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Kidder Creek Custom Adventures

Real Adventures, outdoors in God's creation

Journey from the noise and distractions of daily life to be challenged and refreshed through adventures in God's Creation. Kidder Creek is Northern California's premier adventure camp where relationships are strengthened through shared experiences and quality time with your group. Our adventure programs allow you to package a fully customizable experience for your group that will challenge and inspire them to live lives transformed by Jesus.

Location

Your base-camp for adventure


Near the California / Oregon border in the mountains with rafting, rock-climbing, cliff-jumping and mountain biking close by. An easy half-day drive from both the San Francisco Bay and Portland Metro areas.

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"Kidder Creek strips down life to what is essential. It's all about relationships, experience and challenge; and so when we come away from the trip our relationships with each other and with God are stronger."

—Jessica Frankl, Jr. High Pastor, Twin Lakes Church

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Choose Your Adventure

Transform your group with intentional adventure

  • Whitewater Rafting

    Enjoy 1/2 day and full day rafting adventures on the wild and scenic Klamath River. Class II–IV options for every level of adventure.

  • Horseback riding

    Spend time with our friendly herd on a group trail ride around our forested property.

  • Cliff Jumping

    Northern California has some of the best swimming holes in the nation. Explore one of our many wild swimming locations and test your courage by cliff jumping!

  • Rock Climbing

    After a short hike in you'll experience outdoor rock-climbing on real rock. Good for climbers of all abilities.

  • Aerial Adventures

    Challenge yourself and your group on our two courses:

    • Adventure Ridge high ropes course
      Thirteen elements of varying difficulty will challenge and inspire your group.
    • Outback Challenge Course
      Challenge yourself on the Leap of Faith, Jacob's Ladder, and Vertical Playpen.
  • Zipline

    Soar through the air and amongst the trees on our 830' zip line!

  • Laser Tag

    Play multiple types of games like capture the flag, domination and outbreak with our laser tag system. Great for groups of up to 20.

  • Backpacking

    Kidder Creek is the jumping off point to spectacular, unpopulated wilderness. Single and multiple night packages are available.

  • Day Hiking

    Day hike into Ruffy lake, where you can relax, swim and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Camping, Food, & Recreation

 
Camping Options
Rustic Tent Cabin

These wood sided rustic cabins have 8 beds and are equipped with a lantern.

Sleep under the stars

Most of our campers sleep right under the stars, cowboy style.

Tents

Prefer to sleep in a tent? Add a tent rental to your trip for a minimal fee of $20 a night. Tents are 8 person large capacity tents.

Dining

Meals are served in one of our outdoor kitchens or Dining areas; each meal has a gluten, dairy, and meat free option.

Recreation
  • Sites all have a campfire circle and seating.
  • Spend the hottest part of the day swimming in local swimming holes or at the camp pond.
  • Field space for volleyball, spikeball and field games is available
 

Sample Packages

Adventures for every budget

Let us make your life easy! Choose from one of these all inclusive and very popular packages.
Book your Adventure

Weekend Retreat

Our most basic package lets you take advantage of the Kidder Creek Camp basic all inclusive package.


2 nights camping at Kidder Creek Camp in rustic "tent" cabins / 5 meals

Customize your weekend by picking from the adventures above (prices will vary by which adventures you choose)

Pond Time and use of the rec field

Nightly Campfire


Starting at

$119 /person

4 Night Multi Adventure

Our most popular package! Experience all the great adventures Kidder Creek Camp has to offer.


4 nights camping under the stars in a national forest style campground / 11 meals

2 Days Rafting on the Klamath River on our most popular runs "Rattlesnake" and "Dragons Tooth"

2 days of Adventures- pick from Rock Climbing, Hiking, Cliff Jumping and Camp Adventure options like Aerial Adventures, Zip line, and laser tag

Pond Time and use of the rec field

Nightly Campfire


Starting at

$399 /person

5 Night Backpacking Adventure

Perfect for the smaller group that wants to be challenged and stay in some of the most beautiful places in the Marble Mountains.


5 nights camping under the stars (3 in the wilderness and 2 at a national forest style campground) / 15 meals

3 day backpacking trip in the Marble Mountain or Russian Wilderness with all necessary gear. Campers bring their own sleeping bags.

2 Days Rafting on the Klamath River on our most popular runs "Rattlesnake" and "Dragons Tooth"

Teambuilding and pond time on evening of arrival


Starting at

$499 /person

Want something specific and special for your group?

Let us put together a custom package that fits your dates and budget.

 

Prefer to join one of our events?

Join our no-hassle all-inclusive programmed events!

Bring your group to one of our Adventure Camps! You get all of the fun adventures similar to our 5 day multi package but we partner with you even further to provide counselors, lead the worship and teaching during campfire times.

Kidder Creek Events

Build Your Custom Adventure

Start by filling out this inquiry form— let's make your summer adventure camp experience happen!
Once we receive your form, our Adventure Specialist will contact you shortly to help make all your adventure dreams come true.

Questions?

Andy Warken

Director of Kidder Creek
530.467.3265
 andy.warken@mounthermon.org