An Elevated Vision
At the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus at the University of Denver, all students immerse themselves in the holistic approach to education that sets DU apart: the 4D Experience. The four integrated dimensions—advancing intellectual growth, exploring character, promoting well-being, and pursuing lives and careers of purpose—will guide every program and activity on the mountain campus, just as they do on our urban campus.
The Kennedy Mountain Campus is for the entire DU community, and all students—from those studying music to those exploring the sciences—have an opportunity to engage with this space throughout their time at DU. Here, there is something for every learner to expand upon and apply to their studies on DU’s urban campus. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, these experiences are available with no additional financial burden to our students or their families.
Peak Features
724 property acres
612,000 acres of Roosevelt National Forest
109 miles from the University of Denver Urban Campus
8,100 feet in elevation
13 miles from the scenic Poudre Canyon and Cache la Poudre River
10 on-site cabins supporting groups of 16-180 guests
Low and High Ropes Challenge Course
Indoor and Outdoor Climbing
Bucksbaum Outdoor Gateway with two learning studios, an art studio, and a conference room
Diverse wildlife including elk, deer, moose, black bear, and mountain lions
Let Us Be Your Guide
The James C. Kennedy Mountain campus in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado is for everyone. Our property and team can provide a range of experiences for students, faculty and staff, alumni, families, and community groups to enhance personal growth, well-being, leadership and character development, team building, problem-solving, communication, and risk-taking.
We offer a variety of experiences at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, the DU Urban Campus, or off-site taking advantage of the picturesque Colorado landscape.
Experience Kennedy Mountain Campus
Day Trips
Get outside to explore new places and experience life outside of your comfort zone. Enrich your experience by gaining new skills, meeting new people, learning about yourself, and having fun.
Private Events
Utilize our Kennedy Mountain Campus facilities and services for private events of all types.
Overnight & Weekend Getaways
Spend the night or weekend with us with your fellow students, group, organization, corporation, alumni, or family and wake up to the Colorado outdoors and new adventures.
Break & Extended Travel
Spend interterm, spring break, or summer break taking an academic course, certification course, or exploring and experiencing outdoor adventure.
Custom Experiences
Work with us to create a custom outcome-based experience for your group taking advantage of our 724 acres and DU service above self hospitality.
Looking to Work With Us?
Work with the Kennedy Mountain Campus team as a camp counselor, outdoor activity facilitator, maintenance tech, operations associate, or more!