Deer Hill Expeditions
Private
Deer Hill Expeditions is a family-owned overnight wilderness expedition camp for teens based in Mancos. Its programs combine whitewater rafting, canoeing, canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking and backpacking with a service-learning and cultural-exchange component in which groups stay with a host family on the reservation. Founded in 1984 and accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
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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 Deer Hill Expeditions directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Russell KahnDeer Hill Expeditions was outstanding again with their amazing staff and well planned trip with my students. They pay attention to every detail along the way and made the whole trip informative, relaxing and memorable. I would highly recommend any school or student organization to take advantage of the resources and excellent staff at Deer Hill.
★★★★★Laurie MortensenWe brought 17 students and 3 chaperones down the San Juan River with Deer Hill and couldn't have been more pleased with the way the trip went. From food to guides, Deer Hill was anticipating our every need, accepting of our school's mission, values, and curriculum, and accommodating to all personal requests from kids and adults. We look forward to partnering with Deer Hill onn more trips like this in the future.
★★★★Maddie FahnlineDeer Hill Expeditions is a small organization with a lot of heart and passion for getting youth and young adults into the outdoors! The programs they facilitate are thoughtful and have long standing ties to the peoples and communities in which they operate. Their Basecamp in Mancos, CO, is a first class location, with excellent facilities, communal spaces, natural exploration, and even a small pond to play in! The food that is prepared on base and for their rafting programing is excellent, however the food for backpacking portions is a little heavy but is still quite good. This is an organization which has been changing lives for 40 years, and is striving for further financial resources to attain the next level of excellence. ❤️
★★★★★Desirae Brown (Antlers on the Creek)My 14 year old had a positive life changing time on the expedition with Deer Hill in July. Maison learned new things about nature and the Navajo culture, made new friends and pushed himself physically during the river rafting and high country backpacking/camping. Maison came home ready to go on anothet adventure next year!
★★★★★Esmeralda SantosI attended a Deer Hill Expedition last year, summer 2022. I went on the Canyon Country expedition and it was truly life changing. My group and I became a family, many of those kids and I still continue to stay in contact, regardless the distance barriers. We were teenagers from all over the U.S, with different reasons for attending but in the end, we were all immensely grateful and happy with what we experienced. Our guides were some of the best, if not THE best, they were young and trained. The way Roger, Kayla and Emma helped us out and guided us was truly amazing, you could tell they had a love for what they do and they made the 3 week trip, even more enjoyable. During and since the expedition, I have grown even more as an individual, memories that will never be forgotten, I truly did find myself in the middle of nowhere. Thank you so much, I wish I would’ve been able to go on another expedition this year, I really miss the experience we got out there. Thank you for the best experience of our lives.