Tucked away just off the shores of West Lake Okoboji lies over 100 acres of beautiful camp, conference and retreat opportunities in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes Vacation Land. Camp activities include high & low ropes challenge course, crafts, wagon rides through our rolling prairie, off road
go-karts,water sliding, mountain boarding, Bible Study,archery, campfires, sand volleyball, 9-hole disc golf course, basketball, and group games in the green grass of our parklike setting. Swim & relax in the cool, clear water of Iowa's most popular lake! Travel to theme parks and many of the area's hottest attractions. Campers enjoy wonderful food service, air-conditioned/heated facilities, cutting edge programming, the opportunity to grow in faith & leadership, and warm Christian hospitality from trained
staff.
For 93 years, the ministry at Okoboji has changed hearts and lives!! All camping events encourage campers to learn, play, experience God's love in the outdoors, grow in faith in a safe atmosphere, and to reach their personal best! A child's time at camp can have a profound effect on the rest of their lives.Come
and explore the wonders of Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp! We're so excited
to see you soon! Let us serve you in this American Camp Association accredited facility.
As well as
being a great camp, Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp
is also a four seasons retreat center! Guests enjoy
wonderful food service, air-conditioned/heated
facilities and warm Christian hospitality. Whether it's
a large group function, a family reunion, or just a
quiet weekend near the lake, we offer comfortable
accommodations at affordable rates, year-round!
If it's
overnight space you're looking for, our full range of
cabin choices can sleep anywhere from 16 - 62 people.
All cabins and retreat lodges include kitchenettes,
bathrooms and central living areas. With over 200
available beds, we can handle your large group too! For
meetings, conferences or retreats, bring your group up
to our carpeted Baskerville Dining hall and cozy
up by the fire or enjoy the cool breezes of the air
conditioning. Take a coffee or cappuccino break on the
3000-sq. ft. wrap-around deck, perfect for large family
outdoor barbecuing or summer iced tea sipping. Your
group could meet in the historic Methodist Camp
Tabernacle, which seats up to 600. Enjoy the rustic
feel of Epworth Hall where your group of up to
150 can enjoy the perfect setting for meetings, worship
and an array of other activities.
To
make your Okoboji experience even better, why not let us
do the cooking? Our Food
Service is the well-known across Iowa for being
fantastic! We offer many menu options to accommodate a
wide variety of tastes and dietary needs. Let our cooks
create the perfect meal for your group! Enjoy our famous
summer cookouts on the deck or come indoors for a
relaxing, sit-down meal. Whether it's fresh coffee,
cappuccino and homemade baked goods or a 200-person
banquet, we've got you covered! LET US SERVE
YOU!
To
provide sacred space where Jesus Christ transforms lives, persons
grow in Christian discipleship and leaders are developed to
empower their local churches in the world; and to facilitate this
mission through Christian hospitality.