Camp Arrowhead History
(And what makes it so special today!)
After a five-year search, this property at Wind Mountain was purchased in 1948. Originally called Camp Wind Mountain, plans quickly formed to build roads, erect buildings, establish a water system and bring in electric power. By 1964, the changing landscape and wear of old buildings called for reconstruction. The camp officially became Camp Arrowhead in 1968, and much of the lodging still standing today was built in this era. Amenities like the swimming pool were added later. In 2005, the Marie Lamfrom climbing wall was constructed. For more details, expand each time period listed below.
1943–1948: It all started with some property in Washington 
1949: Building Camp Wind Mountain and community support
1949–1964: Old camp
1964: Collins Point slide means changes for camp
1968: A new camp is built: Camp Arrowhead
2005: Climbing wall brings added opportunities for confidence building
2007: Geological report assesses camp safety
Camp Arrowhead today
Camp Arrowhead Staff on What Makes Camp Special
We are a bit more spread out so we have our little areas all to ourselves; you can go outside and there’s a good chance all you will hear is nature.
I think the cabins and the shape of the unit houses make Arrowhead quite unique. My favorite thing about camp is that Wind Mountain is right next door and that we could go for hikes up the mountain.
The property. The Columbia River Gorge is special and Arrowhead has two distinct mountains, gorgeous views, great hikes, and countless lakes and rivers. There's nowhere quite like it.
I love the view of Oregon we get from the lodge area. The sunsets and sunrises are STUNNING!
The best part is the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and the access to great hiking trails.
