-1901
818-222-6327
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Mount Gilead Bible

13485 Green Valley Road
Sebastopol, California 95472-9714
707-823-4508
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Mount Hermon

37 Conference Drive
Mount Hermon, California 95041-0413
831-335-4466
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Mount Hope Bible Camp

9721 Mt Hope Road
Forbestown, California 95941
530-675-2022
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Oak Glen Christian Conference Center

39364 Oak Glen Rd.
Yucaipa, California 92399-9752
909-797-2570
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Old Oak Ranch Conference Center

15250 Old Oak Ranch Road
Sonora, California 95370-8317
209-532-4295
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Palomar Christian Conference Center

34764 Doane Valley Road
Palomar Mountain, California 92060-0160
760-742-3438
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Pilot Lake Wilderness Camp

Johnsville Rd
LaPorte, California 95981
916-622-9601
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Pine Valley Bible Conference

8668 Pine Creek Road
Pine Valley, California 91962-0400
619-473-8879
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Rancho Ybarra

3150 Big Tujunga Cyn. Rd.
Tujunga, California 91042-1002
818-353-2423
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Rawhide Ranch

6987 W. Lilac Rd
Bonsall, California 92003
760-445-5000
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Redwood Christian Park

15000 Two Bar Rd.
Boulder Creek, California 95006-9766
831-338-2134
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Redwood Glen

100 Wright Drive, Loma Mar, California 94021-9705
650-879-0320
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Redwood Glen Camp & Conference Center

3100 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley, California 95066-2724
831-461-2005
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Rock-N-Water

6580 State Highway 49
Lotus, California 95651
800-738-0555
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Rockside Ranch

2421 N. State Highway 3, Etna, CA 96027
530-467-4044
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Royal Family Kids’ Camps

3000 W. MacArthur Blvd. #412
Santa Ana, California 92704-7920
714-438-2494
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Sequoia Meadow Christian Camp

HCR 3, Box 601
Springville, California 93265
888-222-4822
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Sierra Christian Service Camp

44503 Old Stage Road
Posey, California 93260
661-536-8555
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Sierra Pines Camp

7169 Sierra Pines Road
Twin Bridges, California 95735
916-290-2897
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Silver Spur Christian Camp & Retreat Center

17301 Silver Spur Dr.
Tuolumne, California 95379-9638
209-928-4248
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Sugar Pine Christian Camps

48478 Mill Canyon Road
Oakhurst, California 93644-9422
559-683-4938
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Tahquitz Pines Conference Center

55251 South Circle Drive
Idyllwild, California 92549
951-659-2934
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The Lawrence M. Daley Camp and Conference Center

26801 Dorothy Dr., Calabasas, CA 91302-1901
818-222-6327
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The Oaks Camp

18651 Pine Canyon Road
Lake Hughes, California 93532-0437
661-724-1018
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The Salvation Army’s Pine Summit

700 Wren Drive
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-878-0140
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The Summit

12338 Journey Rd., Whitmore, CA 96096
530-560-6575
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Thousand Pines Christian Camp & Conference

359 Thousand Pines Road
Crestline, California 92325-3288
909-338-2705
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Triumphant Life Camp

37175 Highway 36
Bridgeville, California 95526
707-445-2267
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Verdugo Pines Bible Camp

22400 Big Pines Hwy.
Wrightwood, California 92397
760-249-3532
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Victory Ranch

18080 Gilman Springs Road
Moreno Valley, California 92555-9710
951-654-7766
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Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center

17606 Harrison Park Rd.
Julian, California 92036
619-464-1479
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Wolf Mountain Camps

16555 Jericho Road
Grass Valley, California 95949-9749
530-273-8709
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Woolman at Sierra Friends Center

13075 Woolman Lane
Nevada City, California 95959
530-273-3183
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Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp

39515 RD 274
Bass Lake, California 93604
559-642-2267
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Some points of interest for Christian groups include:

Salvation Mountain– Created by artist Leonard Knight as a tribute to God, this 50-foot-high adobe art piece is a colorful declaration of God’s love for mankind.

San Diego de Alcala Mission– The first of hundreds of Christian missions across California, this church marks the birthplace of Christianity on the West Coast. Other Christian missions include San Gabriel Arcangel, San Juan Capistrano and San Luis Rey de Francia.

Wayfarers Chapel– Designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the class and stone church sits among the redwoods near the Pacific coast. The chapel offers scenic wedding services and holds regular worship services.

The huge expanse of land that makes up the state of California is markedly diverse and unique. As such, California is a perfect place for adult retreat groups and youth camps. The variety of outdoor activities and historic sites offers something to please everyone and makes California a great destination for Christian groups.