What Is Camp Como and Where Is It Located?

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Camp Como is a Christian camp in Como, Colorado, on 240 acres bordering Pike National Forest at the base of the Continental Divide. It sits at 10,125 feet elevation, one mile above the historic town of Como, and runs summer and winter camps plus year-round rentals for Christian groups. It is a fit if you want a high-elevation mountain setting for a church retreat, youth camp, or group getaway; it is not a general-purpose resort open to any group.

Where Camp Como Is

The site lies at the foot of Little Baldy Mountain and Mt. Silverheels, with national forest and government land on two sides. The camp describes views of aspen and evergreen forests and 13,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks.

From Drive time Route notes
Denver About 1 hour southwest Highway 285 over Kenosha Pass
Colorado Springs About 90 minutes Northeast of Fairplay
Breckenridge About 55 minutes Boreas Pass Road (summer only) or the year-round route through Fairplay

The Boreas Pass route is seasonal, so winter trips should plan on the Fairplay route.

What Camp Como Offers

The camp operates year-round and frames its purpose as growing deeper in love with Jesus while enjoying the mountains.

  • Summer camps and retreats — the camp rents out its facilities whenever its own summer programs are not running.
  • Winter retreats — promoted for reliable snow and high-elevation sunshine, with a Snow Camp option.
  • Age-based programs — high school, middle school, and elementary options, plus a "Taste of Camp," wilderness backpacking trip, camp intern adventures, and a "Young at Heart" program.
  • High-adventure activities — high ropes, giant swing, zipline, laser tag, and indoor rock climbing.
  • Facilities — the Lillie Building, South End Cabins, and Butterfield Dining Hall are listed among the tour stops and rental spaces.

Who It Is For

Group rentals are offered year-round to Christian groups for the purpose of worshipping Jesus. If your group is a church, youth ministry, or Christian school group, the rental model fits directly. Groups outside that description should confirm eligibility with the camp before planning, since the stated rental purpose is specific.

Practical Next Steps

  1. Decide on season and group type — summer vs. winter, and which age program or rental format fits.
  2. Request a quote or retreat information through the camp's contact and rental pages.
  3. Confirm dates, building assignment (Lillie Building, South End Cabins, or dining hall use), and activity availability.
  4. Plan travel around the seasonal Boreas Pass closure and the elevation — 10,125 feet is high enough that groups should build in acclimation time.

Registration and donation functions appear on the site, and PayPal is listed as a payment platform. Current rates, deposit terms, and login requirements are not specified in the available material, so confirm them directly with the camp.