• Group celebrates atop mountain peak; joyous expressions amidst rugged terrain
  • People walking by water body with mountains in background
  • Students examining rock sample amidst forested hills.
  • Hikers pause atop mountain trail with valley view beneath partly cloudy sky.
  • Hikers on rocky mountain trail; some wearing helmets
  • Group gathers by forested streambank; treeline visible beyond.

University of Michigan Rocky Mountain Field Station

Nestled in the mountains just south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and tucked between the Hoback River and Bridger Teton National Forest, the Camp Davis Rocky Mountain Field Station has provided an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity for University of Michigan students since 1929. Camp Davis hosts courses in geology, environmental sciences and ecology.

This ideal outdoor classroom offers some of the most scenic and varied geology, ecology and history in North America with a location within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and at the intersection of the Yellowstone hotspot, Rocky Mountains, and Basin and Range. Elevate your summer by taking a course at Camp Davis!

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Orientation 2025
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Camp FAQ

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Earth 440 – Geology Field Course

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Earth 116 – Introductory Geology

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Earth 450 – Ecosystem Science

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Earth 202 – Introductory Environmental Science

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Tuition and Fees

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Earth 344 – Energy and the Environment

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Satisfy Requirements

Camp Davis Facts

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Courses each summer

12

Student: faculty ratio

24

Typical class size

30

Amazing days in Wyoming

Camp Davis Summer 2025 Timeline

April 17, 2025
Camp Davis Application Open

April 17, 2025
December 20, 2024
Earth Major Application Deadline

December 20, 2024
February 15, 2025
Earth Fin-Aid Deadline

February 15, 2025
March 24, 2025
LS&A Fin-Aid Deadline

March 24, 2025
March 26, 2025
Camp Davis Registration Opens

March 26, 2025
April 17, 2025
Camp Orientation Meeting

April 17, 2025
April 30, 2025
Camp Davis Cancellation Deadline

April 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
Loaner Gear Checkout Deadline

May 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
Camp Davis Tuition & Fees Due

June 30, 2025
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Meetings and Events

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Research

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Centennial Vision

News & Events

  • Camp Davis Orientation Session
    by cmalvica
    WHEN: April 17th, 2025 WHERE: 1528 NUB TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 PM We are excited to announce our upcoming Camp Davis Orientation Session! Join Camp Davis faculty to learn everything you need to know about our upcoming summer program. Discussions will include departure schedules, travel itineraries, safety protocols, gear checkout, packing lists, and we’ll answer… Continue reading Camp Davis Orientation Session
  • Camp Davis Informational Session
    by cmalvica
    WHEN: Nov 12th, 2024 WHERE: 1528 NUB TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM We are excited to announce our upcoming fall semester Camp Davis Info Session! Join Camp Davis faculty and past students to learn everything you need to know about our upcoming summer program and hear first-hand from students who’ve been in your boots. Discussion… Continue reading Camp Davis Informational Session
  • GSA Field Camp Scholarships
    by Nathan A Niemi
    J. David Lowell Field Camp Scholarships from the Geological Society of America will provide up to $2000 to undergraduates to attend the field camp of their choice. Awards will be based on diversity, economic/financial need, and merit. Application deadline is March. https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Field_Experiences/GSA/fieldexp/home.aspx