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Vision 2020

Vision 2020 Master Plan In December of 2002, the Vision 2020 Master Plan was completed for the future development of the Camp Magruder facility and ministry. Camp Magruder now hosts more than 26,000 daily guest visitors per year, turning away many requests for camps and retreats. Besides winterizations and comfort improvements to current facilities, we hope to soon build some new structures to meet current needs and the growing adult and family retreat requests.

Projects

  • New Administrative Office (Schaad Welcome Center) - COMPLETED
  • New Director's Residence (Burfitt House) - COMPLETED
  • Expansion and improvements to Carrier Dining Hall kitchen - COMPLETED
  • Renovate Miller Cottage - COMPLETED
  • Renovate Edwards Lodge - COMPLETED
  • Renovate Atwood Bathhouse - COMPLETED
  • Renovate Bunch Lodge - COMPLETED
  • Refurbish/Construct new Fireplaces - COMPLETED
  • Ecology learning center
  • Covered fire circle/assembly
  • Sixty-bed adult retreat lodge
  • Large assembly and recreation building

 

site plan for vision 2020Vision 2020 Site Plan

On property purchased in 1943, Camp Magruder is owned and operated by the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church. The camp is open year round and offers a unique setting for camp and retreat programs for all ages. Up to 275 persons can be accommodated on the site through a variety of lodging, cooking, dining and recreational facilities. The 160-acre property is located along Highway 101 between Smith Lake and a secluded beach on the Oregon Coast, 14 miles north of Tillamook. The long history of use at this spectacular coastal setting has created a rich tradition and many fond memories for campers as they return year after year.

The beautiful setting, diverse offerings, proximity to the greater Portland metropolitan area and tradition of repeat use has led Camp Magruder to become a very popular destination within the United Methodist Conference and a variety of other church and school groups. Increased demand on existing facilities and long waiting lists led to a desire to examine the capacity of the site to house additional guests and better serve the current clientele.

The master plan update for the Camp was developed under the direction of the Camp's site planning committee. Through a series of workshops, a program for the site was developed and site and facility plans were refined and tested on the site, with a goal of providing 275+/- camper beds, plus a small adult retreat center for 24 and a larger full service adult retreat center for 64 additional guests.

Purpose of the Master Plan

  • provide a framework to guide implementation of improvements over the next 20 years in a manner that protects the unique character of the site
  • respond to increased demand by upgrading housing, meeting and program offerings for the core camp
  • expand the program and facility offerings for adult retreats.

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Camp Magruder, as part of the Camp and Retreat Ministries of the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for this donation.