ATHENS, TX
About:
Since 1947 we've welcomed over 340,000 guests through our gates for retreats, summer camps, outdoor education, weddings, leadership training, family reunions, & more.
Our facilities consist of dorm-style sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, a dining hall, and numerous outdoor recreation options including a swimming pool, multiple lakes, sports equipment and fields, and more.
Disciples Crossing consists of two separate camps split by highway 31: the "Main Camp" and "Creative Camp". The Main Camp is our original property on the east-bound side of the road where our office is located and most events take place.
From Dallas
Disciples Crossing is located ~2 hours and 15 minutes from the stake center.
Directions:
Head southeast on E Lake Highlands Dr
Use the ramp to merge onto I-30 E toward Mesquite
Continue on I-30 E
Merge onto US-80 E
Take the exit for US-175 S / TX-19 S toward Kaufman/Athens
Continue on US-175 S / TX-19 S
Take Loop 7 E toward Athens
Exit onto TX-31 E toward Tyler
Continue for about 1 mile
Arrive at Disciples Crossing, 3693 TX-31 E, Athens, TX (on the right)
Dormitory-style rooms for larger groups equipped with:
Electricity
Interior light
A/C unit
Access to showers and bathrooms
Shared common areas for meals and activities
Participants need to bring:
Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
Pillow