is a bit complicated. but we will try to bring you up to speed & get you excited about all that has been happening here at camp these last 64 years!
Indian Hills Camp is an 86-acre campground made up of grassy knolls, bouldered mountainsides, pastures, and oak groves.
Rich in history, the campground was once the seasonal home to bands of Kumeyaay Indians known as Tipai. Their presence here can be seen today with over one hundred metates and numerous historical artifacts.
When California became a state, the campground at that time was used for agricultural purposes and raising cattle.
In 1960 Ruth Folsom and Bertha Watts founded Indian Hills camp with the goal of creating a space where children could hear the gospel.
For over 50 years the ministry focused on serving the community of San Diego by offering a wide range of programming, centered around summer camps focused on sharing the gospel with children.
But, God was not done using camp for His purposes. In April 2019, the location was acquired and a new organization Indian Hills Camp was established.
While the operational opening was delayed due to the pandemic, the purpose of the camp was re-established and infrastructure became the focus.
After faithfully preparing, the camp was opened to guests again on a limited basis in 2021. It wasn’t until 2023, nearly 5 years after closing, that Indian Hills Camp was able to operate an entire year of programming.
Today, IHC is working to build on the mission of Reaching kids for Jesus Christ through Camping. Come and be a part of the current and future of the camp that stands on the rich history of impact for God’s glory.
