Deer Crossing Wilderness Camp on SummerCamps.com

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Deer Crossing Wilderness Camp for SummerCamps.com Explorers

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Dialed-In for Overnight Seekers

Unlike commuter camps, Deer Crossing is located on a granite peninsula in the Desolation Wilderness. Campers wake to glassy Loon Lake, spend afternoons sailing or scaling our natural rock features, and unwind with songs at council fire.

Ages: 8 to 17   |   Session lengths: 1, 2, and 4 weeks   |   Enrollment cap: 50 campers per session

What SummerCamps.com Viewers Asked Us

  • “Do you align with ACA standards?” Yes, we are accredited by the American Camp Association. We structure all aspects of camp operation from waterfront and climbing to kitchen and training to insurance to meet or exceed 200+ ACA standards.
  • “Is there a progressive skill track?” Our Adventure Ladder lets campers progress in our core skill areas over multiple years from beginner to advanced with world class sailors, climbers, and paddlers.
  • “Can siblings room together?” We group campers in tents by age, but make thoughtful exceptions when it supports a camper’s experience.
43 Years on Loon Lake
40+ Classes from Sailing to Songwriting

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