Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center is a 268-acre Christian (Church of the Nazarene) retreat center in West Harrison that hosts overnight summer youth camps for kids and teens. The wooded property includes a lodge, dormitories, a dining hall, athletic fields and a pool. Camps run as residential church youth programs; specific ages and dates vary by program.
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 Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleHigher Ground was definitely that! Steep-ish walks to different buildings for activities. The grounds are clean and the buildings were spacious and well maintained. The food was great! The rooms were clean, the beds were actually comfortable, but the shower pressure was something to be desired. It was a very nice place to have our event that also fit our need for handicap accessible areas. Thank you Higher Ground for an great experience.
I attended a quilting retreat in the outback barn. The lighting and electric was perfect. Our coordinator ordered tables for each of us. We wheeled in our sewing machines and had a great time. The food was pretty good. And the sleeping quarters were nice.
Great place for a retreat. The food is not as good as it used to be but it's a great place.
This place is great! Staff are very accommodating and facilities are kept in excellent shape. Food in dining hall is excellent. Numerous buildings for indoor usage as well as outdoor spaces that can accommodate varied needs (even a couple of turf football sized fields). Also a very nice setting. I highly recommend!
It is a great place to visit and spend time with fellow members from your church, the food is excellent in the dining hall, the help is very nice, the rooms are basic but comfortable, but by the time you get to your room you're planning tired and all you really want to do is go to sleep, very Scenic and pleasant.








