Central Iowa · Eldora, IA
Pine Lake Camps
Pine Lake Camps is a Christian camp and retreat center in Eldora, Iowa, on 49 acres next to Pine Lake State Park. Its 19 cabins and 6-room lodge can sleep roughly 200 people combined. It runs summer youth camp and hosts family reunions, church retreats, and other group getaways year-round.
Facts verified from the camp’s own website · Last verified 2026-09-11
208
Sleeps
200
Largest room seats
Getting there
- 1 h from Waterloo
- 1 h 40 min from Mason City
- 1 h 45 min from Des Moines
32203 230th St, Eldora, IA 50627 · drive times are typical, not rush hour
On the property
Water sportsFishingGame roomCampfire areasPoolSports fieldsArcheryRopes courseZip lineClimbing wallPlaygroundDisc golf
The facts
| Lodging | Cabins (190 beds) · Lodge rooms (18 beds) |
| Meals | Full food service |
| Season | Year-round |
| Hosts | Youth groups · Families · Marriage retreats |
| Affiliation | non-denominational Christian (Free Grace United) |
| Property | 49 acres |
| Established | 1957 |
| Phone | (641) 849-1066 |
Pine Lake Camps sits on 49 acres adjacent to Pine Lake State Park and has been a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association since 1960.