Youth Camps and Retreat Centers in Texas

Youth Camps and Retreat Centers in Texas

The state of Texas in the south-central portion of the United States is the second largest state in the country. Though it’s often depicted as having a mostly desert landscape, it is actually made up of almost a dozen distinct ecoregions with prairies, grasslands, forests and hundreds of miles of coastline.

Texas offers a myriad of unique activities and adventures like rodeos and cowboy ranches, an extensive list of rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking, beautiful sunny beaches with excellent watersports, and unparalleled scenery for outdoor exploration. From hiking to sport fishing, to spelunking, Texas’ sprawling landscape has no shortage of amazing things to do and see.

The best camps and retreat venues in Texas are:

ACU Leadership Camps

ACU Box 28108, Abilene, Texas 79699-8108
325-674-2033
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Allaso Ranch

2302 Private Road 7850, Hawkins, Texas 75765
903-769-7300
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Beloved and Beyond

557 County Road 331, Rosebud, TX 76570
713-724-0021
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Big Country Baptist Assembly

201 FM 142, Lueders, Texas 79533
325-228-4542
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Brookhaven Christian Retreat

748 County Road 3909, Hawkins, Texas 75765-4003
903-769-2811
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Butman Methodist Camp & Retreat Center

158 County Road 674, Merkel, Texas 79536-6512
325-846-4212
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Camp Agape

3148 Rio Cordillera, Boerne, TX 78006
830-743-7331
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Camp Akiva

1446 Rs County Road 1490, Point, Texas 75472
903-598-2497
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Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center

18800 FM 362, Navasota, Texas 77868
936-825-7175
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Camp Anothen

6350 Newt Patterson Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063
817-672-5285
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Camp Arrowhead

5236 N. FM 199, Cleburne, Texas 76033-9428
254-897-2323
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Camp Blessing Texas

PO Box 2268, Tomball, TX 77355
281-259-5789
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Camp Buckner

3835 FM 2342, Burnet, Texas 78611
512-756-7540
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Camp Chaparral

3784 Church Camp Rd, Iowa Park, TX 76367
940-855-4182
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Camp Copass

8200 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76208
940-565-0050
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Camp Crucis Retreat & Conference Center

2875 Camp Crucis Court, Granbury, Texas 76048
817-573-3343
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Camp Deer Run, Inc.

1227 County Road 4590, Winnsboro, Texas 75494
903-629-7165
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Camp Eagle

6424 Hackberry Road, Rocksprings, Texas 78880-9501
830-683-3219
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Camp His Way

561 McGilberry Road, Zavalla, Texas 75980
936-897-9974
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Camp Hoblitzelle

8060 Singleton Road, Midlothian, Texas 76065-5940
972-723-2387
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Camp Holy Wild

22152 Baptist Encampment Dr, New Caney, Texas 77357
281-354-2656
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Camp Lone Star

2016 Camp Lone Star Rd, La Grange, Texas 78945
979-968-1657
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Camp Of The Hills

1552 County Road 344, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
830-693-2580
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Camp Olympia

723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, Texas 75862
936-594-2541
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Camp Peniel, Inc.

6716 E FM 1431, Marble Falls, Texas 78654-3626
830-693-2182
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Camp The Pines Catholic Camp

300 White Pine Rd., Big Sandy, TX 75755
903-845-5834
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Camp Thurman

3001 Sarah Dr., Arlington, Texas 76013
817-274-8441
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Camp Wilderness Ridge

1320 Park Road 1C, Smithville, Texas 78957
512-237-4442
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Camp Zephyr

151 FM 3162, Sandia, Texas 78383
361-547-2448
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Carolina Creek Christian Camp

84 Wimberly, Huntsville, Texas 77320-0104
936-594-4446
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Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center

37201 FM 1721, Happy, Texas 79042-3417
806-488-2268
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Character Camp

PO Box 841605, Pearland, Texas 77584
844-687-2267
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Charis Hills Camp

498 Faulkner Road, Sunset, Texas 76270
940-964-2145
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Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center

2200 S. Washington Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351
936-328-3200
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Circle Six Ranch Baptist Camp

2784 St. Hwy 137, Lenorah, Texas 79749
432-458-3467
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Country Camp

1423 CR 101, Columbus, Texas 78934
979-732-9200
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Cross Trails Ministry

391 Upper Turtle Creek road, Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-6340
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CrossView Christian Camp & Retreat Center

808 Hwy 82/114, Dickens, Texas 79229
806-294-5021
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Deer Creek Family Camp

494 Elm Creek Road, Medina, Texas 78055-0200
830-589-7123
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Eagle's Wings Retreat Center

2805 Ranch Road 2341, Burnet, TX 78611
512-715-0017
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El Shaddai Retreat Center

3000 FM 884, Yorktown, Texas 78164-2051
361-564-9488
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Forest Glen Camps

34 Forest Glen, Huntsville, Texas 77340-8996
936-295-7641
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Frontier Camp

131 Frontier Camp Road, Grapeland, Texas 75844-9742
936-544-3206
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Glen Lake Camp & Conference Center

1102 NE Barnard, Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-897-2247
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Heart of Texas Baptist Camp & Conference Center

8025 N. FM 2125, Brownwood, Texas 76801
325-784-5821
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Hidden Acres, Inc.

11350 Hidden Acres Lane, Kaufman, TX 75142
214-641-5983
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Hidden Falls Ranch, Inc.

3699 Cty Rd 4, Wayside, Texas 79094
806-764-3466
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Highland Lakes Camp & Conference Center

5902 Pace Bend Road N, Spicewood, Texas 78669-1654
512-264-1777
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Holly Cove Christian Retreat Center

463 County Road 057, Jasper, Texas 75951
713-465-0083
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Hilltop Camp & Conference Center

349 Hilltop Road, Garrison, TX 75946
936-552-4763
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Hus Camp

3635 County Road 225, Caldwell, Texas 77845
979-272-8176
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Jan-Kay Ranch

436 Private Rd. 5001, Detroit, Texas 75436-9801
903-674-3159
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Jordan Ranch

2123 FM 2238 Schulenburg, Texas 78956
832-875-8350
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Kidz at Kamp and WIRED Camp

1232-C County Road 411B
Glen Rose, Texas 76043-6355
817-518-9007
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Kingdom Ranch

13743 County Road 270
Somerville, Texas 77879
979-272-3052
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Laity Lodge Youth Camp

719 Earl Garrett Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-792-1220
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Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat

9030 Retreat Rd.
Brownwood, Texas 76801-0419
325-784-5133
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Lake Lavon Baptist Encampment

8050 County Road 735
Princeton, Texas 75407
972-736-2273
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Lake Tomahawk Christian Retreat Center

408 Lake Tomahawk
Livingston, Texas 77351
936-563-4644
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Lakeview Camp and Conference Center

5128 FM 66
Waxahachie, Texas 75167
972-923-3812
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Living 24-7

1232-C County Road 411B, Glen Rose, TX 76043
817-518-9007
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Marluc Bella Vita Ranch on Lake Godstone

4636 Halsell Ranch Road
Jacksboro, Texas 76458
940-275-0908
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Messiah’s Ranch Christian Camp

10061 Taylor Road
Bryan, Texas 77806
979-777-6618
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Mt. Lebanon Camp

1701 Texas Plume Rd., Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-7156
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PanFork Baptist Encampment

4530 County Road 210
Wellington, Texas 79095-9708
806-447-2627
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Pine Cove Inc.

15791 County Road 1113
Tyler, Texas 75703-9549
877-474-6326
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Pineywoods Baptist Camp

6272 E US Hwy 287
Woodlake, Texas 75865
936-642-1723
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Plains Baptist Assembly

3001 Love Road
Floydada, Texas 79235
806-983-3954
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Riverbend Retreat Center

1232-C County Road 411B
Glen Rose, Texas 76043-6355
254-897-4011
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Sabine Creek Ranch

576 Sabine Creek Road, Royse City, TX 75189
888-382-9877
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Sandy Creek Bible Camp

5051 Prayer Lane
Washington, Texas 77880-6455
979-836-6817
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Scottsville Camp & Conference Center

400 Harkins Lane
Marshall, Texas 75672
903-938-5847
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Sky Ranches, Inc.

24657 County Road 448
Van, Texas 75790-4723
903-266-3300
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Solid Rock Sports Camp & Retreat Center

599 CR 570 A
Eastland, Texas 76448-1068
254-647-3219
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Super Summer

7557 Rambler Road, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75231-2388
214-828-5121
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TBarM Camps

2549 Highway 46 W.
New Braunfels, Texas 78132-4731
830-620-4263
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Tanglewood Christian Camp

1209 W. Cty Rd. 415
Lexington, Texas 78947
512-446-3021
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Tejas

1038 Private Road 2191
Giddings, Texas 78942-5911
979-366-2422
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Texas Baptist Encampment

100 First St.
Palacios, Texas 77465
361-972-2717
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Trinity Pines Conference Center

4341 FM 356
Trinity, Texas 75862
936-594-5011
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Twin Oaks Ranch

1030 RR 967
Buda, Texas 78610
512-295-6151
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Wilderness Ridge

12410 E State Highway 29, Georgetown, TX 78626
512-887-2267
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Worldview Academy

1010 W. Texas Avenue
Midland, Texas 79701
432-618-0950
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Some places of interest to Christian groups include:

Museum of Earth History

This unique museum in Dallas, Texas presents historical artifacts bones and fossils from a Biblical view of Creation.

Dunham Bible Museum

Located on the campus of Houston Baptist University, this museum houses an extensive collection of rare Bibles and other ancient manuscripts.

The Shrine of the Alamo Mission

One of the most recognizable structures in the state of Texas, the church or shrine located on the grounds of the Alamo is now a memorial to the defenders of the Alamo. The grounds are also home to gardens, an amphitheater, museums and educational exhibits.

Texas’s size and geographical diversity make it a perfect place for youth camps and adult retreats. Whether looking for a wild west adventure, an exploratory ride down a scenic waterway or a sunny day at the beach, Texas is sure to please. With a colorful history, rich culture and stunning landscape, Texas offers a thrilling experience for all ages.