What We Offer
Our facilities, located on forty-three pristine wooded acres next to the Wepawaug River, in Orange, Connecticut, are the perfect location for your next event. We offer a dining hall with kitchen facilities, picnic pavilions, newly remodeled bathhouse with showers, and sports areas for outdoor recreation including basketball, horse shoes, baseball, soccer, and bocce. Overnight accommodations include 17 cabins and numerous tenting areas.
Outside of Cabin 17
Dining Hall for meals
Full Service industrial Kitchen
Fishing Area and Lower Pavillion
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Cabin interior
Dining Hall as a meeting space
Pavilion for outdoor activities
Historic Amphitheater for gathering and campfires
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Cabins: All cabins include bunk beds with mattresses, electricity, and indoor/outdoor lighting. The six “Deluxe” cabins are located around the main camp area, and are convenient to the dining hall, sports fields, and bathhouse. Each has closeable window screens and shutters, and include a fireplace. The bunkhouse cabin includes beds for 12 campers, a fireplace, and is in a wooded area set apart from the other cabins. Our remaining cabins are located in the woods and sleep 6-8 campers each.
Tents: Tent sites are available on virtually every part of our property. We have had as many as 600 tent campers at one time. Several fire pits are available for use at various locations around the property.
Dining Hall: A Large open building used for meals, activities, meetings, worship and the like. This building includes moveable tables and chairs, wood burning stove, ceiling and our newly donated Smart Board.
Kitchen: Connected to the dining hall, our kitchen includes commercial grade appliances that include a flattop grill, ten burner stovetop, three ovens, two large refrigerators, freezer, food preparation area, hot and cold running water, and microwave. We also provide a 6 foot portable charcoal grill on wheels that can be moved throughout the camp. Please note that at this time we do not provide utensils or pots/pans.
Picnic Pavilion: Covered picnic area with dozens of picnic tables, this area has three charcoal grills, portable cold water, and electricity. It is conveniently located near the parking area and enjoys the sights and sounds of the Wepawaug River damn. This area can serve up to 200 people comfortably, as more tables are available to be moved into the area.
Amphitheater: This very unique stone structure was built in 1944 and has seating for approximately 200 people. The area is beautifully situated on the bank of the Wepawaug River and includes a stage and stone fire platform. The area has seen many campfires, theater productions, and several weddings over the last 69 years.
Arts & Crafts Center: A separate building with meeting and activity space for approximately 30 people. Includes electricity, fireplace, and picnic tables. There is also a large fire circle outside this building with room for up to 75 campers.
Bathhouse: Our bathhouse has separate updated and clean bathroom and shower facilities for men and women. Each includes indoor plumbing, hot and cold water, and has enough fixtures for even our largest groups. Paper products, soap, and cleaning supplies are provided at no additional charge.
Large Tent Deck: A 20x40 foot wooden deck with large picnic tables. This area has room for approximately 40 peoples.
Waterfront: The Wepawaug River runs through the middle of camp and runs 11 miles south into Milford Harbor and into Long Island Sound. The landscape includes beautiful views of both our small natural and large man-made waterfalls. We have great trout fishing and just enough room for short canoe/row boat trips.
Sports Fields: These include a four hoop basketball court, bocce court, two horse shoe pits, and open sports field with bases and backstop for baseball and field games.
Challenge/Ropes Course: The Cedarcrest Challenge Course can be rented by groups looking to push their spirit of adventure, improve team building skills, and enjoy a fun outdoor learning experience. The course includes several low and high rope elements, and a 45 foot climbing wall. Contact the camp office for more information.
Parking: Cedarcrest has a main parking area that is set apart from the main camp and has space for up to 75 cars. Additional parking is available throughout the camp.
Tents: Tent sites are available on virtually every part of our property. We have had as many as 600 tent campers at one time. Several fire pits are available for use at various locations around the property.
Dining Hall: A Large open building used for meals, activities, meetings, worship and the like. This building includes moveable tables and chairs, wood burning stove, ceiling and our newly donated Smart Board.
Kitchen: Connected to the dining hall, our kitchen includes commercial grade appliances that include a flattop grill, ten burner stovetop, three ovens, two large refrigerators, freezer, food preparation area, hot and cold running water, and microwave. We also provide a 6 foot portable charcoal grill on wheels that can be moved throughout the camp. Please note that at this time we do not provide utensils or pots/pans.
Picnic Pavilion: Covered picnic area with dozens of picnic tables, this area has three charcoal grills, portable cold water, and electricity. It is conveniently located near the parking area and enjoys the sights and sounds of the Wepawaug River damn. This area can serve up to 200 people comfortably, as more tables are available to be moved into the area.
Amphitheater: This very unique stone structure was built in 1944 and has seating for approximately 200 people. The area is beautifully situated on the bank of the Wepawaug River and includes a stage and stone fire platform. The area has seen many campfires, theater productions, and several weddings over the last 69 years.
Arts & Crafts Center: A separate building with meeting and activity space for approximately 30 people. Includes electricity, fireplace, and picnic tables. There is also a large fire circle outside this building with room for up to 75 campers.
Bathhouse: Our bathhouse has separate updated and clean bathroom and shower facilities for men and women. Each includes indoor plumbing, hot and cold water, and has enough fixtures for even our largest groups. Paper products, soap, and cleaning supplies are provided at no additional charge.
Large Tent Deck: A 20x40 foot wooden deck with large picnic tables. This area has room for approximately 40 peoples.
Waterfront: The Wepawaug River runs through the middle of camp and runs 11 miles south into Milford Harbor and into Long Island Sound. The landscape includes beautiful views of both our small natural and large man-made waterfalls. We have great trout fishing and just enough room for short canoe/row boat trips.
Sports Fields: These include a four hoop basketball court, bocce court, two horse shoe pits, and open sports field with bases and backstop for baseball and field games.
Challenge/Ropes Course: The Cedarcrest Challenge Course can be rented by groups looking to push their spirit of adventure, improve team building skills, and enjoy a fun outdoor learning experience. The course includes several low and high rope elements, and a 45 foot climbing wall. Contact the camp office for more information.
Parking: Cedarcrest has a main parking area that is set apart from the main camp and has space for up to 75 cars. Additional parking is available throughout the camp.