Waltons Grizzly Lodge
Waltons Grizzly Lodge Inc
Overnight summer camp on a private lake in the Sierra Nevada outside Portola, running one-week and two-week coed sessions since 1926. Campers choose their own activities each day; those named on the camp's own pages include swimming, waterskiing, stand-up paddleboarding, archery and a High Elements ropes course. A Camper-In-Leadership-Training track and a separate backpacking Outdoor Adventure Program for ages 13-17 run alongside the main sessions. The camp is ACA-accredited and a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps, and most sessions carry waiting lists.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 7 (One Week) - 2026Register → | Aug 16 – Aug 22, 2026 | 7–17 | $2750 | Open |
| Session 1 (One Week) - 2027Register → | Jun 13 – Jun 19, 2027 | 7–17 | $2900 | Open |
| Session 2 (Two Weeks) - 2027Register → | Jun 20 – Jul 3, 2027 | 7–17 | $5525 | Open |
Girls - Limited Openings; Boys - Limited Openings
Girls - Long Waiting List; Boys - Long Waiting List
Girls - Long Waiting List; Boys - Open
Girls - Waiting List; Boys - Open
Accepting Applications
Girls - Waiting List; Boys - Waiting List
Girls - Open; Boys - Open
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 Waltons Grizzly Lodge Inc directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Sheldon Rilliet5th year campers drop off. Always a highlight for the kids summer
★★★★★orlando_g_grilloWalton's is truly an incredible place for children of any age. The environment is inclusive to anyone regardless of outside factors. Inside the grounds, everyone is a community. My family has been going here for decades past, and everything still is beautiful. The central lake and woods are gorgeous, the campfire is wholesome, and the counselors are generally supportive. Overall, Walton's is still a major part of family summer we look forwards to.
★★★★★Anya GormanThe BEST summer camp!!! Walton’s is truly the highlight of my children’s whole year! I went here as a kid and now my kids have been going here for many summers and I couldn’t be happier. They offer SO many amazing activities. Everyone can find something they’re interested in and try lots of new things. It’s always fun to hear what my kids tried that year. Their recent favorites have been water trampoline on a hot day, archeology, ceramics, wood working, horseback riding, and ropes course. And of course campfire and skits! The location is incredible and immediately makes you feel like you’re in a classic summer camp movie. What really makes the camp so special is the staff. The Walton’s family has been running it for generation and you can feel their warmth and kind energy as soon as you enter camp. They are especially good at including every camper and helping with any first time jitters or homesickness. My younger son was a little hesitant to start and they took him under their wing and made him feel right at home. He now can’t wait to go back every year and is a very proud camper! My daughter also couldn’t love Walton’s more and has made wonderful friends that she is still in touch with from home. Thank you SOOO much for all you do, Walton’s Grizzly Lodge!! See you next summer! Anya
★★★★★Nichole WesterweelI attended Walton’s as a child for several summers—over 30 years ago now—and I STILL carry incredible memories from those days. It truly is a magical place. I’m beyond excited that my daughter will be attending for the first time next summer! Walton’s is unlike any other camp: so many fun and diverse activities, amazing counselors, and an atmosphere filled with love, inclusivity, and belonging. The best moments of my childhood were spent in those woods, and I can’t wait for my daughter to experience the same joy. It’s a very, very special place.
★★★★★Jean Paul BalajadiaMy sons favorite part of summer every year is his 2-weeks spent in Portola,CA at Walton’s. Kids get to choose multiple activities daily including typical horseback riding, archery, photography, pottery; as well as stand-up paddle boarding and water skiing on their private lake. There are options to have your child fly into the Reno airport and be picked up by camp staff or drop off at the site about 1-hour north of Truckee, CA.