Our History

Pine Springs Ranch

It is our desire as a Christian Camp and Conference Center to provide you, our guest, with a memorable experience in God's great outdoors. Whether you are looking for a great location for a group retreat or business conference, or for a quality children's summer camp program, we believe Pine Springs Ranch is suited for you.

History

The 480-acre Pine Springs Ranch Christian Camp and Conference Center lies remotely nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Pine Springs Ranch was purchased in 1961, replacing a 16-acre facility in nearby Idyllwild. Originally built to be a ranch-style summer camp, it has grown into one of the largest and most modern camp and conference centers of its kind on the West Coast.

See How We've Grown

The Lodge that you see today is actually the second built on site. The first building burned to the ground in 1984. Through the grace and goodness of God, the new facility was opened to the public in November of 1987. Since that time, vast improvements to the camp have been made, including a multi-million dollar sewage treatment plant, new horse corrals and classroom, a completely remodeled Nature Center, and much more.

Striving for a Better Guest Experience

For five decades, Pine Springs has hosted quality Christian retreats, conventions, seminars, and summer camp programs for thousands of people, striving to provide a positive, life-changing experience for each of our guests.

Affiliations & Memberships

 We are proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA), and have membership with the Association for Adventist Camping Professionals (AACP), Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), and the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).