A camp and retreat center in Big Creek, Fresno County, California for nonprofit groups of 15-250.
Camp Sierra is located at an elevation of 4800’ between Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake in a mixed pine, fir, and oak forest. The camp has a rich history that began with Native Americans making their village at the current camp site. Grinding stones and obsidian chips can still be found in this area.
Accommodating up to 250 guests in a variety of lodging, Camp Sierra offers groups a multi-use facility including large grassy areas, chapel, outdoor amphitheater, hiking, swimming, basketball, horseshoes, volleyball, a large outdoor dining/BBQ area, dining hall, large meeting hall, and a camp store.
Recreation
- Large swimming hole (seasonal) and deck.
- Volleyball and basketball courts, baseball, ping-pong, horseshoes.
- Large playfield.
- Hiking! Beautiful "pothole trail" leads to spectacular granite pools for swimming and exploring.
- Winter Recreation- Sierra Summit Ski Resort is nearby.
Some lodging is wheel-chair accessible
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Camp Sierra is owned by the Camp Sierra Association and is one of several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts of United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit groups each year.
Average Cost: $$
Environment: Mountain, Woods
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
250
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
200
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Assembly Hall | 240 | 200 | The room measures 40’x60’ not including the stage area. There is bench seating to accommodate up to 200 people. |
| Chapel | 0 | 65 | The Chapel is a charming, plain space with pew seating for up to 65 people. |
| Amphitheater | 0 | 250 | This outdoor gathering space offers bench seating up to 250 guests. There is a stage with podium. |
| Central Camp | 0 | 0 | In the center of camp is a grassy area with pine trees that offers plenty of outdoor seating, horseshoes, and playground. |
| Campfire Area | 0 | 0 | A campfire area is available at the bottom edge of a grassy knoll. Lawn seating. |
| Dining Hall | 0 | 200 | The Dining Hall accommodates up to 200 people at large tables that seat 6-10 people each. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Technology and AV: WI-FI capabilities in camp office and central camp.
Room Types: Hotel
Children OK: Yes!
Location of this Retreat:
52050 Huntington Lake Rd
Big Creek, CA 93605
United States
Travel Info: Camp Sierra is located in Big Creek, California, and is 60 minutes from Fresno.
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