Camp Bays Mountain, Camp and Retreat Center
Private
Camp Bays Mountain is a United Methodist camp five miles from downtown Kingsport, operating as a ministry of Holston Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries. Its 2026 summer season runs six week-long sessions from early June through late July, each hosting a minister in residence drawn from area churches. Registration is online through CampBrain, and the camp publishes a season brochure and a written commitment-to-safety policy. Outside summer the site hosts church, business and group retreats of varying size.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Bays Mountain, Camp and Retreat Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Robert BoggessOur youth group attended a youth rally here. We really enjoyed our visit. The food was excellent, the game area was so much fun. The staff was so friendly. Can't wait to visit again.
★★★Jade McGheeI haven't been to the new camp. But I had a blast at Buffalo Mountain Camp. Arts and Crafts, canoeing, Horseback riding. Sad to see this new camp doesn't have everything it once had. I was looking into sending my children there but researching and researching I don't see some of the things on here that they'd be interested in. But Buffalo Mountain Camp is something I'll always remember as a child. Holston Homes sent me there. Such a great get away for troubled kids. Christian based. The singing around the camp fire. Just everything. Great memories and awesome caring staff!
★★★★★Paul LongmireCamp Bays Mountain is a warm, welcoming, God centered haven. My son has attended day camp, overnight camp and Christmas Camp. The staff treat him wonderfully. They even accommodate his having to eat gluten free. I would recommend this camp to any child!
★★★★★Betty McCrackenI was so blessed to see Bays Mountain Camp today,I feel such a part of it,having been a big part of Buffalo Mountain meth.camp!!.when i was 14 yrs old, with my dad and Stanley and mom Elizabeth Shell and family!! Lived there 7 yrs serving summer camps,so blessed, now 68 yrs later what I witnessed today... precious memories!!!thank you Lord.....🙏🙏
★★★★★Doug ChaffinI attended the Open House for this camp and am happy to see the great things they have built and their future plans. It has a zero entry swimming pool, challenge course, craft cabin, a fantastic dining hall and (currently) one retreat cabin. I do wish they had stoves in the cabins, but they only have a microwave, refrigerator and a kitchenette. There is a steep incline from the dining all to the cabins.