Frequently Asked QUestions
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Who can book an event at Cowboy's Rest?
In keeping with our mission statement, Cowboy's Rest is here to serve churches and other Christian organizations. We do not host events for secular public or private organizations. All participants at Cowboy's Rest must be able to sign our Doctrinal Statement and Statement of Responsibilities. What church is Cowboy's Rest affiliated with? Cowboy's Rest is not connected to any one church or denomination. Our desire is to serve all members of the body of Christ who believe, as we do, that the Bible is the one and only, inerrant written revelation of God and that Jesus Christ is God incarnate and the only means and hope for man's salvation. |
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What does Cowboy's Rest believe?
Cowboy's Rest is not connected to any one church or denomination. Our desire is to serve all members of the body of Christ who believe, as we do, that the Bible is the one and only, inerrant, written, revelation of God and that Jesus Christ is God incarnate and the only means and hope for man's salvation. Therefore, our desire is to foster an atmosphere wherein God’s goodness, purity, and love can be experienced by all. Cowboy’s Rest has a more expansive Doctrinal Statement on the website along with a list of churches that have used our facilities or promoted our events.
Is the money I give to Cowboy's Rest tax deductible?
Cowboy's Rest is a licensed non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible; however, money given in exchange for services (e.g. camper tuition money) is not.
Who makes policy decisions at Cowboy's Rest?
Our Board of Directors, a body of Christian men and women, prayerfully considers and oversees all major policy, program, and facility decisions for Cowboy's Rest.
How is Cowboy's Rest Funded?
We are funded partialy by camper fees, but camp stays affordable through donations. In 2024, 58% of costs were covered by faithful donations to the ministry. This allows for campers’ families to pay less than the actual cost of camp.
Cowboy's Rest is not connected to any one church or denomination. Our desire is to serve all members of the body of Christ who believe, as we do, that the Bible is the one and only, inerrant, written, revelation of God and that Jesus Christ is God incarnate and the only means and hope for man's salvation. Therefore, our desire is to foster an atmosphere wherein God’s goodness, purity, and love can be experienced by all. Cowboy’s Rest has a more expansive Doctrinal Statement on the website along with a list of churches that have used our facilities or promoted our events.
Is the money I give to Cowboy's Rest tax deductible?
Cowboy's Rest is a licensed non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible; however, money given in exchange for services (e.g. camper tuition money) is not.
Who makes policy decisions at Cowboy's Rest?
Our Board of Directors, a body of Christian men and women, prayerfully considers and oversees all major policy, program, and facility decisions for Cowboy's Rest.
How is Cowboy's Rest Funded?
We are funded partialy by camper fees, but camp stays affordable through donations. In 2024, 58% of costs were covered by faithful donations to the ministry. This allows for campers’ families to pay less than the actual cost of camp.
What determines Camp costs?
Cowboy's Rest, a non-denominational camp, exists to provide a Christian camping experience in a rustic, outdoor setting and to assist the local Church in encouraging and equipping her congregations. We are a nonprofit organization that utilizes generous contributions to keep camp costs low, pay our staff, and keep camp running. The hope of our ministry is that His Word be proclaimed and His people be brought together.
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Have questions? Contact us today, we would love to give you more information on what makes camp run.
Contact us to host a retreatFacility Rental $25 per person per day (including partial days) Insurance $10 per person per day (including partial days) Meals $10 per person per meal Miscellaneous Field Recreation planned and run by CR staff: $50 per camper covers entire stay Paintball: $15 per person per session Trail Rides: may be possible to arrange with a local outfitter. (Fees average $500 per day) Examples 3-day retreat with 5 meals = $155 per camper |
Facilities
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Facility Descriptions
The Lodge, a two-story retreat center, is available for both summer and retreat guests. It contains 5 bedrooms and 4½ baths and is able to house up to 26 people. The lodge contains a kitchen and dining area and is utilized for meals and meetings during our cold-weather events.
Five comfortable Cabins are also available for housing, each sleeping up to 7 people on bunk beds. The cabins are equipped with electrical lighting, heat, and ceiling fans and are located just a few short steps from our bathhouses.
Our rustic Covered Wagons and Teepees are always a favorite with kids! The 4 wagons contain special sets of bunk beds and are able to sleep 8 people each. Our teepee contains cots and can also sleep 10 people. (The wagons and teepees are not equipped with electricity… so bring your flashlights!)
Solar-powered bunkrooms provide additional cabin spaces with 24-hour access to power. The Buffalo Barn sleeps up to 12 people while the three -sectioned "Pond" cabin has two bedrooms with 6 beds and one with 4.
Our two Bathhouses each contain five toilets, sinks, and showers. They are centrally located near the Pavilion and just a short walk from the cabins, wagons, and teepees. Both bathhouses, as well as the bathrooms in the Lodge, are cleaned twice daily by our cleaning staff.
Our four-acre Reservoir is stocked with trout and bass. It's available for fishing, swimming, and canoeing (Canoes, paddles, and life vests are available at no extra charge). We’ll even cook up a catch for the kids! (Fishing gear not included, no powerbait please)
The Blob as well as our Water Obstacle Course are available during Summer Camps only. The Blob is not available for the kids camps, but the water obstacle course provides fun for all ages.
The Chapel is an air-conditioned space equipped with a stage and basic sound equipment for worship and teaching times for larger groups. Accommodates up to 150,
The Pavilion houses our outdoor kitchen as well as a covered, open-air dining and meeting area. It can easily accommodate up to 150 guests and is equipped with lights and a sound system for meetings, music, and announcements. This is where we feed our larger summer groups, and it is available for meetings, games, and hanging out all day.
Our grassy Recreation Area (AKA the Upper Lawn) is perfect for picnicking, volleyball, badminton, or other organized games.
A concreted Campfire Area is available for evening use. Roast some marshmallows, sing some songs, and enjoy the mountain air! Retreats are welcome to bring dutch ovens or other campfire accouterments.
Our Low-Ropes Obstacle Course provides safe and challenging fun with challenges that carter to multiple difficulty levels
Our 24-foot Climbing Wall (helmets and harnesses provided and required) has multiple sides, each with its own difficulty level.
Our Disc Golf and Mini Golf Courses, Basketball Court, and Ga-Ga Ball Pit all provide great ways to spend your free time!
The Stable is a game room that helps get you out of the sun, while still having fun while you take a break. Hang out while you play air hockey, shuffle board, foosball, pool, table tennis, and more!
Our Sunset Ridge Hiking Trail as well as our easier and less steep Lower Trail are available for a modest jaunt to our beautiful Outdoor Chapel. The outdoor chapel is accessible by a 1 mile dirt road which can be taken there or back instead of the hiking trails. The Sunset Ridge Trail is 1.5 miles from start to finish (2 miles starting from the Pavillion) and the road back is 1 mile, making for a 3-mile round-trip.
Our .22 Shooting Range is a safe and supervised way for kids to learn about responsibly using small-caliber firearms. For shooting larger caliber or to have a skeet-shooting competition at your retreat (clay shooters available), please contact us ahead of time.
Our Paintball Course (all gear included, BYO optional) is available for use for $15 per session ($5 paintball refills). Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to have paintball sessions at your retreat.
The Archery Range has close-range compound bows and classic hay bale targets to practice on.
During the coldest months, the Reservoir is available for ice fishing, skating, and broomball. We have many pairs of skates and many hockey sticks available. Want to skate at night? We’ll light up the ice!
Our Recreation Area is also available for some fun, snowy games. Warm up later at the Campfire Area.
And don't forget our Sledding Hill and groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails for hours of active winter fun (if God brings winter to a retreat, which could always happen)!
And don't forget our Sledding Hill and groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails for hours of active winter fun (if God brings winter to a retreat, which could always happen)!
Recreation!
Recreation or "Rec" is the main game portion during our camps. Each camper is placed on a team for the week where they will compete in many games, night games, and a scripture memorization challenge.
Come play Cowboy's Rest classics like Greasy-Grimy Watermelon, Kajabi Can-Can, and so much more!
Our staff, games, and equipment can be used for recreation at your retreat for an additional $50 per camper.
Come play Cowboy's Rest classics like Greasy-Grimy Watermelon, Kajabi Can-Can, and so much more!
Our staff, games, and equipment can be used for recreation at your retreat for an additional $50 per camper.
Location & Directions
Please do not Trust your GPS to guide you out to Camp
GOOGLE MAPS WORKS WITH SOME DISCRETION. PLEASE USE "COWBOY'S REST" NOT OUR MAILING ADDRESS.
COWBOY'S REST IS NOT LOCATED ON SMITH CREEK ROAD
Driving Times
For many of our guests, traveling to Cowboy’s Rest via U.S. 50 and Eureka may shorten the trip. However, I-80 and the Elko route offer more stops and amenities.
For many of our guests, traveling to Cowboy’s Rest via U.S. 50 and Eureka may shorten the trip. However, I-80 and the Elko route offer more stops and amenities.
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Driving Times to Cowboy's Rest (calculated without stops) Elko 1 hr, 15 min Fallon via Elko 4 hr, 45 min Fallon via Eureka 4 hr Reno via Elko 5 hr, 15 min Reno via Eureka 5 hr Twin Falls 4 hr |