Camp Gold Hollow is a small, welcoming overnight camp where kids and teens unplug, build confidence, and feel genuinely known and supported. Operated by Camp Fire, a trusted nonprofit, Gold Hollow has offered meaningful camp experiences for more than 80 years and was voted Best of 2025 in the Outdoor and Nature Camp category by Bay Area parents.

Designed for campers ages 8 to 16, Camp Gold Hollow blends individual choice with close-knit community. Each day includes dedicated camper-choice time, allowing campers to select activities that spark their interests, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, archery, outdoor skills, sports, games, and nature study. Outside of choice blocks, campers return to small cabin groups led by caring counselors and also gather as a full camp community for meals, campfires, and special all-camp events.

The camp’s intentionally small size ensures that no camper gets lost in the mix. One parent shared, “Great staff, wonderful setting, the making of memories.” Another noted, “I sent my reluctant 12- and 10-year-olds, and they came back believers.”

Camp Gold Hollow is located on beautiful Lake Vera, just a few hours away on our free camp bus from the Bay Area and Sacramento. Campers enjoy rustic outdoor living in an unplugged lakeside setting that encourages independence, belonging, and joy. The all-inclusive weekly fee of $849 covers a full week, all meals and snacks, a camp T-shirt, and round-trip bus transportation.

At its heart, Camp Gold Hollow is real camp, rooted in tradition and connections that last.

Ages: 8 to 17 years

Cost: $849

Financial Aid Available: Yes

Session Length: one week