Most people immediately think of a huge and bustling metropolis when a mention of New York is made. However, New York state is much more diverse and offers a surprising array of outdoor adventures and natural wonders. New York’s landscape widely varies from region to region with towering mountains to the north and a coastal to the southern part of the state.
Such diversity makes New York State a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who flock to the Catskill Mountains in the winter to enjoy excellent downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and ski-jumping. In the warmer months, the Catskills are great for whitewater rafting, hiking and climbing. New York has plenty of waterfronts as well, with parts of the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean within its borders.
Places that might interest Christian groups include:
Liberty Ridge Farm – This beautiful farm in upstate New York hosts tours and events for all ages year-round. The farm also has a maze, a petting zoo, and rides.
Niagara Falls – No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to this amazing natural wonder. Tours are available by boat as well as on foot by way of the Hurricane Deck and Cave of the Winds.
Hill Cumorah Pageant – This outdoor theatrical production brings the stories of the Bible to life with state-of-the-art special effects and top-notch performers on a 10-level stage.
New York City Cathedrals – New York City is home to a large number of beautiful and historic places of worship such as St. Paul’s, Trinity, St, Patrick’s and the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. There is also an endless list of monuments and memorials to visit if you venture into the city.
New York State is full of exciting wilderness adventures as well as big-city excitement. It is a perfect place for a youth camp or adult retreat. From the rugged mountains to the coast of the Atlantic and the New York City skyline, there is a thrilling adventure waiting for everyone.
The best camps and retreat venues in New York are:
Beaver Camp
(315) 376-2640
8884 Buck Point Rd.
Lowville, NY 13367
www.beavercamp.org
We are located inside the Adirondack Park, on the shores of Beaver Lake and offer quality year-round lodging and services. Including team building on our challenge course, swimming and boating on Beaver Lake and guided off-site rock climbing experiences.
Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks
59 Davignon Rd.
Corinth, New York 12822
(518) 608-6800
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Camp Cherith of Western New York
9534 Short Tract Road
Hunt, New York 14846
(585) 468-3850
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Camp Deerpark, Inc.
200 Brandt Rd.
Westbrookville, New York 12785
(845) 754-8669
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Camp Herrlich
101 Deacon Smith Hill Road,
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-6662
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Camp Hickory Hill
2970 Kohler Rd.
Varysburg, New York 14167-9719
(585) 535-7832
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Camp Li-Lo-Li
8811 Sunfish Run Road
Randolph, New York 14772-9795
(716) 945-4900
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Camp Pinnacle Ministries
621 Pinnacle Rd.
Voorheesville, New York 12186-4620
(518) 872-9100
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Camp Shoshanah/Ariel Ministries
838 Trout Pond Rd.
Keeseville, New York 12944-3216
(518) 834-6057
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Camp Victory Lake
277 Crum Elbow Road
Hyde Park, New York 12538
(845) 229-8851
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CAMP-of-the-WOODS
106 Downey Ave,
Speculator NY
(518) 548-4311
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Children’s Bible Fellowship of NY
250 Nimham Rd
Carmel, New York 10512
(845) 225-2005
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Cortland Bible Club Camp
154 Hydeville Road
Pitcher, New York 13136-0100
(607) 863-4225
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Deerfoot Lodge Route
PO Box 228, 134 Deerfoot Lodge Rd.
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 256-0106
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Delta Lake Bible Conference Center
6420 Pillmore Drive
Rome, New York 13440-7336
(315) 336-7210
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The Camp at Findley
2334 Sunnyside Road
Clymer, New York 14724-9647
(716) 769-7146
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Hope Valley Camp
9470 Schmidt Road
Dansville, New York 14437
(585) 683-4907
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LeTourneau Christian Center
4950 East Lake Rd.
Rushville, New York 14544
(585) 554-3400
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Long Point Camp
100 Long Point Road
Pennyan, New York 14527
(315) 536-6301
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Mandaville Camp & Retreat Center
165 Sheldon Road
Winthrop, New York 13697-3127
(315) 328-4581
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Mission Meadows
5201 E. Lake Road
Dewittville, New York 14728-9778
(716) 386-5932
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New Horizons Ministries
189 Allen St.
Hempstead, New York 11550-7347
(516) 481-5769
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Niagara Shores and Niagara Adventure Camp
6419 Lake Road
Appleton, New York 14008
(716) 778-8568
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Northern Frontier Camp
3298 Route 9G
Rhinebeck, New York 12572
(845) 876-8009
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Odosagih Bible Conference
3204 Hazelmere Ave
Machias, New York 14101-9764
(716) 353-8555
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Ontario Bible Camp & Conference
385 Lakeview Road
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 343-6111
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Peniel Bible Conference
336 Lake Tour Road Lake
Luzerne, New York 12846
(518) 696-4038
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Pine Bush Bible Camp
76 Bible Camp Rd.
Bloomingburg, New York 12721-9405
(845) 361-1871
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Sacandaga Bible Conference
191 Lakeview Road
Broadalbin, New York 12025
(518) 883-3713
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Sunshine Acres Camp and Conference Center
165 Sportsman Rd.
Napanoch, New York 12458
(845) 647-4230
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Mirror Lake Retreat
64 White Drive
Milan, New York 12571-4529
(845) 758-8764
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Vick & Pathfinder Camp and Conference Ministries
1041 County Rt. 31
Cooperstown, New York 13326
(607) 547-2300
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Warwick Conference Center & Camp Warwick
62 Hoyt Road
Warwick, New York 10990
(845) 986-1164
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Word of Life Youth and Family Camps
P.O. Box 600
Schroon Lake, New York 12870
(518) 494-6000
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