St. John's Family Camp
Since 1978, the purpose of St. John's Family Camp has been to strengthen the friendships of our church community, surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Family Camp is held along the Bear River, at the Donner Mine, in the area of Emigrant Gap. Campers can come for any amount of time; for one day, several days, or the whole week.
The camp has spaces for tents, RVs, and trailers. There are also several small rooms and barracks-style bunks in the rustic lodge. Meals are prepared communally with each person taking turns preparing or cleaning after meals. Camp activities include faith-based activities in the morning for adults, teenagers, and children. Afternoons have less-structured activities, such as trips to the Emerald Pools swimming hole and other attractions around Truckee.
2026 Family Camp
July 5- 11
Come up for an entire week or just a few days!
Financial Assistance Avaliable
Special Annoucement!
Join Us for "Be Our Guest Day"
at Family Camp on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Let us know you will be our guest!
Fill out our online form or print it out and turn it into the Family Camp booth at church.
Family Camp Photo Album
The camp is run by a committee of about twenty people who are responsible for securing camp reservations, buying and transporting food and supplies, organizing cooking and clean-up crews, first-aid, camp safety, and organizing activities.
Contact Erin or Evelyn Circle for more information.
If you are in need of financial assistance to attend camp, please reach out to Erin and Evelyn Circle by clicking the contact button above.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on campground property.
