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Experience Idyllwild Pines

From rustic, traditional cabins to cozy, furnished VIP cottages, Idyllwild Pines has a variety of multi-use facilities to suit the needs of any group or retreat. Our 50 acre facility that can accommodate groups up to 500 campers in the Summer and 350 campers in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Our facilities accommodate more than one group at the same time, each with their own meeting hall, campfire ring, cabins and dining space. Each meeting hall is unique but have similar amenities that include a fireplace, coffee and hot water, microwave, refrigerator, bathrooms and a piano.


Idyllwild Pines is a Christian retreat center founded in 1923 that is a mile high, loaded with trees and stream running though the heart of the camp and a staff that values serving your needs! We will provide you with exhilarating content filled programs while your guests enjoy fun activities in a beautiful setting. …Are you ready to visit?

 
  • Lodging Areas
  • Meeting Areas
  • Activities

Main Camp

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Season
Summer
Capacity
168 campers (12 per building)
Close to
Basketball courts, mountain bikes, the skate park, the book store, the snack bar and hiking.
Bathrooms
Not inside cabins, located in buildings #55 & #43.
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Perfect for
…being in the center of action. Patterson Patio makes for a convenient fellowship hangout or can be used for an outdoor meeting area.

Gilboa Camp

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Season
Summer
Capacity
64 campers
Close to
Fire pit, basketball court, the swimming pool, hiking trails and our large grass sports field.
Bathrooms
Not inside cabins, located in buildings #84 & #92.
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Perfect for
….a unique exclusive small group area. Nestled along the creek and surrounded by our majestic pine trees, Gilboa Camp is secluded, but near many activity areas.

Meadow Camp

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Season
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall
Capacity
288 campers
Close to
Meadow Lodge and the Chapel are located in Meadow Camp along with a nice grass area for activities and outdoor meetings.
Bathrooms
Indoor, dorm style.
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Perfect for
…at home comforts. With heated dorms and cabins with bunk beds in each room and closet space for each camper.

Outback

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Season
Summer, Spring
Capacity
500 campers
Close to
Fire pit, basketball court, the swimming pool, hiking trails and our large grass sports field.
Bathrooms
located in buildings designated around camp.
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Perfect for
...a life-changing experience. During the course of the program, participants find their lives transformed as they begin to develop a daily strategy and an understanding of their life purpose, personal standards, and begin cultivating a Christ-driven life.

Music and drama, combined with recreation, team-building activities, and small group sessions are some of the exciting activities that make Outback the adventure of a lifetime. Best of all participants are provided with simple ways to take the experience home for life.

Emerson Lodge

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Season
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall
Capacity
26 campers , plus separate bedroom for special guest.
Close to
Center of Camp, Pool, Amphitheatre, and Dining Hall.
Bathrooms
Indoor, on the lower level
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Perfect for
… small group retreats who want an all-in-one facility for lodging, meeting space and a full commercial grade kitchen. The meeting room area has couches and moveable chairs near a central fireplace.

VIP Cottages

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Season
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall
Capacity
1-2 persons
Close to
Variety of locations around camp
Bathrooms
Indoor, full bathroom
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Perfect for
… guest speakers, couples or a pastor's get-a-way. Each cottage is full furnished and contains a single bedroom with a double bed and a small closet for storing your belongings. Linens and towels are provided during your stay.

The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster, coffee maker and plenty of storage. Next to the kitchen there is a pleasant dining area and an adjacent sitting area, perfect for relaxing, studying or quiet reflection.

Dining Hall

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Location
Main Camp
Capacity
Up to 400 people (Available outside seating in Summer)
Kitchen
Full commercial, staffed.
Bathrooms
Located nearby in buildings #55 & #43
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About
Our beautiful, lodge style dining hall has two stone fireplaces. Meals are served cafeteria style through buffet lines. Our wonderful and attentive dining hall staff serves the food for all meals.

Meadow Lodge

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Location
Meadow Camp
Capacity
Up to 70 people
Kitchen
Full service, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.
Bathrooms
Not inside, located nearby in building #13.
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About
Complimentary coffee and hot water, tables, chairs, piano, no visual or audio equipment, though there is an available pull down screen, heated in the winter and has a large fireplace. Firewood is included and delivered daily.

Schlenz Hall

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Location
Gilboa Camp
Capacity
Up to 120 people
Kitchen
Small area; sink, microwave and refrigerator.
Bathrooms
Inside main hall.
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About
Complimentary coffee and hot water, tables, chairs, piano, no visual or audio equipment, heated in the winter and has a large fireplace. Firewood is included and delivered daily. In the fellowship room there are couches, a ping-pong table, air hockey and a fireplace.

Gilboa Hall

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Location
Gilboa Camp
Capacity
Up to 150 people
Kitchen
Small area; sink, microwave and refrigerator.
Bathrooms
Inside main hall.
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About
Complimentary coffee and hot water, tables, chairs, piano, no visual or audio equipment, heated in the winter, has a large fireplace and ceiling fans. Firewood is included and delivered daily.

McNeil Hall

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Location
Center of Camp, Near Dining Hall
Capacity
Up to 400 people
Kitchen
None
Bathrooms
Not inside, located in building #55.
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About
This is our ideal meeting space for larger groups, as McNeil Hall has a sizable stage and audio components installed. It is equipped with chairs, tables and a piano.

Chapel

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Location
Meadow Camp
Capacity
Up to 100 people
Kitchen
None
Bathrooms
Not inside, located in building #13.
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About
Coffee and hot water available upon request. Tables and chairs are included, though no visual or audio equipment is available. The Chapel is heated in the winter and has ceiling fans.

  • Basketball
  • Paintball
  • Game Room (fooseball, ping pong, air hockey, carpet ball)
  • Gift Store and Snack Bar
  • Hiking (Trail map in office)
  • Horseback Riding (by reservation only)
  • Mountain Biking
  • Ropes Course (by reservation only)
  • Zip Line/Swing
  • Grass Sports Field
  • Skate Park (Bring own equipment, Permission Form)
  • Swimming Pool (June to September - Labor Day)
  • Archery
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Mud Pit
  • Tetherball
  • Baseball
  • Map and Compass Quest
  • Panning for Gold
  • Amphitheatre
  • Fire Ring
  • Idypines Golf
  • GaGa Dodgeball Court
  • Stump Tug of War
  • Bean Bag Toss
  • Horseshoes
  • Strawberry Creek
  • Local Fishing (Hemet Lake or Lake Fulmor)



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