Rise Higher. See Further. Lutherock · Newland, NC · Since 1957
Find adventure and time together in North Carolina’s mountains. At Lutherock, children, youth, and families come for summer camp, and guests gather for retreats and group stays. Along the way, there’s room to explore Christian faith, make friends, and take in the view.
Explore programs by camp, grade, and season.
For programs listed by grade, choose the grade your camper will have completed before attending.
Adventure & Discovery
Climb, hike, paddle, and take in the mountains.
New Perspectives
Make room for new experiences and questions of faith.
Camp Community
Share the adventure and get to know the people beside you.
Come for a summer week, a fall weekend, or a retreat of your own.
Summer Camp
9 youth and family programs
Mountain adventures, new friendships, and time to explore faith.
Retreats & Events
Join a scheduled gathering for time outdoors, shared interests, and opportunities to explore faith.
Group Rentals
4 places to stay
Bring your church, school, or community group. Explore places to stay, then talk with us about your gathering.
Summer at Lutherock.
Start with your camper’s grade or explore Family Camp. Find a summer adventure with time for friendship, faith, and the outdoors.
Save $50 when you register by December 31, 2026.
Elementary
3rd–6th grade · 1 program
Explore Pathfinders for a week of mountain discoveries, including Grandfather Mountain, rafting on the Watauga, the rock slide, and a night camping under the stars.
Middle School
6th–8th grade · 4 programs
Explore mountain and river adventures with Blue Ridge Expeditions, a canopy tour in Blowing Rock with Zip & Raft, or time on the Appalachian Trail with Whitewater Backpack. CAMPfirmation brings congregation groups together for a confirmation week with daily time as a group.
High School
9th–12th grade · 3 programs
Explore Appalachian Adventures, head onto the Appalachian Trail with Whitewater Backpack, or add a canopy tour in Blowing Rock with Zip & Raft. Open each program to see what’s planned.
Families & Adults
1 program
Spend a few days in the mountains together at Family Camp, with meals and lodging included. Children spend mornings with counselors, and evenings bring everyone back together.
Coming up at Lutherock.
Cooler air, colorful mountains, and time together outdoors. The Apple Festival brings fall traditions to Lutherock, from apple picking and hayrides to the cider press and campfires.
Apple Festival
Stories from Lutherock.
“The hike up the mountain was challenging, but I thought it was cool because you could see Cross Rock through all the rain and fog.”
Collin
“I like how camp brings you closer to the people around you, and closer to God.”
Jaime
“Friendships up at Lutherock feel different. They’re more cherished because you’re so closely bonded in faith and experience with people.”
Tyler
Help the next camper rise higher.
Help make room for the next camper’s adventures, friendships, and discoveries in faith. Your gift supports the ministry that brings people together at camp.
To designate your gift for Lutherock, select “Lutherock” under “Please use my gift for.”
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See you on the mountain.
Choosing a program or planning a group stay? Explore visitor information, call Lutherock, or send us your questions. We’re glad to help.