Mountain Biking Experts

Summer Overnight Camps

Lake Tahoe Overnight Camp

Join us for a week of mountain biking in Lake Tahoe, CA! This camp is for the rider who yearns for adventure and accepts challenges along the way. Tackle various terrain ranging from granite slabs to loamy pine forests. Camp along the Truckee River, sleep under the stars enjoying 5 days of mountain biking in the Sierras. Explore riding locations all over the Tahoe Basin including Northstar Bike Park.  Our overnight camp is open to riders ages 12–17 with intermediate to advanced trail riding experience. To maintain a safe, high-quality experience, all riders are screened through an application process. Applicants from the Mid-Peninsula or South Bay must have previously ridden with MTBX to be considered for acceptance.
  • Camp Location: Lake Tahoe
  • Dates: June 29 – July 3 (Monday – Friday)  
  • Departure Time and Location:Campers depart at 9 am on the day of departure and 3 pm of the day of return. Drop off/ pick up is in the Los Gatos area and will be advised on registration.
  • Meals: All inclusive – 3 meals daily, eaten in local restaurants en route to riding locations as needed and cooked at the campsite plus water, beverages and snacks. All food is provided and prepared meals are cooked outdoors during camp by the MTBX Staff and participants. 
  • Daily Camp Schedule:  Includes preparing and cooking daily meals outdoor as a group, transportation to daily group trail rides and/or local jump parks and other group activities. Campers will relax by the camp fires under the stars and sleep outdoors in tents at the campsite.

  • Outdoor Camping Gear:Personal sleeping gear is required. 1-2 person tent, sleeping pad, warm sleeping bag and pillow. Riders will need rain gear, outdoor clothing, swim suit and towel, other clothing appropriate to riding in the location and according to expected weather conditions.
  • Riding Trails: Many trails selected are full day rides. They can last up to 5-8 hours on the trail ranging from 8 – 20 miles and 2,000 – 3,500 feet elevation gain. Shorter rides are also scheduled with activities so that no one gets burnt out.
  • Other Activities: Additional outdoor activities include: jump parks, swimming, etc.

$1435/ Lake Tahoe
June 29 - July 3

 Granite Flat (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
North Star Bike Park and Beach Day.

$1250 / Santa Cruz
July 20-24 & August 3-7

Henry Cowell (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
Downhill Shuttle, Beach Day, Beach Boardwalk.

Select Your Package

$1435/ Lake Tahoe ( June 29 - July 3 )

Granite Flat (4 night)

Santa Cruz

Join us for a week of mountain biking in Santa Cruz, CA! Inspired by our Day Camp, this week of camp dives deeper into Santa Cruz with additional locations in Aptos and Soquel. Hosted at Eliot Ross’ legendary compound in Aptos, featuring one of a kind private trails and features. Our overnight camp is open to riders ages 12–17 with intermediate to advanced trail riding experience. To maintain a safe, high-quality experience, all riders are screened through an application process. Applicants from the  Mid-Peninsula or South Bay must have previously ridden with MTBX to be considered for acceptance.

  • Camp Location:  Santa Cruz
  • Dates:  July 20-24 & August 3-8 (Monday-Friday)
  • Departure Time and Location:Campers depart at 9 am on the day of departure and 3 pm of the day of return. Drop off/ pick up is in the Los Gatos area and will be advised on registration.
  • Meals: All inclusive – 3 meals daily, eaten in local restaurants en route to riding locations as needed and cooked at the campsite plus water, beverages and snacks. All food is provided and prepared meals are cooked outdoors during camp by the MTBX Staff and participants. 
  • Daily Camp Schedule:  Includes preparing and cooking daily meals outdoor as a group, transportation to daily group trail rides and/or local jump parks and other group activities. Campers will relax by the camp fires under the stars and sleep outdoors in tents at the campsite.

  • Outdoor Camping Gear:Personal sleeping gear is required. 1-2 person tent, sleeping pad, warm sleeping bag and pillow. Riders will need rain gear, outdoor clothing, swim suit and towel, other clothing appropriate to riding in the location and according to expected weather conditions.
  • Riding Trails: Many trails selected are full day rides. They can last up to 5-8 hours on the trail ranging from 8 – 20 miles and 2,000 – 3,500 feet elevation gain. Shorter rides are also scheduled with activities so that no one gets burnt out.
  • Other Activities: Additional outdoor activities include: jump parks, swimming, etc.

$1435/ Lake Tahoe
June 29 - July 3

 Granite Flat (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
North Star Bike Park and Beach Day.

$1250 / Santa Cruz
July 20-24 & August 3-7

Henry Cowell (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
Downhill Shuttle, Beach Day, Beach Boardwalk.

Select Your Package

$1250 / Santa Cruz ( July 20-24 )

Aptos Compound (4 night)

$1250 / Santa Cruz ( August 3-7 )

Aptos Compound (4 night)

Testimonials

Lake Tahoe Overnight Camp was the best week of my summer. I learned new mountain biking skills, rode amazing trails, and made great friends along the way.

Sacramento, CA Male 16

This camp was amazing! I loved camping under the stars, riding challenging trails, and pushing myself each day. The coaches were super encouraging and made everything fun.

San Jose, CA Male 14

I wasn’t sure about spending a week away, but this camp totally blew my expectations away! I improved so much on my bike, tried new skills, and can’t wait to come back next summer.

Reno, NV Male 15

Lake Tahoe & Santa Cruz

MTBX offers the amazing opportunity to experience Overnight Mountain Biking Camps for kids ages 12 to 17 with intermediate – advanced skill level and prior trail riding experience.  The camp includes daily rides and camping outdoors during the summer.  The camp locations for this summer include beautiful and unique settings with amazing mountain biking trails and natural beauty in Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz California 

All participants must fill out an online application to be considered for MTBX Overnight Camp. Our application process is competitive with applicants accepted from all over North America (Canada, Mexico and USA). 

Riders must have participated in previous MTBX Camps and or Clinics.  Campers must be very confident and comfortable camping outdoors, away from home in tents in outdoor settings.

  • Camp Locations: Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz
  • Dates: June 29 – July 3 (Monday – Friday)  July 20-24 & August 3-8 (Monday-Friday)
  • Departure Time and Location:Campers depart at 9 am on the day of departure and 3 pm of the day of return. Drop off/ pick up is in the Los Gatos area and will be advised on registration.
  • Meals: All inclusive – 3 meals daily, eaten in local restaurants en route to riding locations as needed and cooked at the campsite plus water, beverages and snacks. All food is provided and prepared meals are cooked outdoors during camp by the MTBX Staff and participants. 
  • Daily Camp Schedule:  Includes preparing and cooking daily meals outdoor as a group, transportation to daily group trail rides and/or local jump parks and other group activities. Campers will relax by the camp fires under the stars and sleep outdoors in tents at the campsite.

  • Outdoor Camping Gear:Personal sleeping gear is required. 1-2 person tent, sleeping pad, warm sleeping bag and pillow. Riders will need rain gear, outdoor clothing, swim suit and towel, other clothing appropriate to riding in the location and according to expected weather conditions.
  • Riding Trails: Many trails selected are full day rides. They can last up to 5-8 hours on the trail ranging from 8 – 20 miles and 2,000 – 3,500 feet elevation gain. Shorter rides are also scheduled with activities so that no one gets burnt out.
  • Other Activities: Additional outdoor activities include: jump parks, swimming, etc.

$1435/ Lake Tahoe
June 29 - July 3

 Granite Flat (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
North Star Bike Park and Beach Day.

$1250 / Santa Cruz
July 20-24 & August 3-7

Henry Cowell (4 night)
All meals included.
 Professional photos, video footage and end-of-week edited music video.
Downhill Shuttle, Beach Day, Beach Boardwalk.

Select Your Package

$1435/ Lake Tahoe ( June 29 - July 3 )

Granite Flat (4 night)

$1250 / Santa Cruz ( July 20-24 & August 3-7 )

Henry Cowell (4 night)
×