A camp and retreat center in Wilseyville, Calaveras County, California for nonprofit groups of 12-167.
Located at an elevation of 3000 feet in the sierra foothills, in Wilseyville, California,
Camp Lodestar occupies 425 acres of meadow and woodlands. It is rich in varied ecological environments and steeped in the history of the mother lode country.
Camp Lodestar is ideal for outdoor education. On-site Indian grinding rocks inspire a hands-on experience of Native American daily life. Camp Lodestar offers diverse plant and animal life to study and appreciate along trails through the meadow, along a river and pond, and through forests.
Lodging
- International House - Retreat center with semi-private rooms for 20 persons (bedding available).
- Toad Hall - Lodge with eight bedrooms for 32 persons.
- Dormitories - Two dormitories house 20 persons each.
- Tent Cabins - Eight tent cabins with wood and canvas sides and shingled roofs, sleep 8 people each.
- Leaders Cabin - Available to group leaders, a two bedroom house with living room and kitchen (also used as a Nurse's cabin).
Dining
- Meal Service - homemade meals served buffet-style
- Own Cooking Option - fully equipped kitchen- for groups of up to 22 people
Recreation
- Swimming pool
- Volleyball and basketball
- hiking, winter snow skiing
- nearby fishing
- High and Low challenge Ropes Course
- Gold Disc Course
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Camp Lodestar is owned by the California-Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is one of several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts of United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit groups each year.
Average Cost: $$
Environment: Mountain, Woods
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
167
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
167
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Dinign Hall | 0 | 167 | Dining and meeting space for large groups, spacious outdoor decks. |
| International House | 0 | 20 | Meeting space for groups of up to 20. |
| Toad Hall | 0 | 20 | Small meeting space for groups of 20 or fewer. |
| Apricot Hall | 0 | 0 | Indoor arts & crafts center, adjacent outdoor art platform. |
| Amphitheater | 0 | 167 | Bench seating and lighted stage (for groups of up to 167). |
| Campfire Circle | 0 | 167 | Bench seating for groups of up to 167. |
| Eymann Outdoor Chapel | 0 | 167 | Bench seating in a wooded grove for groups of up to 167. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Technology and AV: WI-FI capabilities in Dining Hall.
Location of this Retreat:
6135 Blue Mountain Rd
Wilseyville, CA 95257
United States
Travel Info: Camp Lodestar is located in Wilseyville, California, and is 90 minutes from Sacramento and 40 minutes from Jackson.