Camp Liahona Clark Fork

Camp Liahona Clark Fork is a beautiful campground located in the Stanislaus National Forest.  It is located at #1 Clark Fork Rd, Dardanelle, CA 95265. 

Please note: 

The safety of our young women is our top priority. 

As such, parents, family and friends who are not registered to attend camp  

may not drop in and visit their daughter, parent, or friend during the week 

without special permission from the camp director.  

To reach Camp Liahona from the west, take CA highway 108 east 47 miles past Sonora, turn left on Clark Fork Road and travel approximately 6 miles until you see the Camp Liahona sign on your left. Follow the gravel/dirt road into Camp Liahona. From the east, travel west 32 very windy and steep miles over Sonora Pass from Sonora Junction (intersection of CA Highway 395 and 108) to Clark Fork road, take a right and travel 6 miles to the Camp Liahona sign. Camp is approximately 9 miles from the nearest store in Dardanelle, 15 miles from Kennedy Meadows, 26 miles from Pinecrest, and 54 miles from Sonora--the nearest significant medical facility. (Note: There is a public campground named Clark Fork which is different from the private property the church owns called Camp Liahona: Clark Fork.)

Camp elevation is 6,000 feet, with Summer temperatures ranging from an average high of 76 to a low of 49. Camp is adjacent to the Arnot Creek trail, and near the Carson Iceberg Wilderness. Clark Fork River runs near, but not through the camp. 

More Information on Camp Liahona Clark Fork

The Mailing Address to camp is: 

Camp Liahona

Clark Fork Road

 Dardanelle, CA 95314

Emergency Contact Information There is no reliable cell coverage at Clark Fork. Jessica Hall will be our designated emergency contact in Los Altos Stake, so if you need to get important messages to/from camp during the week of camp, they will go through the Stake Camp Directors & Jessica Hal.

Transportation Because Clark Fork is much further away compared to Lehi, we are hoping that staff who are going up to camp can help transport the young women to and from camp rather than have additional drivers go all the way up to Clark Fork and back. When you register for camp, there is a place to document whether or not you can drive your vehicle to camp and transport young women. 

Staff Accommodations There is a main lodge with limited availability for staff. (Please reach out to Michelle Maginot if you need priority.) Cooks & Nurses have their cabins. The rest of the adults will be in tents (you can bring your own or ask to use our larger camp tents. Those in tents, please bring a sleeping bag and pad, as well as an optional blanket since nights get cold. Unit leaders will sleep with other unit leaders in tents adjacent to the box or A-frame where the girls in their unit are sleeping. Men sleep in tents forming a perimeter around camp.

Cup, Silverware & Chair Please bring a water bottle with your name on it and a set of your own reusable silverware. Also, many staff bring a camp chair to sit on during the campfire. You can also sit on the back of the benches if you’d rather not. Unit leaders usually sit on the wood benches with their young women.

Special Diets If you have any special dietary needs, we encourage you to talk with the Camp Directors and camp cooks before camp to discuss options. There is room to store your personal food in the kitchen refrigerator and cupboards and NO ONE can store food in tents or cabins due to pests.

Critters NO food or medications should be kept in campsites. If stored in cars, please make sure windows are rolled up. Avoid heavy perfumes and scented toiletries. Encourage young women to use common sense if they encounter wild animals inside of camp. 

Emergencies Three signals means DANGER. For FIRE or other emergencies, you will hear three blasts on the bull horn, car horn, or the bell. Every person in camp should go directly to the open field by the flag circle and assemble in units or staff departments. The Camp Director will take roll call and then give directions. For EARTHQUAKES, take cover under tables and/or doorways. Proceed calmly to an open area away from falling trees, rocks or power lines. After the earthquake has ceased, proceed to the flag circle and assemble in units for roll call. For MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, administer first aid and send for help immediately. Notify one of the Camp Directors and the Camp Medical Staff. Stay with the victim until help arrives. 

Preventive Medicine Clark Fork is at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Please drink a lot of fluids to avoid dehydration. Bring a water bottle with your name on it. Please be prepared for both hot and cold weather. Bring plenty of mosquito repellant. Take vitamin B12 prior to camp to help minimize mosquito bites. Lastly, remember to check yourself for ticks.

Problems If any problems arise, talk directly to the Camp Director. Do not break the confidence of young women unless there is a risk of harm to themselves or others. A girl’s behavior is privileged information and not to be talked about with other camp leaders, young women, or back at home. Be mindful of how you talk about and treat other camp leaders. We’re all volunteers and doing our best! Use sensitivity and discretion when sharing your own faith-building personal experiences. Keep an eye out for any signs of abuse or neglect. If you are aware of any physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, please report the matter to appropriate legal authorities and contact the bishop immediately.

Clark Fork Camp Rules

• Staff may drive into camp to unload, but then must park in the parking lot. No cars can be parked near the cabins, except for the camp nurse/doctor.

• All vehicles shall park facing outward for quick exit in case of fire. Please give your key to a camp director to be kept in a lockbox so all keys are nearby in case of quick exit.

• The power generator will be turned on after 6:00 am each day and turned off by 10:00 pm each evening (Forest Service Rules).

• A good neighbor policy is enforced by the U.S. Forest Service. Noise shall not be permitted between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. Extremely loud noise is not permitted any time.

• Any nails, staples, thumb tacks or paper signs, etc., put on tables, posts, or buildings by campers must be removed by Saturday. No Duct tape.

Reimbursement for Camp Expenses Each area lead has a specific budget. Submitting receipts allows for proper accounting and forecasts for next year’s budget needs. Please email the following to Michelle Maginot at mebelle2@aol.com within 1 week after camp:

1. Your name

2. Short description of items with the total cost

3. Copies of the receipts