Camp Jefferson is a 40-acre overnight camp and retreat located about five miles southeast of Fairbury in Jefferson County, Nebraska, founded in 1921. The wooded property has 11 sleeping cabins, a dining hall, a meeting hall, an in-ground swimming pool, a fishing and boating lake, an outdoor amphitheater, and trails. It hosts youth summer camps and group retreats.
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★★★★★Jordan SchmidtBeen coming here for 10+ years for a family reunion! Such a great space to enjoy your time away! The new pool is a great addition! The big mess hall is a great area to eat good food! So happy a place like this exists, for people to gather!
★★★★★Kassandra BrownBeautiful and secluded. Tons of space with an excellent kitchen and cafeteria style eating area. Great for larger groups. The pool was well kept and clean. The trails are fun also. I love that they kept a booklet on the history of the camp. Definitely recommend.
★★★★★Kandi JohnsonSo many amenities! Wonderful facilities. Lots to do. Perfect for family gatherings, reunions, parties, church camps or business retreats, maybe even a wedding. Main mess hall has commercial kitchen. Bathhouse with showers. About 11 primitive cabins can easily sleep 12 or more people. Bunk beds. No air or plumbing in cabins but they do have electricity. Disc golf, swimming pool, sand volleyball, small fishing lake, fire pit for smores and more. 3 rv spot with power and water. (No septic.)
★★★★★Michael WarnerGreat place for a family reunion. Accessible pool, air conditioned dining hall, electric cabins, lots of room for the kids. Close to historic Fairbury.
★★★★Ian BesterThe new pool is great addition. Great place for a family get-together. Bring fans or AC for your cabins. WiFi would be a bonus but I get that this should be phones off vacation