Family Camp Highlights
Over the last two years, we've had over 800 people join us at Family Camp. Here are some highlights.
Date
Saturday, July 2, 2022
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Time
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Location
American Eagle Park
509-725 Stones Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
Bethel Family Camp has become one of our favorite local church events of the year.
Last year, we had over 500 people join us for family camp, but don’t let that number scare you because, even with such a great turnout, it still felt like family. Connection and relationship happens so much more easily and in such a beautiful way when you have the opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and work and spend time sharing meals, laughter, making memories together, playing together, competing, serving, and worshiping in God’s glorious creation together. This is the one event that your whole family will love and carry memories from for the whole year.
This year we have the opportunity to offer flexible dates for your camping. We have reserved the camp from Saturday, July 2 - Saturday July 9. So come for the weekend or stay the whole week! When registering you can register per night, or for the whole week.
We will have a scheduled check-in on Saturday July 2 from 1:00pm - 5:00m.
Over the last two years, we've had over 800 people join us at Family Camp. Here are some highlights.
Family Camp is for the WHOLE local Bethel Church family — both singles and families!
For our solo campers, we want you to know that this is one of the best opportunities to get to know and hang out with other singles and families of all generations. We intentionally provide regular opportunities for you to jump in and feel easily included in activities, meals, and just hanging out. We know that sometimes working out the details of camping as a single can be tricky, so we have a dedicated group section where our singles can camp together, which helps provide a connected and fun experience for our single campers. Make sure that you mark yourself as a solo camper to be a part of the singles camping group!
This will be our first year at Eagle Lake and the American Eagle Campground. We have rented out the entire campground for the full week and are excited about having the freedom to create a fully tailored camp experience for our Bethel Family full of optional recreational and group activities each day.
American Eagle is at the North end of Eagle Lake which is nestled between the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges just 20 miles from Susanville. At an elevation of over 5000ft, it offers a “high desert” camping feel with large Junipers and rock formations, sage brush, and grasses. The normal temperature ranges from mid to high 80’s during the day and into the low 50’s at night.
The camp offers nice flat, prepared areas for tent and RV camping and ALL sites both tent and RV have a 50 amp power and water hookup. So for you tent “glampers” you have the unique ability to bring your mini fridge, cappuccino machine, and the kitchen sink!
This year’s camp will offer many opportunities to join in group activities for all ages!
Eagle Lake is a favorite destination in northeastern California for boating enthusiasts. The lake is divided into three sections with connecting channels. The southern section reaches a maximum depth of 92 feet; the middle section averages 10 feet and the northern section, 6 feet.
The Spalding Launch Ramp is currently the only boat launch open at this time due to low lake levels.
Eagle Lake is called a trout fishing paradise and home to the unique species, the Eagle Lake "Rainbow" Trout. Known for its remarkable size and fighting spirit, the Eagle Lake Trout is highly prized by sport fishermen, drawing anglers from all over the country.
Among the most popular fishing locations when using a boat at Eagle Lake are the Troxel Bay area in the northern section, along the tulles close to the airport, Miner's Bay, and the deep water adjacent to Eagle's Nest.
For those fishing from shore, anglers have reported good luck along the lake's edge beside Highway 139, especially up on the north end.
You can check with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for complete regulations and for any recent changes in regulations.
This year our Family Camp location does not have an option for cabin camping on site. However, there are a limited number of options close for those that would like to join us at camp, but prefer not to stay in a tent. Here are a few cabin/rental home options available that you might want to consider.
This year, we are excited to be able to offer an easy "one-size-fits-all" price based on how many nights you and/or your family will be joining us. And even more exciting — we have been able to significantly lower the cost compared to previous years!
A small number of dogs will be welcome at Family Camp. Please note that in general bringing your pet is discouraged if you are tent camping, as there are so many people, little ones, and not all our campers enjoy having dogs around the campsite. As this is a group experience, we appreciate your understanding in helping make the experience a good one for all. If your four-legged family member is a quiet, gentle, family-friendly pet, then we will trust your judgment if you plan to bring your pet. You must register your pet and this is on a first-come basis.
Bringing the majority of your groceries with you is likely the best decision and will save you money. There is a small market in Spaulding which is 10 minutes away for small purchases. Large purchases will need to be made in Susanville which is a 30 minute drive.
Family Camp is for the WHOLE Local Bethel Church Family - singles and families!
For our solo campers we want you to know that this is one of the best opportunities to get to know and hang out with other singles and families of all generations. We intentionally provide regular opportunities for you to jump in and feel easily included in activities, meals, and just hanging out. We know that sometimes working out the details of camping as a single can be tricky, so we have a dedicated group section where our singles can camp together, which helps provide a connected and fun experience for our single campers. Make sure that you mark yourself as a solo camper to be a part of the singles camping group!
You can check with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for complete regulations and for any recent changes in regulations.
We will be staying in a National Forest where fireworks are not allowed which means we will not be doing fireworks at camp or the lake. We have plans to provide glowsticks, finger lights, and other glowy things for the kids to celebrate. On Monday the July 4, an optional group trip into Susanville to see their local fireworks display will be our evening activity.
Daytime highs are typically in the mid to high 80’s. Nighttime lows are in the low 50’s. For current, up-to-date weather, the zip code is 96130.
Because the nights can get cool, warm clothes and a jacket, as well as warm sleeping bags or blankets for bedding, are recommended.
There are a few picnic tables around the campground and we will be setting up a communal outdoor dining area with tables we bring in. However, there will not be a picnic table at each individual site. We recommend you bring your own camp chairs and camp table for food prep and dining.
Currently the indoor shower house is unavailable. We are actively working with the campground management to help problem solve this issue. If we cannot get the shower house operational we will be creating our own outdoor “shower house” which will give us access to showers. And yes—they will have hot water!
Yes! There is running water in the bathrooms and water faucets at each camp site.
Yes, there is an electric hookup at each site. As well, there is power and outlets in the rec room, dining room, and lodge.
American Eagle RV Resort | 509-725 Stones Rd, Susanville, CA 96130
https://americaneaglervpark.com/
American Eagle is on the North side of Eagle Lake, 30 minutes north of Susanville on Hwy 139.
From Redding you have two different options to get to Eagle Lake. Taking Hwy 44 East to Susanville and then Hwy 139 North or taking Hwy 299 East through Burney and McArthur and then South on Hwy 139. Either route is approximately 135 miles and will take 2.5 hours.
The campground has six flush toilets, three per gender, in two different bathrooms.
Tent ground cloth/tarp, tent stakes, hammer, air pump, lantern, clothesline, sleeping bag, sleeping pad/air mattress, pillow, flashlight, toiletries, s'more supplies, towels (shower and beach), swimsuit, swim/water toys for the kids, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug spray, outdoor clothes, pajamas, walking shoes, water shoes, camp chairs, warm clothes and jacket for the cool evenings, games, reusable water bottle, side dish to share for our camp cookout, glow-in-the-dark items for kids for July 4th celebration.
Cooler or mini fridge (there is power!), cook stove, matches, camp table (sites do not have a picnic table), pots/pans, cooking, grilling and eating utensils, cutting knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, plates, cups, napkins, paper towels/napkins, food, seasoning, dish-washing tub, dish soap/sponge, dish towels, short hose, hand sanitizer, can opener, aluminum foil, ziplock bags, trash bags..
Boat, kayak, canoe, fishing gear, bikes, sports equipment, popup tent for shade.
Most tent campers bring their own camp stove or grill or share one with a friend/neighbor. There are some fire pits throughout the camp, and we will be providing a couple of large propane grills for common use. Each site also has electric and water (even tent sites) to make using a hotplate, crockpot, roaster or other small appliances more convenient.
There is also a residential size kitchen in the rec room with a stove top, oven and microwave that will be available for your use.
