Base Camp has increased in size and participation by 400% in the last 2 years! New and exciting things are taking place so come see what all the buzz is about...

Experience ADVENTURE in the great outdoors.

LEARN new outdoor activities and skills.

CHALLENGE yourself to do more than you ever thought possible.

GROW as a person and a leader.

CONNECT with other people and friends.

EXPLORE your surroundings in wild Western North Carolina. 

Our Mission:
In support of the mission of the Student Affairs Division and the University Center, the purpose of Base Camp Cullowhee (BCC) is to provide a comprehensive array of outdoor program services to the Western Carolina University community. Through outdoor recreation trips, outdoor equipment rental, and experiential education services, BCC provides experiences that foster student engagement, synthesis of knowledge and skills, community building, healthy recreation habits, and student retention.

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