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Where Life Change Happens

Allaso Ranch

A Christ-centered camp and retreat center serving families, churches, and schools since 2008.
Our Story

Allaso means change

Two decades ago, Fellowship Church acquired 1,100 acres of raw land in East Texas with a God-sized dream: build a camp and retreat center that would change lives and impact eternity for generations.

When the gates opened in 2008, that dream became reality.

Today, Allaso Ranch is led by Allaso Ranch staff, Fellowship Church staff, and volunteers who are background-checked, trained, and passionate about pointing the next generation to Jesus. But you don't have to be part of Fellowship Church to be part of what happens here—families from all over Texas and beyond join us every summer.

Allaso means change. And for almost two decades, that's exactly what's happened here—life after life leaving different than when they arrived.

Our Purpose

Life change through the love of Jesus

Everything we do at Allaso Ranch serves one mission: creating space for people to encounter Jesus and leave changed.

Summer Camps
Every summer, thousands of kids and students spend a week at Allaso Ranch—and many leave having made the most important decision of their lives. Through Christ-centered teaching, meaningful friendships, and unforgettable experiences, campers grow closer to God and discover who He created them to be.

Host Your Event
Churches, ministries, and organizations use Allaso Ranch for retreats, conferences, and group events year-round. With lodging for 50–500 guests, full-service catering, flexible meeting spaces, and activities your group will talk about for months—we handle the details so you can focus on your purpose.

Outdoor University
We partner with Texas schools to provide hands-on outdoor education that students actually remember. Day trips and overnight programs for K–12, with curriculum designed to extend classroom learning into the real world.

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Our Facility

1,100 acres in the piney woods of East Texas

Comfortable, climate-controlled lodging for 50 – 500 guests. A waterpark with lazy river and slides. Ziplines over the lake. Horseback riding. High ropes course and hiking trails. Full-service dining hall. Flexible meeting spaces. And a state-of-the-art auditorium where thousands have made the most important decision of their lives.

Everything we've built exists to help people draw closer to God, each other, and who He created them to be.

Our Leaders

Ed & Lisa Young

Lead Pastors Of Fellowship Church

Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church, one of the largest churches in America. Married for over 40 years with four children (one in Heaven), they've dedicated their lives to creatively and boldly communicating the Bible. In the early 2000s, Ed and Lisa cast the vision for Allaso Ranch—a place where the next generation could encounter Jesus and be changed forever. What started as 1,100 acres of raw East Texas land became the reality that has transformed thousands of lives since 2008.

KEVIN & Heather Ballard

DIRECTORS OF ALLASO RANCH

Kevin brings a background in world-class hospitality from his years with Gaylord Hotels. He's been on staff at Allaso Ranch since 2012 and has served as Director since 2017. Together, Kevin and Heather oversee everything from summer camps to retreats to outdoor education—ensuring every guest experiences excellence and encounters Jesus.

Directions

Directions To Allaso

Allaso Ranch is located just two hours east of Dallas/Fort Worth on Highway 80 and is two hours west of Shreveport.The scenic drive to Allaso Ranch takes you through the piney woods of East Texas, filled with quaint towns that offer activities such as antique shopping and historic sight-seeing.