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Welcome to Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center
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Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat is a family and group campground. Make your reservations by calling 231-869-5627 or emailing info@lakemichigancamp.org.
The 2023 Season will be May 12- Oct. 15.
RV Sites (with 50/30/20 electric and water hookups), cabins, platform “glamping” tents, and a wide variety of activities, make this waterfront campground a peaceful getaway for you and your family and friends. Now open to the public, it has offered spiritual renewal and family time for over 60 years. See our calendar page for special events.
Elementary through High Schoolers can come to youth camp — see descriptions under “Events.” In July high school adventure camps depart from Lake Michigan Camp. Contact our office for booking your own seasonal retreat.
A half mile of pristine Lake Michigan waterfront is calling your name – and Lake Michigan Camp gives you the opportunity to enjoy one of Michigan’s greatest natural treasures. Set just south of Pentwater in the beautiful woods along the sand dunes, Lake Michigan Camp offers a unique camping experience.
Director, Erik Bengston
Office: 231-869-5627
info@lakemichigancamp.org
Events
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Cost
Grades
Dates
Event ID
Title
Cost
$50
Grades
6-12
Dates
04/28/2023-04/30/2023
Event ID
LM23CONFIR
Students 6th-12th grade who are ready to make their confirmation will enjoy a weekend at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat including activities, music, and God-filled conversation. Share the journey of faith with other students. Led by local United Methodist pastors and meets all the criteria for confirmation, which can then be conducted at the student’s home church. Contact Erik Bengston, 231-869-5627.
Includes lunch with parents on Sunday at 12:30. Register by April 24.
Check in 6 pm Friday. Check out 1:30 pm Sunday.
Title
Cost
Grades
Dates
05/04/2023-05/07/2023
Event ID
We are are excited for the camping season, and we can use your help to get the camp ready. Come for the weekend or come for the day Saturday. Please let us know you’ll be coming by emailing info@lakemichigancamp.org.
Volunteers can camp for free that weekend. Meals provided Friday night through Sunday morning. Thank you!!
Volunteers can camp for free that weekend. Meals provided Friday night through Sunday morning. Thank you!!
Title
Cost
Grades
Dates
05/12/2023-10/15/2023
Event ID
Beautiful, wooded sites just on the other side of the dune from Lake Michigan.
Season: May 12 – Oct. 15 (note: no reservations available June 25-July 1, 2023 due to youth camp)
Please call for post-season sites without hook ups.
Max RV size: 45ft. Most sites are for RVs under 30ft. Please check sites for length limits.
Platform canvas tents & cabins: Available by reservation
- Our campground is open to the public and offers a positive Christian camping experience for individuals, families, groups and churches.
- Reservations are strongly encouraged, though walk-ins are possible, especially weekdays.
- Pavilion with kitchen facilities attached is available for group use.
- Large gathering area with seating for campfires and worship services.
- Restrooms and shower facilities convenient to campsites.
- Bikes and kayaks available to registered campers.
- Calendar of Events
Individual and Group Reservations: Call or email Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Office, 231-869-5627 or info@lakemichigancamp.org. Currently taking group reservations for 2023. Individual reservations open January 10, 2023.
Title
Cost
$399 Through 4/30/23; $420 from 5/1/23
Grades
9-12
Dates
06/25/2023-07/01/2023
Event ID
LM23HS
Grow friendships, enjoy all the activities, games, sand dune sledding, rocketry, crafts, fun and Bible study at Lake Michigan Camp. We combine awesome traditions built over the decades with the latest trends of today. Stay in bunk houses, swim in Lake Michigan, explore God’s creation on the dunes.
“FruitFULL Faith: A Spirit-Filled Life” – You know life can be complicated and challenging no matter how old you are. When you can understand and grow into your God-given gifts (the fruits of the spirit), you are assured that you are on the right track and you never walk alone.
Check in: 3-4 pm Check out: 10-11 am
Title
Cost
$399 Through 4/30/23; $420 from 5/1/23
Grades
3-5
Dates
06/25/2023-07/01/2023
Event ID
LM23E
Grow friendships, enjoy all the activities, games, sand dune sledding, rocketry, crafts, fun and Bible study at Lake Michigan Camp. We combine awesome traditions built over the decades with the latest trends of today. Stay in bunk houses, swim in Lake Michigan, explore God’s creation on the dunes.
“FruitFULL Faith: A Spirit-Filled Life” – You know life can be complicated and challenging no matter how old you are. When you can understand and grow into your God-given gifts (the fruits of the spirit), you are assured that you are on the right track and you never walk alone.
Check in: 3-4 pm Check out: 10-11 am Note: Incoming 2nd graders may register if they will have a sibling attending camp. Contact the registrar, registrar@umcamping.org
Title
Cost
$399 Through 4/30/23; $420 from 5/1/23
Grades
6-9
Dates
06/25/2023-07/01/2023
Event ID
LM23M
Grow friendships, enjoy all the activities, games, sand dune sledding, rocketry, crafts, fun and Bible study at Lake Michigan Camp. We combine awesome traditions built over the decades with the latest trends of today. Stay in bunk houses, swim in Lake Michigan, explore God’s creation on the dunes.
“FruitFULL Faith: A Spirit-Filled Life” – You know life can be complicated and challenging no matter how old you are. When you can understand and grow into your God-given gifts (the fruits of the spirit), you are assured that you are on the right track and you never walk alone.
Check in: 3-4 pm Check out: 10-11 am
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Nice big campground with wooded shady sites and beautiful Lake Michigan beach frontage. very friendly and helpful staff, we will definitely be back.
Cody, RV Campground Camper
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We love this campground. Quiet, well run, and beautiful setting. You will love the sand dunes, walks on the beach and astounding sunsets. We come here every year and are extremely excited about the new camp director and how they are working so hard to make such positive improvements to the entire camp. Will continue to come back every year!
Brenda, Google Reviewer
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"Opened my mind to what is going on in the world and how the Bible can help us understand it with an open mind/heart."
Kenneth, Google Reviewer
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"Our daughter is happier. She missed one-on-one connections with other kids. This trip was a life changer for her. Thank you so much!"
Parent of Middle School Adventure Camper
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We stayed here for 2 nights and it was super peaceful being back in the woods. Great hosts and a great property. There are around 160 acres and 110 campsites that range form tents up to RV's. They even have tents that you can rent out that are already set up. They state that 35 feet is the max but my rig is 37 feet and had no issues at all. Water was good and the power only surged once but it was during a storm. GREAT place to stay if you want to be local to Mears, Silver Lake, Pentwater or even Ludington. With how busy some of the campgrounds can get in those cities, this one is perfect. Updated play-set and dump station as well. We will be back for sure.
Journey with the Jakes, Google Reviewer
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“It's one of the best places to take your family camping, so very peaceful, and the view of the lake is breathtaking.”
Camper
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The campground is open to the public for individuals, families and groups. The retreat center is available year round.
Jenny Fleischer
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"Watching the sunset from the deck on the beach is my favorite place in the whole world."
Youth Camper
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"Spent an amazing Father’s Day weekend at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat! We all had a great old time. This was our second time and loved every minute of it. Great friends, bonfires, good food, swimming, fishing and amazing memories were made."
Becky Peterson
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Mine & my sister's family thoroughly enjoyed camping with you in July. It was the BEST camping we did all of 2021. Thank you for such a wonderful relaxing experience and gorgeous location. The dune, beach, all the amenities...our children enjoyed themselves the entire time and we all felt safe and taken care of like family. Thank you again for everything!! You helped make wonderful memories for our families.
Rebecca on Facebook
Contact
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5807 Ridge Rd
Pentwater, MI 49449Director, Erik Bengston
Call or email to make reservations
231-869-5627
info@lakemichigancamp.org - 231-869-5627
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Another amazing Camp Sunday. Two services this morning and then another this evening called “Messy Church” yep you heard it right. “Messy Church”. What a great way to get together with families to share food, sing, pray and play once a month and enjoy the presence of God!!!
We loved having you! Thanks again for spending the day with us!
Enjoying a camp Sunday here at both services. What a beautiful church!!!
Nardin Park United Methodist Church
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