Mt. Gilead Camp and Conference Center

A Retreat Location Serving PA, NY, NJ, DE & MD

Welcome to Mt. Gilead! We are a Christian summer camp and retreat center located directly behind Camelback Ski Mountain in the heart of the Pennsylvania Poconos. Our retreat center operates between August 15th to June 15th (our summer camp occupies our summer months)! With a large basketball court, swimming pool, huge gaga court, volleyball court, soccer field, fishing & boating pond, hiking trails and beautiful indoor meeting spaces; Mt. Gilead makes a great venue for church, school and non-profit retreats. Our group pricing is one of the most affordable in the Pocono Mountains and can be seen lower on this page. If you need a location for a group under 130 people, use our contact form on this website to get in touch with us and we will get you a custom estimate right away.

Base Pricing: 5 Meals / 2 Nights

50 - 100 Guests / Per Weekend

120⁰⁰Per Person Per Weekend

Includes 5 meals, unlimited bonfires, and meeting spaces with Audio Visual Equipment and overhead projector & DVD, large game room and private access to all 175 acres of property (sports field, basketball court, volleyball court, large gaga court, swimming pool (June – September), canoeing/fishing pond, and hiking trails.

30 - 49 Guests / Per Weekend

130⁰⁰Per Person Per Weekend

Includes 5 meals, unlimited bonfires, and meeting spaces with Audio Visual Equipment and overhead projector & DVD, large game room and private access to all 175 acres of property (sports field, basketball court, volleyball court, large gaga court, swimming pool (June – September), canoeing/fishing pond, and hiking trails.

0 - 29 Guests / Per Weekend

3,750⁰⁰ Flat Per Weekend

Includes 5 meals, unlimited bonfires, and meeting spaces with Audio Visual Equipment and overhead projector & DVD, large game room and private access to all 175 acres of property (sports field, basketball court, volleyball court, large gaga court, swimming pool (June – September), canoeing/fishing pond, and hiking trails.

Common Group Questions

What Activities Come With Per Night Pricing?

Everything at camp outside of our guided team building activities like archery, riflery, ropes courses or canoe trips are included. This means access to our fishing/boating pond, basketball court, volleyball court, gaga court, sports fields, 175 acres of hiking trails and our large outdoor pavilion. Also included are meeting spaces with AV equipment and overhead projectors for presentations, meetings, worship, or movies.

Which 5 meals are included with the per weekend pricing?

Weekend groups will typically request Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Breakfast. This can be changed; groups can drop a meal like Friday Dinner or by adding Sunday Lunch and the weekend cost will be adjusted with a credit or charge. We offer 5 meals with our base price just to simplify pricing when comparing with other locations. Please submit a custom quote if your group would like to add or drop meals over a weekend, or if you plan to attend during weekdays.

Are the buildings and meeting areas heated & Air Conditioned? Can you hold more than 100 people?

Yes, all of our buildings, lodges and cabins are heated & air-conditioned.

Yes, we can also host more than 100 people total. However, our dining hall begins getting tight at higher numbers. Mt. Gilead can sleep 130 people total, so groups over 100 people should consider alternate meals times or outdoor seating for larger groups.

Do you require a holding deposit for reserve the dates? Is it refundable if we cancel?

Yes, we require a holding deposit of $600 to reserve your group’s dates, this can be made easily online by credit card or by check in the mail. The holding deposit is not refundable if you cancel your trip for any reason. Once you stay at Mt. Gilead, this holding deposit is deducted from your final bill. Final payments can be made by credit card, check or cash before heading out on your final day.

Need A Custom Quote For Your Group?

Your Own Private Venue

We only book one team at a time!

Clean and welcoming facilities from small groups to 130 people.

Updated Living Areas for Groups Large and Small

Comfortable Private Rooms and Shared Bunk Rooms Available

Over 14 Low and High Ropes Elements for teams of all ages.

Over 175 acres of private property & trails bordering Big Pocono State Park

Beautiful Up-To-Date Facilities And Fexible Activity Options