WGL News
New Skatepark for 2024
Our brand new Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Skatepark will be one of the many activity choices for campers this summer. Last summer Jared, along with two of our staff members and avid skaters, Myles and Jacob, brainstormed potential designs and park features that would be perfect for campers of all ages and skill levels. Jared took those ideas and worked with a company specializing in skatepark design and construction out of San Diego to finalize the plan. Installation took place in the fall and the [...]
New Restaurant in Portola!
As you drive into Portola from camp you will notice a brand new restaurant in town. It is on the left, is painted blue, has views of the Feather River and the food, staff and atmosphere are fantastic. Headwaters Bistro and Deli is owned and operated by longtime Walton's staff members Terry and Gia Grim. Terry and Gia met and got married at camp. Several years ago they moved to Portola and this spring they opened their restaurant. Headwaters is open for breakfast and [...]
New Walton’s Videos!
We are excited to announce the release two new videos with footage from the summers of 2021 and 2022. See how many familiar faces you can find. You might even find yourself. Thank you to India Davis and Riley Grim for putting these together! Walton's Grizzly Lodge Campers Video Walton's Grizzly Lodge Counselors Video
New Portola Disc Golf Course
Portola is now home to the first California disc golf course designed by legendary course designer John Houck. Houck has designed many of the top disc golf courses in the country. The 18 hole Portola Riverwalk Disc Golf Course is now open for play. The course features short and long tees and plays along the beautiful Feather River as it meanders through the Portola Riverwalk. Like our lake at camp, the area was formerly used to harvest ice and then loaded onto nearby railroad [...]
Happy Holidays
Although winter is here, our hearts are warm with camp memories and thoughts of summer. Bob and Denise welcomed a new puppy. Bailie is a yellow Lab and is sure to be a regular visitor at camp. Bob jokes that they spent more time preparing for the puppy than they did for the birth of Adam or Jared. Adam and Julie lived at camp most of summer and fall helping to host our Weekends at Walton’s. Ella drove from Maine to California in March [...]
Walton’s Camp Store Now Open!
Camp Store Open for the Holidays Are you missing camp as much as we are? Need to replace those well-worn PJ pants? Camp apparel is the perfect holiday gift! The Walton’s Camp Store is now open through November 10th. Use the link below to order directly from our camp supplier. Don’t miss this opportunity to order your favorite camp apparel just in time for the holidays!