At Mount Kare, located just four miles from Wrightwood, campers can explore the tall pines and majestic oaks of Southern California. Owned and operated by the Kare Youth League, and approved by the United States Forest Service, Mount Kare has been providing exceptional camping experiences for 70 years. With a variety of activities such as hiking, crafts, campfires, outdoor games, and plenty of fun and good food, there's something for everyone at Mount Kare. All are welcome, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or handicap – so come join in the fun!
Mount Kare, operated by the Kare Youth League and approved by the United States Forest Service, is the perfect destination for families who want to experience the best of outdoor camping in Southern California. Located four miles from Wrightwood, campers can explore the tall pines and majestic oaks of the area while taking part in fun activities such as hiking, crafts, campfires, and outdoor games. Not to mention, there's plenty of fun and delicious food to be had! Mount Kare is an inclusive and welcoming environment, adhering to the same rules of acceptance and participation for everyone, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, or handicap.
Bring your family to Mount Kare for a camping experience like no other! Nestled among tall pines and majestic oaks, Mount Kare has been celebrating 70 years of rich camping traditions. With the same rules of acceptance and participation for everyone, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, or handicap, Mount Kare is the perfect place for families to explore the great outdoors of Southern California. Enjoy fun activities, such as hiking, crafts, campfires, outdoor games, and of course, lots of fun and good food. We hope to see you at Mount Kare soon!
Summers at Mount Kare are full of action. Come check out the nerf ball shooting gallery, enjoy some hotdogs and marshmallows with your friends at campfire, sing some great campfire and chapel songs and play a round in our bearball pit, full basketball court or sand volleyball court. Don’t miss out on cool craft time, fun game room action or everyone’s favorite meadow game… Kick the Can! We also offer hiking, archery, crafts, campfires, outdoor games, swimming and great food!
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WINTER CAMPS
Winter camps are packed with snowball fights, tubing, skiing and snowboarding! Mountain High is directly across the highway from our camp, providing quick access to their lifts with no mountain driving. Our heated cabins and fantastic food will warm you right up after that epic snow play! We can’t guarantee snow, but when it does come, Mount Kare is an absolute winter wonderland ready for you to enjoy.
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SCHOOL CAMPS
Are you interested in bringing your students to Mount Kare? Our facility provides the ideal location for outdoor education. Come enjoy the beauty of the heavens as you explore the stars without the glare of city lights. Or create your very own lean-to shelter as you learn basic survival skills. We have dozens of different species of birds for all you bird watchers, or maybe you would be interested in learning the names of all the trees and vegetation.