Camp Sylvester is a nonprofit outdoor camp and lodge in the Stanislaus National Forest beside Pinecrest Lake, operating since 1927. It provides overnight facilities and programming mainly to organized youth groups such as 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, Scout troops and church groups, rather than open individual enrollment. Activities include team-building, an obstacle course, crafts, archery, fishing, hiking, canoeing and lake swimming.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run for Fun Camps Session 1Register → | Jun 28 – Jul 5, 2026 | 7–13 | See camp website → | Past season |
| Run for Fun Camps Session 2Register → | Jul 6 – Jul 11, 2026 | 7–13 | See camp website → | Past season |
| Run for Fun Camps Session 3Register → | Jul 12 – Jul 18, 2026 | 7–13 | See camp website → | Past season |
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
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 Sylvester directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★MINH QUÝ TRẦNeveryone be careful about this place it has been abandoned for years the rooms are old no pillows or blankets some rooms the heaters don't work ! the staff there are really bad they deliberately don't provide cleaning service and make our group do it ! our group is a church and rented over 10 rooms here when we returned the staff went through every room and said the floor was dirty when it was cement they provided us with mops and made us clean each room and when we cleaned they wiped the floor with their hand and it was still dirty this is crazy when it should be cement when we cleaned and they checked by wiping the floor with their hand and it was still black ! we had to do everything they asked us to do cleaning the dining room the auditorium the basketball court and also cleaning the restrooms we did all of the above including picking up the trash but they were not satisfied and they asked for a cleaning fee of $150 per room and for the restrooms they asked for $300 they kept our deposit which was over $2,000 and we could barely do anything when we started worshipping God early in the morning at 7am they wouldn't let us use the speakers! After 10pm when we were still singing worshiping God they always showed up and were annoyed always trying to stop us! I advise everyone to consider carefully when coming here because when we returned the dining room to them they came and counted every spoon to find an excuse to deduct money and asked us to leave before 1pm but at 12:30 they were still there to check every dish they always found every way to deduct our money we had a very bad experience here.
★★★★★Diego Lomeli-KatenBeen going here just about every year for the past 6 or so years. Whether it was for FFA, MANNR's or a club at my college, this is the spot we attend for our officer teams. My mother and uncle had the same story back when they were younger and they seemed to always had as much fun as me. So many good memories here.
★★★Teri OrtizIt was beautiful but unseasonable hot and the cabins are not equipped with a/c, but all have ceiling and box fans. The kitchen was wonderful and very industrious. The staff was very helpful and available at all times. They do have a "noise" ordinance that they adhere to on behalf of the neighbors (other family cabins near the camp, not renting it), as a church entity with musicians and a handful of singers, this was a little discouraging, the hall for our services was unbearably hot with windows closed so as not to disturb the neighbors with our worship service.
★★★★★Jeanne GrossetWe ❤️ Camp Sylvester! The Vegetarian Educational Institute enjoys Camp Sylvester to the fullest at our annual Summer Retreat at Pinecrest Lake. Looking forward to more great times ahead!
★★★★★JeffreyYeah we came here has a big group after our group was displaced by theRecent fire. The staff is awesome cabins were perfect and I thought that all the grounds were really wonderful with everyone have a great time and the kitchen apparently is new and renovated and the kitchen is just awesome with the walk in cooler and new equipment on the main dining hall was great ha ha awesome