Camp Marston

Overnight Camp at Camp Marston

With a wide variety of safe, fun and engaging activities YMCA Camp Marston is the ultimate summer camp for children and teens ages 7-17.

Overnight Camp at Camp Marston

Group Retreats and Family Camps at Marston

Helping you create perfect group events and family memories in the mountains.

Group Retreats and Family Camps at Marston

Outdoor Education at Marston

Connecting youth to nature through overnight environmental education experiences for fifth and sixth-grade students.

Outdoor Education at Marston

Activities at Marston

From a giant climbing tower to a hidden treasure hunt, you’ll have a blast experiencing all Marston has to offer.

Activities at Marston

Camp Alumni

Reconnect with friends and help make amazing memories for a new generation. Camp Marston 100th Anniversary.

Camp Alumni

Camp Marston Facilities

Camp Marston Facilities

You’ll find our comfortable and modern facilities to be the perfect compliment to our setting, staff and food service.

Welcome to Camp Marston

Camp Marston is San Diego’s oldest and best-known overnight camp, operating year-round on over two hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Lake Jessop. With extensive activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts, we’re proud to offer the ultimate camping experience – but it’s our friendly and professional staff members that elevate Camp Marston to something truly wonderful.

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Our Facilities

We’ve been providing a first-rate camping experience for families of all ages since 1921, offering quality lodging, delicious food and fun outdoor activities that allow our campers to engage with San Diego’s beautiful backcountry.

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Happy Campers

My daughter absolutely LIVES for summertime at Camp Marston!!! The staff there has ALWAYS provided the highest care & changed her life in the most powerful ways! We are forever in their debt.

- Camp Parent

Meet Our STaff

We know one spectacular visit can change a camper’s life. That’s why we invest so much in hiring and retaining the best team possible! Our highly trained and professional staff are passionate about providing an exciting, fun, and welcoming experience for our campers, and are lead by our experienced on-site directors who are known throughout the resident camping industry for the excellent quality of their work.

Meet the Camp Marston Staff