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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
| Lodging | Dorm rooms (441 beds) · Hotel-style rooms (50 beds) |
| Meals | Full food service |
| Season | August-May (outside groups only; summer is Young Life's own programming) |
| Hosts | Youth groups |
| Affiliation | non-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.