About Our Camp Out
We are a lively group of women from different 12-step programs who seek friendship, fellowship and fun.
This camp out began in 1992 by a couple sober gals who wanted to go fishing together in Southern Oregon. It quickly grew into an all women's camp out and has now evolved into the All 12-Steppers Women’s Campout! In 2024 we celebrated our 30th campout, as we were forced to take a couple years off due to Covid.
Our group of volunteers lend their talents and time to this endeavor in the hopes of meeting new ladies on the same journey. Like 12-step programs, we come from all walks of life, but there is a common thread that runs between us all, that binds us together, and that thread is the desire to grow in a healthy way, together, never again alone.
Things To Do!
Games!
We have lots of board and card games on the tables between meals for you to challenge your friends.
Crafts!
Visit the craft table to make some handsome camp out memorabilia (including decorating a square for our quilt!).
Auction!
Come bid on amazing items! Proceeds from the auction help us make the campout better every year!
Quilt Raffle!
Quilt decorated and signed by this year’s attendees in the year’s color scheme.
Fish and Swim!
Sunrises over the lake are beautiful! Make sure to have an Oregon State fishing license if you plan to fish, cleaning stations are situated throughout the camp grounds. Swimming is a lovely way to pass an afternoon if the water level is acceptable.
Six Speaker Meetings!
A speaker each from AA, NA, YPAA, GSA, CODA, and Al-Anon.
2023 Quilt!
Won via raffle by Dawn!
2024 Quilt!!!
Won via raffle by Michelle!
Camp Apserkaha
https://jacksoncountyor.org/parks/Camping/Howard-Prairie-Lake/Apserkaha-Park
Apserkaha Park, located on the southern shore of Howard Prairie Lake, provides groups and individuals with a unique outdoor experience. The camp is situated on 66 wooded acres and features almost a half-mile of lake frontage. The secluded lake access is an inviting feature of the park.
Camp facilities include a preparation kitchen (only with group reservations) and covered dining area, which seats 80, twelve fully enclosed, lighted, primitive sleeping cabins, 9 RV sites with water and electric hookups, ADA compliant vault toilets, two group firepit gathering areas, showers, picnic tables, barbecue pits and an easily accessible swimming beach.
Apserkaha Amenities:
• 9 RV Sites with Water & Electric Hookups
• 12 fully enclosed, lighted, bunk-style sleeping cabins
• Enclosed Commercial Kitchen (reserved use only)
• Covered Dining Shelter (seats 80)
• Picnic Tables and Barbecues Pits
• ADA Compliant Vault Toilets and Showers
• Easily Accessible Swimming Beach (no lifeguards provided)(water level dependent)
• Group Campfire Rings
Kitchen Equipment: (Group Reservations)
• Commercial Propane Range, with large grill and oven
• Two large double door refrigerators
• One upright freezer
• Automatic Dishwasher
• Double Carafe Coffee Pot
• Microwave Oven
• Dishware and Silverware
Sleeping Cabins: (sleep 6 - 10)
• Primitive bunk style sleeping, with cot-style mattresses (bring a mattress topper or pad if you need extra support)
• Light
• Fire Extinguisher and Smoke Alarm
• Outdoor Firepit and Picnic Table
Location/Directions:
Howard Prairie Dam Access Road, Ashland, Oregon - 45 miles southeast of Medford, OR
26 miles east of Ashland, OR - Take I-5 to Ashland Exit 14, east on Highway 66 (1 mile)
Take Dead Indian Memorial Rd (Mountain Lakes) approx. 17 miles to Hyatt Prairie Rd
Go approx. 5 miles to Dam Road, take Dam Road to Apserkaha