Idaho is well-known for its potatoes, but the state has much more to offer besides tasty tubers. With a landscape overflowing with natural wonders, Idaho is a great destination for groups looking to host youth camps or adult retreats. The rugged Rocky Mountain state is home to snowy peaks, scenic rivers and untamed wilderness. Such an unspoiled area is perfect for outdoor exploration and Idaho is home to numerous national parks, state parks and wildlife refuges. Offering a wealth of outdoor recreational activities year-round, Idaho is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and a perfect place for Christian groups to camp and retreat.
Some points of interest for Christian groups include:
Northwest Science Museum– This fascinating museum in Boise, Idaho offers tours and exhibits that research and present scientific evidence for creation.
Christian National Park Ministry Yellowstone– This ministry provides worship services, fellowship activities and volunteer opportunities in and around many national parks, including the Idaho section of Yellowstone.
Yellowstone Creation Adventure Tours– Also in Yellowstone National Park, this ministry provides tours of the park during the summer months to explore evidence for creation. The tour includes hikes to see geysers, hot pools, mud pots and other natural features.
Idaho is full of wonders to see and adventures to experience and makes a great choice for a site for youth camps and adult retreats. There are famous parks to visit, a wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities as well as places to visit to marvel at the spectacle of creation.
The best camps and retreat venues in Idaho are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALACCA Bible Conference | PO Box 232 Grangeville, ID 83530 | (208) 983-1188 | www.alacca.org |
| Camp Ida-Haven | 2595 Eastside Road McCall, Idaho 83638 | (208) 634-5922 | http://www.idahaven.org |
| Camp Perkins Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | Lake Alturas Road Stanley, Idaho 83340 | (208) 788-0897 | www.campperkins.org |
| Camp Pinewood | 300 Mission Street McCall, Idaho 83638-0549 | (208) 634-5598 | http://www.camppinewood.org |
| Intermountain Christian Camp | 108 Christian Church Camp Road Fairfield, Idaho 83327 | (208) 764-2204 | http://www.iccfairfield.com |
| Old Faithful Christian Ranch | 4510 Meadow Creek Road, Island Park, Idaho 83429 | (208) 390-9840 | www.ofcr.org |
| Quaker Hill Conference, Inc. | 1440 Warren Wagon Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638 | (208) 634-2083 | http://www.quakerhillcamp.com |
| Shiloh Bible Conference | 13165 Gestrin Road Donnelly, Idaho 83615 | (208) 325-8239 | http://www.shilohbibleconference.com |
| Trinity Pines Camp & Conference Center | 349 Cabarton Road Cascade, Idaho 83611 | (208) 382-6200 | http://www.tpines.org |
| Warm Lake Camp | 2588 Warm Lake Road Cascade, Idaho 83611 | (208) 632-2267 | http://www.warmlakecamp.org |