Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center

Specialties

Providing gracious hospitality in a majestic mountain setting to adults, youth, and children alike.

Offering programming through summer camps and other year-​round events for all ages OR the ability for groups to manage their own programming.

History

Established in 1945.

In the early 1900s, Miss Augusta Mengedoht managed a cluster of summer rental cottages close to the mountain community of Allenspark. She probably never dreamed that many of her cabins would still be in use 100 years later!

After World War II, convinced of the positive benefits of camping and outdoor recreation for children and youth, Presbyterians in northern Colorado began searching for a permanent camping facility. The Rev. Andrew Hollars, and his daughter Ola, found just the right place. The presbytery purchased Miss Augusta’s 49 acre mountain retreat and ten cabins in 1945, and Highlands Camp was born.

Extensively used by Presbyterians of all ages from the front range, high plains, and Nebraska panhandle. Highlands serves as a valuable extension of the region’s local Christian Education, evangelism, and ministry programs. It is used by various nonprofit organizations, churches of many denominations, public schools and family groups.