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A wonderfully unique location for family gatherings, weddings, retreats, outdoor education, church groups, youth groups, music camps, performing arts camps, university groups, and those seeking to build lasting memories and deep connection to place. These traditional Salish lands surrounded by water and wildlife, are nestled in the middle of an old-growth Western Larch Forest. Camp Paxson provides an unparalleled experience in western Montana.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Camp Paxson will make you smile as it brings back fond memories of childhood group camping experiences — scouting, church groups, school groups, family camps, weddings — in a setting that allows you to tailor your event to match your dreams.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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“Camp Paxson is a place rich in history, cared for by regional tribes for over 9000 years, and in the last 100 years serving those who wish to recreate in the amazing environment that it offers. The Camp Paxson Preservation Project encourages all of our tenants to take a dive with us into the history of this land to develop a deep appreciation and sense of stewardship to this natural legacy.”<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Every year, Camp Paxson hosts\u00a0 family reunions, weddings, retreats, schools, church groups, youth groups, music camps, performing arts camps, university groups, etc.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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