Gilmont Camp and Conference Center

In a sprawling and often chaotic world, Gilmont invites us to gather ourselves in the timeless and uncomplicated beauty of the forest. Gilmont is a place for people to rest, rejuvenate, and recreate. For over 80 years, campers of all ages have connected and reflected in the midst of the healing and nurturing power of creation. They have hiked Gilmont’s trails, fished in the pond, and stargazed at the night sky. They have felt centered.

Today, Gilmont offers Family Camps, Overnight Camps, and Day Camps in the summer and a variety of retreats for all ages throughout the year. These retreats include Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Young Adult Retreat, Spiritual Practices Retreat, Silent Retreat, RPGilmont (a table top role-play weekend), and others. 

Throughout the year, Gilmont's Circle of Friends program offers families who have children with developmental disabilities a safe, sacred space full of fun, fellowship, and respite. Campers enjoy classic camp activities and sensory-friendly activities with volunteer buddies while guardians relax, bond, and enjoy their own camp fun. Thanks to the generosity of many, this program is free for families.

Our vision is for guests of all ages to be grounded in creation, filled with wonder, and inspired to glorify God and serve others. Our guests agree, saying "Gilmont is highly personal, intimate and grounded in nature and faith." Another reflected on their child's experience at camp, saying "Gilmont is a great place for growth and development as an individual surrounded by God’s creation and guided by wonderful people who help nurture that love and knowledge."

Gilmont is located on 400 acres of piney woods in north east Texas, 2.5 hours from the metroplex. The majority of our guests retreat from their urban environments to surround themselves with creation and intentional community. Guests stay in air-conditioned cabins or lodge rooms and enjoy meals at our Dining Hall - which accommodates a wide variety of diets.

Gilmont activities include archery, axe throwing, swimming, canoeing, crate stacking, slingshots, zipline, crafts, prayer stations, disc golf, hiking, and many more. Many guests enjoy sitting around a campfire in the evening and sharing stories. According to a summer camper, “the best thing about Gilmont is connecting with others through outdoor activities.”