Living River Retreat On The Cahaba
Private
Living River is a camp and retreat center on 440 wooded acres in Bibb and Shelby counties, wrapped by four and a half miles of the Cahaba River, one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and opened in 2015, it runs summer camp and environmental education programs alongside retreats and meetings for churches and other groups. Camper ages, session lengths and residential format are not stated on the pages reviewed.
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 Living River Retreat On The Cahaba directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Kelly spiveyBlown away!!! One of Alabama's hidden gems. I cannot say enough about the place or the staff. Rachael and all we met were the true embodiment of southern hospitality and have thought of everything! Every need was already met. I highly recommend a stay and hope we can return in the future! Kelly
★★★★★KATIE COOPERWonderful retreat and camp location and staff. Very caring staff and beautiful and rustic location near the Cahaba River
★★★★★James FukaiMy elementary-school aged daughter has participated in two camp sessions at living river and loved them both. She cannot wait to go back each year. This is a small, beautiful camp on a breathtaking river with a very low camper/counselor ratio and all the activities kids want from canoeing to archery to swimming and hiking and camp fires and camp songs. All of the cabins are climate controlled and have nice, large bathrooms.
★★★★★P F (Passiflora)Beautiful environmental center and camp. 440 acres located in a bend of the Cahaba river with about 4 miles of river front. I went for a few hours of guided hiking but kids that go to camp there stay in climate controlled dorms. This is a beautiful place with rich mining history and staff dedicated to teaching the history and ecology of the area.
★★★★★Michael GarciaBeautiful place to camp along the Cahaba. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to camp and be outdoors, all while being close to home.