Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center

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Retreats and Services

Whether it's a large group function, a family reunion, a school or church retreat, a youth group lock-in, or just a quiet get-away to the lakes, 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 plenty of space. With over 200 available beds we can handle your large group, too!

For meetings, conferences, or retreats, bring your group to Okoboji's carpeted Baskerville Dining Hall. Cozy up by the fire or enjoy the cool breezes of air conditioning. Take a coffee break on its 3000-sq. ft. wrap-around deck, perfect for large group outdoor barbequing 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? Okoboji is known across Iowa for its GREAT FOOD SERVICE! We offer many menu options to accommodate a wide variety of tastes and dietary needs. Let our staff 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!

Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center can meet all YOUR needs for a stay in the lakes area. If you have any further questions, would like to schedule your retreat, or want to check on availability, please call toll free 1-866-856-9862 or e-mail okoboji.camp@iaumc.org

 


 

Overnight Facilities

 

NEW HOPE RETREAT CENTER


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  Cost

$12.00 per person per night
Day Use only
$100.00
$350.00
per night minimum

  Details

Heated/Air conditioned, handicapped accessible,secluded on prairie, 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with showers, kitchenette (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, double sink, serving and eating dishes), large meeting area, single bunkbeds, and gas fireplace. Very peaceful. Ideal for your large group!  Comfortably seats 36 for scrapbooking, quilting, etc. Guests are responsible for bringing linens (sheets, towels, etc.)

  Available Year-round
Sleeps 62 persons: Eight separate dorm-style bedrooms (single bunkbeds)
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GUEST LODGE


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  Cost

$250.00 per night
Day Use only
$85.00

  Details

Heated/Air-conditioned,7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers, kitchenette (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, double sink, serving and eating dishes), centralmeeting area with gas fireplace, carpet, laundry facilities, double, single and bunk beds. Guests are responsible for bringing linens (sheets, towels, etc.)

  Available August through May
Sleeps 26 persons: Seven separate bedrooms (single bunk beds)
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WITTSTRUCK/GRANTHAM CABINS


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Wittstruck Cabin

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Grantham Cabin

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  Cost $175.00 per night
Day Use only
$50.00
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Heated/Air-conditioned, 2 bathrooms with showers, kitchenette (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, double sink, serving and eating dishes), central meeting area, single bunk beds.

(each cabin has an identical layout), Guests are responsible for bringing linens (sheets, towels, etc.)

  Available Year-round
Sleeps 16 in each cabin: Two separate bedrooms each (single bunkbeds)
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CLASSROOM DORMS

 
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  Cost $12.00 per person per night
  Details Air-conditioned. dormitory style rooms, single bunk beds, cement floors, 2 bathrooms.
  Available Summer/Late Fall only
Sleeps 95 persons: All dorm-style bedrooms (single bunkbeds)
     

Deposit Information: Deposit for reservations of facilities/food service is 50% of estimated lodging fee and is due 2 weeks after you receive your "reservation agreement". This is a security deposit and 100% of your deposit will apply to the Total Rental Price. Reservations are not valid until payment is received. Deposits are refundable up to 30 days prior to retreat. Phone 1-866-856-9862 with any questions or to check availibility.

 


 

Day Facilities

 

MEETING ROOMS: Ideal for retreats, conferences, church groups, youth activities, luncheons, weddings, receptions, family reunions, parties, school groups, organizations, etc.

Available for Your Meeting:
(All included in your per day fee. Let us do the snacks and drinks, too! Check out our great rates in Food Service section below)

white boards with easel & markers        flip charts plus easels         ● P.A. Systems        TV/VCR/DVD units        Overhead projector plus screens        

Tables & chairs        ● Wireless Internet           Digital Projector             Copy/Fax services

         ·Also See what else is available to you at Lake Okoboji U.M. Camp & Retreat Center

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BASKERVILLE DINING HALL

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Cost

$150.00 per day (price does not include use of kitchen)

 

Details

Heated/Air-conditioned, carpeted, fireplace, tables and chairs, restrooms, large outdoor deck.

The main dining hall kitchen has a state restaurant food license and is not available for rental. 

We prefer groups of 20 or more use our food service.

 

Available

Year-round

Seats

200 persons
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EPWORTH HALL

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  Cost $75.00 per day
  Details Brick building, cement floor.
  Available Seasonal
Seats 150 persons
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TABERNACLE

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Interior

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  Cost $75.00 per day
  Details Historic 1915 building, large stage area,  folding chairs & long benches w/ backs
  Available Seasonal
Seats 600 persons

FOOD SERVICE
All meals are served in Lake Okoboji U.M. Camp & Retreat Center's dining hall.

From barbeques to large group banquets, cozy breakfasts to formal dinners, we can do it all for you! Lake Okoboji U.M. Camp & Retreat Center is known across Iowa for it's GREAT FOOD SERVICE!

Just say "We'd like food service" and our staff will prepare Lake Okoboji U.M. Camp & Retreat Center's most requested meals for you! For group sizes 20 to 200, let us serve you!

You'll love it...GUARANTEED! Phone 1-866-856-9862 now for a reservation.

Breakfast
all breakfasts include coffee, hot cocoa, tea, juice & milk
$6.25 per person*
Continental Breakfast
includes rolls, cereal and fresh fruit
$5.50 per person*

Lunch
all meals include coffee, cocoa, tea, water or juice, milk & dessert

$7.25 per person*
Dinner
all meals include coffee, cocoa, tea, water or juice, milk & dessert
$8.25 per person*
Snacks for Meetings
     Coffee, tea, snack $2.50 per person*
     Beverage only $1.25 per person*

Children 5 and under stay and eat free!

Please feel free to call with specific meal requests. Our cooks will accommodate your group's tastes and special needs whenever possible!

*20 person minimum

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There are two sections to Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center:

 

North(Main) Campus Offers:
·Baskerville Dining Hall
·Swimming Beach
·Guest Lodge
·Tabernacle
·Grantham Cabin
·Wittstruck Cabin
·Classroom Dorm

·Disc Golf Course

·Epworth Hall
·Tennis Courts
·Campfire Areas
·Recreation Equipment
·Camp Offices

South Campus Offers:
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New Hope Retreat Center
·Fishing Ponds

·Go-Kart Track

·Nature Trails & Areas
·Sledding & Tubing Hills
·X-Country Skiing Trails
·Climbing Tower & Zipline
·High & Low Challenge Course
·Archery

·All-terrain boarding
·One of the Highest Points in NW Iowa!

 

Phone

1-866-856-9862
or

e-mail

us now for a reservation.

QUICK LINKS:
·Facilities Information
   Overnight Facilities
   Day Facilities   
·Food Service Details
·What We Offer
·Activities in the Area
·Additional Photos

Downloads
·Summary of Agreement (pdf)
·Release of Liability (pdf)

***Youth Group Special!
Youth groups can stay in Guest, Grantham or Wittstruck for $12 per person per night! We'll even throw in a wagon tour! Phone 1-866-856-9862 now for a reservation.***

Please Note: Alcohol is not allowed on the camp- grounds. Smoking is allowed outside of buildings only.

Available to YOU
at Lake Okoboji U.M.
Camp & Retreat Center:

 

Beach area for swimming
Fishing docks

Children's park
Tennis court
Volleyball court
Basketball courts
Baseball/softball fields
Picnic tables
Recreation equipment
Hiking
Wagon tours of South   Campus ($1/person)
Camp store

  (located in dining hall)

Wirless Internet

  (North Campus only)

Campfire facilities with   firewood
TV, VCR & DVD (please   reserve)
Copy/Fax Services

Digital Projector

RV hook-ups (20 Amp.   $12/day)
PA System (6 mics,    $10/day)

 

Explore the Iowa Great Lakes Vacation area and find these other fun activities including:

Amusement Parks
Water Parks
Camping
Queen Lake Excursion   Boat Rides
Boat/Jet-Ski/Tube Rentals
Go-cart Rentals
Para-Sailing
Golf Courses, Mini-Golf
Miles of paved bike trails
Winter Activities (skiing,   sledding, ice fishing, tubing,   snow mobiling, etc.)
For more Iowa Great   Lakes tourism information,   phone 1-800-270-2574 or   visit www.vacationokoboji.com

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Waterfront

 


Camp Store


Campfire Area


Deck Area