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Sierra Nevada · Challenge, CA

Woodleaf Young Life Camp

Woodleaf is a Christian camp owned and operated by Young Life near Challenge, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It can host groups of up to 550 guests from August through May, when it isn't running Young Life's own summer programs.

Facts verified from the camp’s own website · Last verified 2026-09-11

550
Sleeps

Getting there

  • 1 h 25 min from Chico
  • 1 h 55 min from Sacramento
  • 2 h 50 min from Redding

11359 La Porte Rd, Challenge, CA 95925 · drive times are typical, not rush hour

On the property

LakePoolWater sportsSports fieldsDisc golfMountain bikingHiking trailsGame room

The facts

LodgingDorm rooms (441 beds) · Hotel-style rooms (50 beds)
MealsFull food service
SeasonAugust-May (outside groups only; summer is Young Life's own programming)
HostsYouth groups
Affiliationnon-denominational Christian (Young Life)
Phone(530) 675-2252

Because of its 501(c)(3) status, Woodleaf cannot be booked for weddings, family reunions, or corporate events, but it opens its 25 camper dorms to other non-profit groups from August through May.

Visit Woodleaf Young Life Camp’s own website →