YMCA Camp Ravencliff is located in the
heart of redwood country in northern California. These
photos show some of the variety of locations throughout the
camp. If you are on a dial-up connection, please give the
photos time to load.
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The gateway to camp is located in an
ancient old-growth redwood forest grove. These trees
stand more than 200 feet tall and many are more than
2000 years old. They are the world's tallest living
things. This photo shows the gate you will pass
through to get to camp. Make sure you get the gate
combo when you register! |
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This is the road on the way to camp.
This dense forest of tanoak and Douglas fir is home to
black bear, blacktailed deer, northern flicker, barn
owl, bobcat, mountain lion, and more! |
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One of the ten campsites in the wooded
part of camp. The camp encompasses 64 acres, with a
variety of habitats. These include river front, open
meadow, and forest environments. If you choose to camp
in the woods instead of staying in a cabin, please
have campfires only in the fire pits provided for this
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Another one of the campsites in the
forested part of camp. This one is named Utopia. To
the right, through the trees, you can look down on the
river, several hundred feet below. |
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The Eel River, looking south from the
river bar located furthest north in camp. This area is
excellent for tracking bobcats, black bear, mountain
lion, raccoon, otter, brush rabbit, and more! |
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The swimming hole just below camp,
looking north. This is the famous cliff. The Eel River
is one of the few rivers in the world that flow north!
This swimming hole is an excellent place to spend a
hot afternoon! |
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Sunset looking south
from the parking lot in camp. |
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The lodge building. This is where we
will have most of the lecture sessions. We have
benches and some folding chairs. Bring a seat cushion,
or stadium seat, if you want a more comfortable place
to sit! |
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Four wild turkeys walk across the rock
outcrop in front of cabin 8. All camper cabins are the
same size. Each one holds ten people in bunks. The
sandstone rock outcrop is one of the outstanding
features of camp. |
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