Ponderosa

Ponderosa, also known as the “Pine” class of Jenness Park Christian Camp offers a wide variety of cabin options for campers. With a total of 232 beds, 11 cabins of various sizes house between 14-28 campers. Each cabin is equipped with heating and 2 sinks. Restrooms are centrally located in the immediate proximity. Ponderosa is perfect for school groups or any conference looking for a more traditional camping experience.

Gold Rush

Gold Rush, also known as the “Aspen” class of Jenness Park Christian Camp, offers a wide variety of options for campers with a total of 191 beds. Gold Rush is perfect for groups seeking more immediate amenities.

- Gold Rush Lodge is a two-story structure with 4 immense bedrooms.
- Each bedroom includes 12 beds and a full bathroom.
- There is a central conference room for meetings.
- 9 cabins, each including 14 beds and a full bathroom.
- 1 cabin with 17 beds, 2 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 sink.

Family Cabins

Cozy cabins that house 6, our family cabins are ideal for families visiting Jenness Park or conference groups whose members desire more privacy and amenities. The cabins include:

- Queen size bed with linens (downstairs)
- 4 bunk size mattresses (upstairs loft)
- Full bathroom
- Kitchen
- Small living area

Sierra Lodge

Sierra Lodge is one of Jenness Park 's conference facilities and has a total of 18 beds. It has two large bedrooms that each house 9 guests, with 7 twin beds and 1 bunk bed. Each bedroom has a separate bathroom. There is a full kitchen with the necessary equipment for up to 20 people. The spacious living room can also be used as a conference room. Sierra Lodge is ideal for staff retreats, youth groups, women's/men's groups, or any other small gathering.

Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge is one of Jenness Park 's conference facilities and has a total of 23 beds, with 4 bedrooms and 1 loft. There are 3 full bathrooms and the full kitchen has the necessary equipment for up to 30 people. Cedar Lodge offers 2 spacious rooms for conferences, a deck to lounge about, a fireplace to get toasty in front of, and a washer/dryer for your convenience. It is ideal for staff retreats, youth groups, women's/men's groups, or any other small gathering.

Ruby House

Ruby House is a dedicated facility for California Southern Baptist Pastoral Staff who serve at least half-time in a paid position. It is available at no charge for up to 5 nights per year. The house includes:

- 1 double bed and 7 twin beds, upstairs
- Queen bed with linens, downstairs
- Large living room with gas fireplace
- 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom
- Full kitchen serves up to 12

Jenness Park Christian Camp, nestled in the beautiful Sierra

Nevada Mountains, is a camping and conference facility owned and operated by the California Southern Baptist Convention. The staff at Jenness Park is committed to serving people who are seeking an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we run our own program?

Yes. You can rent the facilities for day-use or overnight programs or come to one of our program camps and let us do the work for you.

Who can rent the facilities?

Anyone can rent the facilities. We can accommodate groups of up to 510 people or individual families. Our facilities are great for schools, churches of all denominations, youth groups, adult ministries, families, individuals, and businesses.

What about food?

We have a professional staff and beautiful dining facility that is available to groups of 25 or more.

What does your facility offer?

We offer cabins, group lodges, family cabins, a large chapel with sound system, conference rooms, a camp store, and a coffee lounge.

What activities do you offer?

In addition to our adventure recreation activities (page ?), we also offer hiking, paddle boats, kayaks, ping pong, basketball, volleyball, disc golf, archery, fishing, snow activities in the winter, and much more.

When is the camp available?

The camp is available to be rented year-round, with a 15% discount offered from November 1st through December 15th and March 1st through April 30th.

What’s nearby?

Jenness Park is a short drive from a lake, ski resort, snow park, and ice skating facility.

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