Deer Crossing Wilderness Camp on CampSearch

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CampSearch.com helps families compare summer camps by location, program focus, and age group. Deer Crossing Wilderness Camp is a small, accredited overnight camp on Loon Lake where campers unplug, grow confident, and return home with new skills and friendships that last well beyond summer.

Why CampSearch Families Choose Deer Crossing

  • Small-camp community: Sessions are capped at 50 campers so every child is known and supported by their cabin team.
  • Adventure + creativity: From sailing and climbing to arts, music, and campfires, campers choose their own mix.
  • Trusted standards: We meet American Camp Association guidelines for safety, staffing, and program quality.

Quick Facts

  • Ages: 8 to 17
  • Session lengths: 1, 2, and 4 weeks
  • Location: Loon Lake in the Sierra Nevada (near Lake Tahoe)

Use this page as your quick overview, then reach out for a sample day schedule, packing list, or a camp fit call.

“Our daughter came home more independent, more outdoorsy, and already planning next summer.”
43 Years on Loon Lake
40+ Classes from Sailing to Songwriting
Adventure + Arts + Leadership

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Authorized under a Special Use Permit with the Eldorado National Forest.