Best. Week. Ever.

Lutheran lakeside camp - est. 1959

Welcome

To Lutheran
Lakeside Camp

AN ELCA OUTDOOR & RETREAT MINISTRY

Our Mission:

Rooted in Christ, Lakeside is a place of belonging where all people can find joy and purpose in God’s creation. 

Summer Camp Programs

At Lakeside Lutheran Camp, our campers enjoy time in a welcoming community that embraces them for who they are. Campers are given unique opportunities to try new things, challenge themselves, enjoy creation, make friends, and grow in their faith. Every activity at camp is designed and facilitated in a way to help campers have the BEST WEEK EVER! 

We are equipped to handle any type of retreat from one day to week long events for all sizes of groups. Whether you are a men's group, woman's group, religious organization, sports team, class mates, quilters, fishermen, pastors, non profit organization, college group, service group, or a combination.

Located in the heart of Okoboji in Spirit Lake, IA - the Lakeside Event Center sits on a quarter mile of property right on the beautiful, East Okoboji Lake and is surrounded by a lot of mature trees and meadows - a venue unlike any other in the area!

Schedule your next large group event, retreat, or family reunion now!

lodging
Lutheran Lakeside Camp: 2491 170th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

We offer a variety of lodging options from rustic cabins, individual rooms, camping, and fully furbished retreat spaces for large groups anytime of year. We have endless activities for all ages, interests, and abilities. We specialize in family reunions, retreats, vacations, weddings, and everything in between. Our property is located next to the lake and all it has to offer while still being private and peaceful.

We are equipped to handle any type of retreat from one day to week long events for all sizes of groups. Whether you are a men’s group, woman’s group, religious organization, sports team, class mates, quilters, fishermen, pastors, non profit organization, college group, service group, or a combination we would love to help you have the best possible retreat experience.

Here at the Lakeside Event Center, we want you to have a relaxing, stress-free wedding weekend. This is why we only do 1 wedding at a time, and you have the space from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. We offering ceremony locations, reception space, and lodging so you can do it all and focus on the special event and not the stresses of it.

This place truly has a magical feeling and has touched so many people’s lives, we are so excited to share it with you and are glad that you are here!

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Early Bird Discount

Save $50 on a Full Week of Camp or $25 on Day  Camp/Half Weeks.