Camp McDowell

Camp McDowell With 770 beds, we are the largest episcopal camp & conference center in the U.S. 1200 acres of canyons, trails, streams, rivers, waterfalls!
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McDowell is a ministry of the Episcopal churches in the diocese of Alabama and, since 1947, has welcomed people from all faiths and backgrounds. We are host to McDowell Environmental Center, McDowell Farm School, the Alabama Folk School, Summer Camp on Clear Creek, Bethany Village, and the Conference Center!

Happy Labor Day from Camp McDowell!As we honor the hard work and dedication that keep our communities thriving, we are t...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Camp McDowell!

As we honor the hard work and dedication that keep our communities thriving, we are thankful for the opportunity to enjoy nature and community at Camp McDowell.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Lace up for the inaugural McDowell 5K and Fun Run on September 26! 🏃‍♀️Whether Camp McDowell already feels like home or ...
09/05/2026

Lace up for the inaugural McDowell 5K and Fun Run on September 26! 🏃‍♀️

Whether Camp McDowell already feels like home or you’ve been waiting for the perfect reason to visit, join us for a morning of fun and support for the McDowell Environmental Center. The 5K features a scenic mix of approximately 75% trail and 25% road, with plenty of both shade and sunshine along the way.

Proceeds will help provide overnight environmental education experiences for future generations of students.

Learn more and register at campmcdowell.org/upcoming-events

Camp McDowell Places and Spaces: Hall HallLocated in Bethany Village, Hall Hall is Camp McDowell’s dance and performance...
09/04/2026

Camp McDowell Places and Spaces: Hall Hall

Located in Bethany Village, Hall Hall is Camp McDowell’s dance and performance hall, featuring a universally accessible stage and a spacious open floor perfect for dancing, performances, meetings and group gatherings. With a piano on hand and seating for up to 250 people, it’s a flexible space that has hosted everything from lively celebrations to meaningful moments of connection.

At Camp McDowell, every space has a story, and Hall Hall is made for bringing people together!

Creative Retreat is a special gathering for our staff and participants. The group always brings a variety of crafts and...
09/03/2026

Creative Retreat is a special gathering for our staff and participants. The group always brings a variety of crafts and varying needs for their creative journey. That's why we're super excited to offer Exploring Creative Blocks with Thad Frye & Jamie Alvey!

Together, we’ll explore the creative process, with a focus on creative blocks and how the nervous system shapes our performance and creativity. We’ll look at what helps us get into the flow, what pulls us out of it, and what can sometimes leave us feeling stuck or blocked.

This conversation is intended to complement the retreat experience, offering an hour together each morning before returning to your creative work. We hope you’ll join us!

Thad Frye, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and performance specialist, in Boulder, Colorado, who works with creatives, athletes and musicians.

Jamie Alvey is a therapist in Birmingham, AL whose specialty includes working with creatives and performers on creative blocks, performance issues, and flow state.

https://campmcdowell.org/dates-rates/creative-retreat-2026

Wrapping up this year’s session recaps with a group that knows Camp McDowell traditions, adventures, and friendships bet...
09/02/2026

Wrapping up this year’s session recaps with a group that knows Camp McDowell traditions, adventures, and friendships better than just about anyone. 💚

For those spending their last summer with us as campers, it was an especially meaningful chapter. For everyone, it was another summer of memories made and a pretty great way to close out our 2026 season!

View the full gallery under the “photos” tab on our page.

Missing Camp? We’ve got just the thing!The Camp Store is open online year-round, so your favorite gear is always just a ...
08/26/2026

Missing Camp? We’ve got just the thing!

The Camp Store is open online year-round, so your favorite gear is always just a click away!

Plus, every purchase helps support the ministry of Camp McDowell.
➡️ campmcdowell.org/the-camp-store

Little campers, BIG summer memories. 💚Primary 2 brought the smiles, the laughs, and all the fun to Camp McDowell, and we...
08/24/2026

Little campers, BIG summer memories. 💚

Primary 2 brought the smiles, the laughs, and all the fun to Camp McDowell, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

View the full gallery under the “photos” tab on our page.

The year was 1983. Tube socks were high. Shorts were short. Cassette tapes were everywhere. Cabbage Patch Kids were all ...
08/21/2026

The year was 1983. Tube socks were high. Shorts were short. Cassette tapes were everywhere. Cabbage Patch Kids were all the craze.

Meanwhile, summer at Camp McDowell looked a little something like this!

More than 40 years later, a lot has changed, but the friendships, fun and memories made at Camp are pretty timeless.

Were you here in 1983? Tell us what you remember! 👇

It was so fun to host Alabama State Council on the Arts Bill Bates Leadership Institute for a workshop with Laura Spence...
08/21/2026

It was so fun to host Alabama State Council on the Arts Bill Bates Leadership Institute for a workshop with Laura Spencer of Simply Making It! Laura brought her usual joy and some new creativity! Do you recognize what she chose for her take home forms?

Behind every wonderful summer at Camp McDowell is an incredible summer staff! Thank you to this crew for the energy, joy...
08/19/2026

Behind every wonderful summer at Camp McDowell is an incredible summer staff!

Thank you to this crew for the energy, joy, care, and countless hours you poured into making Camp such a special place this summer. From the big moments to all the little things happening behind the scenes, you helped create memories our campers will carry long after they head home. 💚

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105 Delong Road
Nauvoo, AL
35578

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+12053871806

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