Camp El Har has always been a place for people to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby city. A place to just relax and enjoy God’s creation. A true refuge for campers and family!

Our History

As Dr. Harlin Roper and a group of Christian leaders prayed under a tree on a hill in south Dallas, they felt a call from God to found a camping ministry. On that spot November 11, 1937, Camp El Har, “Hill of God” was founded. Early camp leaders envisioned that all who entered the gates would be ministered to by God’s word in the midst of His beautiful creation. Their dream became a reality as the camp began to grow, becoming the first independent Christian camp in the state of Texas.

Past to present…

Today the facility is owned and operated by the Assemblies of God and functions as a nonprofit, year-round Christian camp and retreat center.  It is beautifully nestled on 52 acres of wooded hills near Joe Pool Lake in southwest Dallas, and offers a variety of unique programs for both day and overnight campers.