Northern California Overnight Camp Guide

Overnight Camp fun and play in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest. Whether playing games/sports in the woods, kayaking on Pinecrest Lake, or going on the scenic horseback ride, your camper is sure to have a BLAST! 3 hours from East Bay.

Camp Loma Mar is packed with adventure, friendships, and supportive staff. Nestled among redwoods, campers enjoy hiking, swimming, zip lining, and more while building confidence and lasting bonds. Open to 2nd–12th graders, with low-cost bus transportation from Oakland & Richmond.

Gold Hollow is a traditional overnight camp with innovative programs, nestled in the pines on Lake Vera. Campers enjoy swimming, canoeing, crafts, stargazing, games, campfires, and singalongs. Free Bay Area bus. Strong CIT program. Building community and belonging since 1944.

Unplug, explore, and connect at Marin Ranch Camp, a premier overnight summer camp held at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, offering kids ages 7–17 a classic, nature-immersive camp experience rooted in friendship, adventure, and community.

This 7-day program unites youth (10-17) in a supportive community to create, dance, and grow through music. With over 20 daily workshops, including instrumental ensembles, improv, hip hop, jazz, percussion, and songwriting, it offers a transformative musical experience for every camper.

Girl Scout Camps help build the foundation for confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships by connecting campers to a community rooted in purpose, belonging, and adventure that continues year-round. Offering both day camps and overnight camps, there's something for every camper.

DCWC is a traditional overnight camp that builds confidence through competence for ages 8-17. Since 1983, campers have received personalized instruction in a wide range of water and land activities, with a program designed to strengthen skills, support growth, and develop leadership.

Echo Lake Camp is a magical mountain retreat where friends laugh, paddle, sing, and explore for age 7+. Days sparkle with adventure, creativity, and campfires, while nights glow with stars, stories, and memories that last long after summer ends for everyone everywhere together. Bus from Berkeley provided. CIT program available for age 14+.

Cazadero Music Camp provides a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. For more than 65 years, Cazadero has offered a dynamic program that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and summer camp fun in the redwoods.

Farm Camp is a traditional overnight summer camp on a working farm where kids unplug, explore nature, care for animals, and choose their own daily activities—building independence, confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories in a safe, joyful community.

Discover the magic of Augusta! Campers explore 80 acres of pristine Sierra Nevada forest while discovering 150+ activities. Campers benefit from a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio. Each day is unique, unforgettable, and filled with wish, wonder, and surprise.

Camp Newman (Santa Rosa) is a fun, joyfully Jewish sleep-away camp for 1st-11th graders where every kid can be their most authentic self. New, comfortable cabins with bathrooms, alpine tower, archery, sports, circus, art, music, and nature.

Skylake is a traditional sleep-away camp near Yosemite National Park, offering a low-tech, high-fun experience since 1945. Campers build skills, confidence, and friendships through activities like swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, and campfires. Bus transportation available from Emeryville and Palo Alto.

Mountain Meadow Ranch is a co-ed overnight summer camp for ages 7–16 nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With small enrollment, traditional activities, nature exploration, and a close-knit community, campers unplug, grow, connect, and make lifelong memories.

GirlVentures brings girls and gender-expansive youth on exciting outdoor adventures. Backpack, camp, kayak, and climb with seasoned wilderness instructors on 5-14 day Northern CA wilderness trips. Challenge yourself, make new friends, and have an amazing time! Ages 11-18.

Camp Chrysalis, founded in 1982 by two Berkeley educators, is a sleepaway camp focused on environmental education. Campers explore Big Sur redwoods, Mendocino tide pools, and the Sierra Nevada, combining recreation, active study, and personal growth in a close-knit community of learners.