Tuolumne County camp for disabled closes after 18 years. See $6.49 million listing
Camp Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, about 60 miles east of Modesto, is closing after 18 years of providing an “accommodating and fully accessible” recreational and educational space for individuals with disabilities and those who support them, according to its website.
Jerry and Paula Baker opened the summer camp in 2008, after retiring to the Sierra foothills, as a way to give back.
“Many years before, the seed of supporting children with special needs was planted when their youngest son was diagnosed with a brain tumor,” the website says. “While all turned out well, the traumatic experience of caring for a seriously ill child gave them a perspective that would affect the rest of their lives.”
Camp activities included arts and crafts, adapted sports, gold panning, nature studies, fishing, archery, campfires and stargazing.
Summer 2025 was, unexpectedly, the camp’s last program. That spring, founder Jerry Baker was diagnosed with brain cancer and also suffered a stroke, according to the website.
The hope was that the camp would be able to continue under a new executive director, instead, challenges and “unforeseen circumstances” caused the camp to cease operations and be listed for sale.
What’s included in the $6.49 million asking price for Camp Tuloumne Trails?
The 80-acre property of Camp Tuolumne Trails was listed by California Outdoor Properties. On it sits a great hall, sleeping and bathing buildings, and outdoor amenities.
At 22988 Feretti Road in Groveland, the site is ideal for youth camps, family retreat centers, environmental education programs, corporate retreats and team building, faith-based organizations, outdoor education schools, wellness and recreation programs, arts and music camps, science and nature programs and community gatherings and events, according to the listing.
Here are some of the turnkey property’s facilities and highlights, according to the listing:
Buildings and structures
- 13,000-square-foot, multi-level (with elevator) great hall with dining hall, wraparound deck, library and meeting area, movie theater, art and crafts room, game room, science room/learning center, medical office and commercial kitchen
- Six accessible bunk houses with half bathrooms that sleep 84 guests
- Two, two-bedroom counselor cabins
- Two bath houses with three accessible shower stalls, three sinks and two toilets each
Outdoor amenities
- Amphitheater
- Swimming pool with accessibility features
- Fishing pond with accessible pathways
- Garden
- Animal facilities with a miniature horse and a donkey
- Archery range
- Low ropes courses
- Accessible trails
- Gold panning area
- Playing fields
Equipment that comes with the property
- Kitchen equipment and supplies
- Recreational gear and sports equipment
- Furnishings in all buildings
- Arts and crafts supplies
- Game room equipment
- Medical room equipment
- Bedding and linens
For more information, visit californiaoutdoorproperties.com/listing/camp-tuolumne-trails.
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