OUR HISTORY
Rockhaven, at the base of Sheep Rock on the Gallatin River, is owned
and operated by First Presbyterian Church of Bozeman,
Montana. Rockhaven Camp was founded in 1925 when ten acres of the
original Benham Ranch were given to the church. On this portion of
the three hundred and twenty acres owned by Sedgewick Benham, there
had been a lodge along the road for folks traveling up and down the
Gallatin Canyon.
On July
28, 1928, Rockhaven Chapel was dedicated to the Glory of
God. Services of worship for travelers and people of the church and
the canyon were begun under the leadership of the Rev. Herman G. Klemme who was pastor of First Presbyterian Church at that time.
In 2003
an elegant foot bridge was built to span the Gallatin River
providing easy access to the camp property on the east side of the
river--effectively doubling the size of the camp.
Rockhaven Bible Day Camp began in 2002, and this summer ministry
outreach has grown each year since then. Day and residential camp
offerings led by a full time summer staff have included age group
camps, adventure camp, fly fishing camp, music camp, and art camp.
Over 200 campers from the Gallatin Valley and beyond come to
Rockhaven every summer.
Rockhaven is a unique
and inspiring place for the worship of God and growth in Christian
faith. It continues to be a place where folk from far and wide
gather at the river.
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