Churches, Conference Centers, Campgrounds
| Hours | ||
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| Monday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
Description
Mt. Gilead Bible Camp is a renowned Christian camp, retreat center, and conference facility located amidst the majestic redwood forests of Sebastopol in Sonoma County, Northern California. Established in 1963, Mt. Gilead Bible Camp’s foundational mission is to share the hope of Jesus Christ by offering transformative Christian camps, retreats, and events serving Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, and surrounding communities throughout Northern California. Our comprehensive programming features youth summer camps (grades 1–12), high school Christian leadership development through Timothy Teams, men’s and women’s retreats, seasonal adult retreats, and annual family events such as the popular Harvest Festival, Gilead Day, and Easter Sunrise Services. Catering to all age groups—including infants with mothers, children, teenagers, adults, grandparents, and great-grandparents—our diverse programs foster faith, community, leadership, fellowship, and personal growth in an inclusive Christian environment. The expansive facilities at Mt. Gilead Bible Camp include multiple lodging options such as family-friendly cabins, retreat-style accommodations, and comfortable rooms. Our full-service dining hall provides delicious and wholesome meals, supporting group fellowship and nourishment. Our meeting rooms are fully equipped with advanced audiovisual capabilities ideal for conferences, workshops, and Christian retreats. Outdoor recreational amenities feature open sports fields, hiking trails, nature paths, scenic outdoor amphitheaters for worship and community events, and comfortable gathering areas perfect for team-building activities and spiritual reflection. A campus gift shop is available, offering guests memorable souvenirs. Throughout the year, Mt. Gilead actively partners with a wide array of community and faith-based organizations, including local churches, Christian schools, nonprofit ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, and regional community groups. Additionally, the camp serves as a valuable resource and training facility for emergency responders, local fire departments, SWAT teams, leadership training programs, Scouts, Juvenile Diabetes Associations, and Celiac support groups. Recognized consistently as the Best Summer Camp in Sonoma County, Mt. Gilead Bible Camp stands as a pillar of faith-based community service and Christian leadership development in Northern California. Our longstanding reputation, historical significance, and trusted community partnerships continue to draw guests and groups from across the region seeking meaningful spiritual and community-oriented experiences in a serene, welcoming environment.
