Review: Camp FAC (The Lake at Fellowship Alliance Chapel)

Fridays are lake days for our family! And our favorite lake is at Camp FAC.

Some years ago, Fellowship Alliance Chapel took over some old YMCA campground land in Medford. In the summertime they hold worship services there and host many community church picnics. Members of the church enjoy the lake daily, but it is open and FREE to the public on Community Days. These Community Days are held on Friday's beginning June 26th and will run through August 28th. They are open from 10 am to 7 pm.

The best part about this lake is that you need not bring your own chairs. Someone generously donated tons of adirondack chairs for the lake's sandy beaches. If you get there early enough you can even score a spot under an umbrella. There are certified lifeguards and the spring-fed lake is cool and refreshing. Pack snacks and lunch though, as there is no snack bar. There are barbecues available if you want to grill your lunch, as well as picnic tables. There are decently clean indoor bathrooms (no yucky port-a-potties here). And if you wanna rinse off your kiddos before you pack 'em back into the car, there is an outdoor shower.

In addition to swimming, kids who visit love to go boating. The lake has several canoes, rowboats, and kayaks. Last year they even added a couple of paddle boards. Lifejackets are available and required. The lake also has volleyball, basketball, tetherball, gaga, horseshoe pits, cornhole, and hiking trails. Kids love to hang out on the wooden bridge and docks to look for tadpoles, froggies, and dragonflies. You could never be bored at this lake!

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Tri-State Hot Spots gives Camp FAC
3 out of 3 thumbs up!