Facilities
We were thrilled to find a camp that used research and best practices to develop the camp program. Camp Pinnacle’s caring and supportive environment helped my son feel more comfortable when he took on new challenges. – Nancy Friedman, parent from Tallahassee, FL
Camp Pinnacle occupies 126 acres of majestic forest, creeks, fields, and large, private 20-acre Wolfe Lake. This magical atmosphere remains lodged deep in the hearts of many generations of campers. The best way to experience the magic of Camp Pinnacle is to schedule a visit and see for yourself. Call us at 855-378-1928; we’d love to show you around!
Cabins
Our cabins are rustic but comfortable. Cabins house eight to 10 campers and two counselors, and each have a newly built porch, fresh coats of paint, new storage, and refinished flooring and siding. All are in close proximity to our renovated bathhouses. Cabins have whimsical fun just outside their door, their are treehouses, fire poles, hammocklands, and gaga pits for campers to enjoy.
Waterfront
Many campers will say this is their favorite spot at camp! Campers can explore the perimeter of Wolfe Lake from stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. Splash around the waterfront on the white sand beach (a prime spot for evening circle) or play beach volleyball. There’s also a rope swing, blob, inflatable slide, water zipline, 200-foot mountain slide, fishing dock, water trampoline, lily pads, and a monkey bridge!
Since 1928, swimming in Wolfe Lake has been a central part of the Camp Pinnacle experience. For some kids, whose only swimming experience may be in a pool, swimming in a lake when you can’t see the bottom can be a little unnerving. We embrace this as an opportunity to swim in nature and step out of one’s comfort zone. Swimming classification begins the first day of each camp session with an evaluation consisting of 75 yards of continuous swimming that includes rhythmic breathing, a quick rest, and two minutes of treading water.
Wolfe Lake is fed by five mountain streams and several underwater springs, so the water naturally refreshes itself every few days. We professionally manage our lake ecosystem and monitor water quality, and we control lake temperature through aeration so the it stays in the mid- to upper 70s all summer long.
Dining hall & kitchen
Our beautiful and spacious dining room (with a newly renovated kitchen in 2020) may be the most popular place at camp! This updated building emphasizes the same rustic feel of camp and helps us observe our time-honored traditions. Our campers have enjoyed the modern design, the greater ease of coming together, more elbow room at the table, improved ventilation on a warm summer day, better views of Wolfe Lake, and much more outdoor dining space!
Campfire ring
Nothing says camp like sitting around a fire with your friends. We gather in the campfire ring during evening programs and circles, and on opening and closing days. At the closing ceremony, you’ll have the pleasure of watching campers singing “Pinnacle Kids” at the top of their lungs and hearing their words echoed back to them over Wolfe Lake.
Gym & Shadium
The waterfront gym is our best gathering spot for games, talent shows, dance parties, performances, and other special activities. The gym and Shadium give us a dry place to play basketball or other games on a rainy day, or some shade when we need a break from the sun.
Bike park & trails
Whether your camper is a seasoned mountain biker or just learning how to pedal on two wheels, Camp Pinnacle has the perfect terrain. We’ve even been recognized as one of the best summer mountain bike camp facilities in the nation! Our bike park, flow trail, and pump track allow campers to get comfortable on bikes and practice new skills. Once they’re ready, campers can ride more than eight miles of carefully built trails in three distinct biking areas: Never-Never Land, Wildwood, and the Enchanted Forest. We are located less than a mile from Ride Kanuga, one of the best bike parks in the country and a perfect place for our advanced bikers to explore.
Climbing tower & Sky Park
Reach new heights at the climbing tower! The routes range in difficulty for every ability and you can alert camp that you’ve succeeded by ringing the bell at the top!
Our state-of-the-art treetop aerial adventure park called the Sky Park features almost 30 different airborne elements. It’s unique, non-linear design means an entire cabin can participate at once, and campers will be empowered to try a different route and sequence every time they climb up. A special belay system keeps everyone safe while allowing campers the freedom to choose their level of challenge. Read more here. The tallest challenges in our climbing area are our Tree Climbs, which tour as high as 50 feet and incorporate smart auto-belay technology to give campers a unique experience high n the canopy of the pines on camp. For those hoping to hone their skills lower to the ground, our Bouldering Wall offers climbers an opportunity to focus on more technical maneuvers and challenge themselves with tricky routes.
Arts center
Light, airy, and spacious, the Arts building provides ample opportunities for campers to let their creative selves loose.
Health center
Built in 2023, our health center is home to our wonderful nursing staff. There is a general medical room and private examination room, as well as additional private rooms with beds should a camper need to stay the night. This is also where daily or as-needed medication is dispensed. Sick call is before meals and at nightly call to quarters, but our nurses are at camp 24/7 in the event of an emergency. Dr. Andy Morris, our family practitioner, makes rounds as needed.