Camp Concord

We went to Camp Concord last July with our three young kids, Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle (so eight of us all together in two cabins). It is a great place for a family get together.
First I should premise this by mentioning that Camp Concord is fairly rustic. The cabins do have electricity (and a ceiling fan) but no running water and the bathrooms are communal. You have to walk outside from your cabin to get to the bathroom. Tip: if you have babies in diapers, set up a hand washing station in your cabin with a large jug of water and hand sanitizer. Concord is very much a traditional summer camp facilities-​wise. I like camping and rustic things, so for me this isn’t an issue.
We had such a good time and the staff and planning were great. Every morning we got up and went down to the dining hall for some coffee before breakfast. The food was hot and tasty and there was no problem accommodating my vegetarian and gluten free diet. There are high chairs for the babies and it was nice that we didn’t have to stress about preparing food, making a mess, or cleaning up. It’s so hard going out to eat with messy toddlers but at Camp Concord, that is normal and no big deal. We brought our own sippy cups and bottles and they ran them through their dish washer for us.
After breakfast there are activities that vary daily. The nice part is that you don’t have to plan anything or drive. You can park your car and not drive all week. I liked that. The activities themselves were pretty low key. You do have to supervise your own kids but the counselors are nice and play with the kids so you can chill if you want to.
Lunch was either back at camp or at the activity spot (such as at the beach). Again, good food. There were afternoon activities as well. Sometimes we did the activities and sometimes we took the kids on short hikes or just hung out and rested in the cabin.
Dinner was consistently good food with a nice salad bar. The food is not trendy and if you are a «foodie» type you probably wouldn’t like it. It is summer camp food that is mass prepared. But it is hot and plentiful.
One night was special. The counselors watched the kids and the parents got a «fancy» dinner. They even had gluten free dinner rolls for me. Then the counselors babysat and the adults did a night out on the town. It was a nice break from the kids.
After dinner, there are evening activities like campfire or volleyball. Sometimes we did them, but sometimes the kids were so tired that we just put them to bed and chilled out ourselves.
There are hour-​long kids hours twice a day where the counselors take over and you can relax or have a shower. This is only available for kids who are potty trained and older (maybe 2 or 3 years old?). We brought two babies, but our older daughter enjoyed this special time with the energetic counselors. Camp Concord is ideal for children aged 4 — 10 but good for younger and slightly older kids as well.
All of this and the price is dead cheap. We go to similar family camp on the east coast for LITERALLY 3x the price. I think that Camp Concord is the best all-​inclusive family vacation for the price that you will find in all of California, perhaps all of the USA.
Just prepare yourself that this is a place where kids can be kids. Yes, they will play in the dirt, wear filthy clothes, eat with dirty hands, etc (after all, their motto is: The Happiest Place on Dirt). If you want an old-​fashioned summer vacation with lots of time spent outdoors and with your kids, then this is for you. If you can’t get away from your cell phone or TV shows for the week, then go to Club Med.

We just returned from Camp Concord and we had the most amazing time. This review may not even do it justice. We had wanted a family camp experience but without SO much work! And we found that and SO much more!
The setting was beautiful, little cabins nestled in the woods, a dining hall with a huge stone fireplace & great food, calendar of wonderful activities (rafting, hiking, breakfast on the beach, parents cocktail hour, kids hours, campfire). We relaxed and had fun with our kids!
The staff were AMAZING! They took such great care of our kids. They fully engaged with all of them, supervised them at the beach, played with them on day outings. They were so warm and we were all taken such good care of. Our children were free to safely wander the campground, get dirty, play like crazy… there is even a great play structure.
The bathrooms are all redone, and look so clean and showers are warm. Laundry is available if needed and even a place to fill your water canteen with ice and filtered water.
We will return next year! This was an amazing family experience!

We just got back from Lake Tahoe and stayed at Camp Concord. We had a FABULOUS time. There was so much to do — hiking, rafting, kayaking. My kids had fun playing at the lake, and had so much fun being around other kids their age.
The staff is wonderful and will go above and beyond to meet your needs. The bathrooms were always clean. Food was decent — lots of different options. And they also have a happy hour for adults every day — can’t beat that! We hope to return again next year and have this be our yearly family fun camping vacation!

It’s a great place to be with your family. Safe, clean and the people are very helpful. No driving involved once you park your car, no cooking during your stay. It’s all about relaxing, enjoying each others company. Many families come up together or single family and meet others for the first time. Wait her way you leave feeling great. The places they take you are breathtaking and never forgotten. The staff hands down really are like your family. We hope to go this summer again! Living life is going to Camp Concord!

Two weeks ago, we spent a week at Camp Concord with our 2 kids, ages 9 and 6. There’s no way I can put into words how wonderful the week was for all of us! The counselors were fabulous and worked so hard! They fed us, took us to the lake numerous times, let us kayak, raft and hike and even took the kids on little adventures twice a day. We couldn’t have imagined a better experience and all of us are looking forward to next summer when we can go back!

My family and I had heard a lot about Camp Concord from friends. We wanted to go camping but not have to constantly be cooking and cleaning it up. We thought that we’d give Camp Concord a try this year. It was by far the best family vacation that we have ever had. You have to know what you are getting into. It’s like going away to camp, If you want 5 star accommodations or even a bathroom in your cabin don’t go here. It’s camping basically with a roof over your head, walls, some beds and a light bulb.
The best part was the organization of the whole thing. When you arrive one of the camp counselors shows you around and to your cabin, gives you a schedule for the week including all meal times and activities that are planned.
The counselors were so nice. Half American kids (18 – 20) and the other half from overseas.
You can do as much or as little of the activities as you like. We did the archery, canoeing, tie dye, trip to Angora Lake (highly recommend), Luau, and rafting down the Truckee river. We only stayed Monday — Friday but considered extending. Great experience overall. We are planning to go back for a longer stay next year.

A GREAT family camp. Great location near Lake Tahoe, with activities for the kids, and meals provided. A nice compromise between tent camping and staying in a hotel. Sure the wood cabins are a little sparse, but they’re a step up from sleeping in a tent, and we didn’t really spend any time in the cabins during the days. Instead, we spent our time exploring Lake Tahoe, hanging out at the beach, rafting, tiedying t-​shirts and other art projects with the kids. The counselors are all very friendly. The cafeteria food was simple, nothing fancy, but they do all the cooking. The Happy Hour for the grown-​ups, while the counselors play with the kids, was great. Our daughters (less than 5) were a little too young to play volleyball or archery. But overall a great family experience. We are going back this summer!
By the way, I grew up in Concord and all the kids had Camp Concord t-​shirts with a picture of a lake. And I always wondered, where is there a lake in Concord? Now I know…

Beautiful location in South Lake Tahoe… just down the street from Camp Richardson. If you want the family camp experience then Camp Concord is for you. What you can expect: friendly counselors who will entertain your kids, prearranged day trips, fairly simplistic camp cuisine, evening fires, simple but clean restrooms, simple but clean cabins, occasional bear sightings in camp, lots of nature.
So the advantage to staying here as opposed to Camp Richardson or at a Casino is primarily it’s G-​rating. Camp Concord is all about catering to families. The counselors (many from abroad) are very very very very nice. They kinda reminded me of the cruise directors from the love boat. They’re one and only mission was to make sure we were happy with our experience. Every night they have a parent’s happy hour around the camp fire. Someone comes out with beverages & appetizers while another counselor supervises the kids on the play structure or out in the meadow. Then onward to dinner in the main hall. The food is average to good cafeteria style. Each family has their own table. After dinner hang out and play BINGO or utilize the camp counselor babysitting service (small additional hourly fee) and then parents can have a nice evening out at a casino or restaurant. When you return to camp it’s pitch black, pretty quiet (occasional giggles from the teen camp next door). You really feel like your camping.
Back to the Camp Richardson & Casino comparison… the scene over there… loud music, lots of inebriated individuals, crowds, smoke etc.
Tips:
–Review their weekly schedule before you book b/​c their activties change each day. You may want to go on rafting day.
–Beware of teen dance night. It can get loud.
–Bring LOTS of bedding b/​c at night it’s cold!
–No you don’t have to be a Concord resident to stay here.
Why 3 stars? It was A-​ok to me. Some improvements can be made
in regards to the cabin and food. The camp was kinda sparse when we were there which is no fun for the kids. I would try to coordinate your trip with other families you know just to make the experience more fun. Rates seem kinda high but you have to factor in that they pay for food, gas, entrance fee’s etc.