On October 21, 2015, Wilderness was purchased by the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Association (WCRA) and was officially granted 501(c)3 status. WCRA became a Nonprofit Corporation June 15, 2015
September 14, 1964 – Wilderness was created by the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church. It provides summer camp opportunities for children and youth and is available to groups of all sizes for retreats, camping, and recreational activities.