Cedar Lake Camp offers year-round camping to groups of 35 or more campers. This extraordinary camp offers 270 acres with a private 3 1/2 acre lake and streams for both In 1922 the Bartlett brothers bought the land from the Talmadge brothers, they constructed a dam in 1929 forming Cedar Lake. The movie industry embraced the location which began filming in the mid 1930’s. Studio’s such as 20th Centu
ry Fox, Columbia, Paramount and Warner Brothers all produced films here throughout the years. The lure of the movie industry made Cedar Lake a tourist attraction charging a 25 cent admission fee. A few of the movies that were filmed at Cedar Lake Camp include “North to Alaska,” with John Wayne, “Kissin' Cousins,” with Elvis Presley, “High Sierra,” with Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino. Television shows such as “Bonanza,” “Lassie,” “FBI Story,” and “Hart to Hart” were also filmed here. In 1955 The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles bought Cedar Lake thinking that an attractive camping program would increase youth membership. Throughout all of these years Cedar Lake Camp have served thousands and thousands of excited happy campers who we welcome back on their return. This Christian camp is available to every community that wants to experience memories that stimulates a spiritual awakening or renewal. The legacy and influence of Cedar Lake Camp has more to do with experiences of those who come up to the camp and have their lives changed in a myriad of ways. Some of the amenities that can be enjoyed is nature at its best. Such as fishing, swimming, canoeing, trails, hiking, bird watching, disc golf, basketball, horseshoes,The Watering Hole, Zip Lines 3 or 5 stages, The Boulder Climbing Wall, Challenge Courses and more. Cedar Lake Camp is a story about glorious stories of which many are still being written. That is why we call Cedar Lake Camp our “Heaven on Earth.”
Here are a few testimonials from our campers:
Naturalists at Large, a leading provider of outdoor educational programs in California, has been using Cedar Lake Camp since 1989. We have always been impressed with their attention to detail, the comfortable lodging in a beautiful setting, and the friendly staff. We highly recommend them.
— Naturalists at Large
Cedar Lake Camp is the most fun camp we have ever been to. I would recommend it to everyone. We did lots of fun things like soccer, fishing, swimming, and so much more. Every day we had a new adventure and a new place to go, like a bowling alley, or a water park, and a fun lake to swim, fish, and take boat rides in. I love Cedar Lake Camp.
— My Time, by Khari (Pilgrim School, student camper)
Moments like this really matter at Royal Family Kids Camp! Each summer, committed young adults personally connect with LA's urban foster children in a transformative week of fellowship and fun. And each summer, Cedar Lake Camp — so grand, yet so intimate — brings us all closer to God and to one another.
— Royal Family Kids Camp
Great staff made it very easy to enjoy ourselves. They communicated everything and returned our calls promptly. Cedar Lake Camp is our favorite campout.
— Saddleback YMCA of Orange County
San Diego County Special Olympics thanks Cedar Lake Camp for housing and feeding the Special Olympics athletes at the Winter Games. Cedar Lake Camp worked well for the cross-country skiing and snow-showing competition. The athletes and coaches really appreciated your efforts.
— San Diego Special Olympics
