About Psalm 23 Camp
A Family Farm. A Place of Faith.
A Heart for Serving Others.
Nestled at the foot of Peter's Mountain in Gap Mills, West Virginia, Psalm 23 Camp is a 300-acre family farm that has welcomed generations of campers, volunteers, and visitors since 1985.
Founded by Dennis and Glenda Rowan, the camp has a rich history of sharing the love of Jesus Christ through faith, fellowship, and service. Today, we're preparing for a renewed purpose centered on prayer, rest, and restoration.
Our Story
In the summer of 1985, Dennis and Glenda welcomed 14 local children to their sheep farm for three days of camping. With a few tents, meals cooked over an open fire, and a desire to share their faith, Psalm 23 Camp began.
Over the years, the camp grew into something much larger. Through Servants at Work (S.A.W.), youth and adult groups traveled from across the country to help families in need with home repairs and other service projects.
40 Years of Faithfulness
Through the years, God has used Psalm 23 Camp to impact countless lives.
4,400+
Voluneers
100,000+
Hours of Service
21
States Represented
Looking Ahead
After regular camp activities concluded in 2019, the property entered a season of rest.
Today, we're prayerfully preparing for Psalm 23 Camp to become a place where individuals, families, pastors, missionaries, and ministry groups can step away from daily demands to spend time with the Lord.
Our vision is simple: Green Pastures. Still Waters. Restored Souls.
Inspired by Psalm 23, we want to provide a peaceful setting for prayer, listening to the Lord, and spiritual renewal.
While retreat opportunities are still being developed, we invite you to join us in prayer as we prepare for what comes next.
A Shepherd's Heart
For Dennis and Glenda, the camp was more than a ministry. It was an extension of their home and their faith.
Dennis, a former university professor, returned to the family farm in 1982 to raise sheep. His years of shepherding, studying Scripture, and spending time in prayer deepened his understanding of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
That relationship between the shepherd and his sheep became part of the camp's foundation, alongside a commitment to serving others both locally and through international mission outreach.
Dennis went on to his heavenly home on April 17, 2025. His love for God's Word, his family, and the people he served remains an important part of the Psalm 23 Camp story.
Remembering Dennis Rowan >>>
Dennis Rowan
C0-Founder
Green pastures. Still waters. Restored souls.
Location
1990 Rowan Road
Gap Mills, WV 24941