Bates Creek Camp

Bates Creek Camp Since 1939, Bates Creek Baptist Camp has been a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared with Currently, we can accommodate over 400 campers in cabins.

Since 1939, Bates Creek Baptist Camp has been a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared with thousands of children and adults. Owned by the Jefferson and Mineral Area Baptist Associations as the primary location for summer camp ministries, Bates Creek Camp has grown to a multi-use campground with many amenities such as a full-service dining hall with commercial kitchen, a pool with a "dee

p end" and diving board, and a historic outdoor tabernacle with stage, lighting, sound, and seating for over 400. We have other smaller meeting spaces, trails, and of course Bates Creek itself, which provides great enjoyment, all in a pristine outdoor setting. Tent sites are available with shower facilities, and six complete R.V. hookups will be added during the spring of 2017. Bates Creek has a long and rich history of being a place where students and adults can get away from the trappings of the world and get closer to God through renewal, refreshing, and relaxation. So, come rest a while with us at Bates Creek, for even God rested from His mighty work of creation. "Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. -Ephesians 5:1-2 (ESV)

Spread the word about our fundraiser concert! It's going to be awesome!
05/17/2026

Spread the word about our fundraiser concert! It's going to be awesome!

05/10/2026

Three immediate needs:
• marine battery
• box blade for the tractor
• electric range

Please let us know if you can help us obtain any of these things.

Mark your calendar! Come join us for our first fundraiser concert.
05/09/2026

Mark your calendar! Come join us for our first fundraiser concert.

It's that time of year again! It's time for us to get the grounds ready for camp season. This will be our busiest summ...
05/06/2026

It's that time of year again! It's time for us to get the grounds ready for camp season. This will be our busiest summer yet, with nearly 2,000 people using the camp this summer!

Please plan to help either May 9th or May 16th. Work begins at 8:00 a.m. both days. Come get ready to see what God will do this year!

05/03/2026

It's Give Day! Please make a donation to the camp if you can, and don't forget to promote it at all associated churches. You can find information on how to donate at

We're doing our very first give day to raise some much needed funds for improvements to the camp. If your life has been...
05/01/2026

We're doing our very first give day to raise some much needed funds for improvements to the camp. If your life has been impacted by Bates Creek Baptist Camp, would you please consider giving? Check out our website for variety of ways to give.

The bridge that crosses the ditch by the Tabernacle is just about finished. A big thank you to Randy Bodiford for his he...
03/28/2026

The bridge that crosses the ditch by the Tabernacle is just about finished. A big thank you to Randy Bodiford for his help in building it.

We were pleased to host this herd of deer at camp this evening. 😉 It's always a pleasure to experience God's creation.
02/27/2026

We were pleased to host this herd of deer at camp this evening. 😉 It's always a pleasure to experience God's creation.

We were pleased to host the Belgrade Star Quilt Guild these past few days. They had a very productive retreat and made s...
02/22/2026

We were pleased to host the Belgrade Star Quilt Guild these past few days. They had a very productive retreat and made some gorgeous quilts.

Thought we'd jump in on remembering 2016! 10 years later, we're preparing for our 87th year of inviting kids to experien...
01/25/2026

Thought we'd jump in on remembering 2016!
10 years later, we're preparing for our 87th year of inviting kids to experience the truth of who Jesus is.
Different decades, same mission.

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10361 Quarry Road
Potosi, MO
63664

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+15734315140

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