A microcosm of Oakland
in the mountains.
Oakland Feather River Camp is the longest-running youth and family recreation program in Oakland, connecting nature, family and community for more than a century.
Mission, Vision & Impact
Our Mission
Oakland Feather River Camp promotes and celebrates connections between nature, family and community by creating unique opportunities to advance environmental appreciation, cultural diversity, and youth empowerment.
Our Vision
Our vision is for OFRC to be a microcosm of Oakland in the mountains, representing the full and rich diversity of the Oakland community and providing the highest quality outdoor overnight camp experiences.
Our Impact
In its first century, OFRC has transformed the lives of over 200,000 campers of all ages. Our 37-acre camp in Plumas National Forest has provided outdoor education and recreation for generations since its founding by the City of Oakland in 1924, as part of a national movement to increase access to nature.
See What We’ve Accomplished
Read our latest Impact Report, or look back at previous years.
Get to know camp
Explore our history, meet our team, or come see camp for yourself.
Mission: Oakland Feather River Camp promotes and celebrates connections between nature, family and community by creating unique opportunities to advance environmental appreciation, cultural diversity, and youth empowerment.
Vision: Our vision is for OFRC to be a microcosm of Oakland in the mountains representing the full and rich diversity of the Oakland community and providing the highest quality outdoor overnight camp experiences.
Impact: Oakland Feather River Camp is the longest-running youth and family recreation program in Oakland, and in its first century has transformed the lives of over 200,000 campers of all ages. Our 37-acre camp facility in Plumas National Forest has provided outdoor educational and recreational opportunities for generations of campers since its founding by the City of Oakland in 1924 as part of a national movement to increase access to nature.Â
