Celebrating over 45 years of Christian camping in Iowa


 

 

 

 

 

Camp Ewalu
 

A great place for a retreat or conference!

Camp Ewalu is located among the ridges, rock outcroppings, steep slopes, and wooded river valleys of beautiful Northeast Iowa.  Reservations are welcomed from churches, schools, colleges, agencies, institutions and civic organizations.   Ewalu operates two separate sites located near Strawberry Point.  Camp Ewalu's main site has several lodges, cabins and  bunkhouses available for large or small retreat groups - up to 175 in size.  Ewalu also operates the Stone Retreat Center, a high comfort facility designed for adult and family groups - up to 50 in size.

Stone CenterStone Retreat Center: The retreat center has 16 private rooms for adults or families that can sleep up to 50 people.  Sleeping rooms have twin beds and private restroom facilities.  There is a dining room, lounge, kitchen, large fireplace, and separate meeting rooms.  Linen service is provided. More Info

Ewalu Main Site:  The camp's main site is located on 500 acres of woodlands, prairies, and rock outcroppings surrounding the beautiful Maquoketa River valley.  Lodges and cabins are grouped together in the woods and offer a peaceful setting ideal for retreats, conferences and seminars. More Info
 

 

 

 

Cedar LodgeCedar Lodge is the largest facility at the camp's main site with eight rooms and bunk beds that sleep up to 75 people.  The building has a large dining room, two meeting rooms for breakout sessions, three fireplaces, common showers and bathrooms, and a large kitchen.  Cedar Lodge is located near Walnut and Cherry Cabins which can house an additional 100 people.  Ewalu's main site also has several other lodges available for small and large retreats.  Groups provide own bedding.

For more information about lodges, facilities, and services at Ewalu's Main Site click on the following link. More Info

Food Service: Meals are available to all groups at camp.  Groups of 20 or less may choose to do their own cooking if they are staying in one of the smaller lodges - Cherry, Walnut or Hickory Lodge.

Special Services: Special services available for retreat groups include:  cross-country skis, miles of trails, snowshoes, canoes, swimming pool, hayrides, high ropes challenge course, volleyball court, campfires, Bible studies, games, and program assistance.  The camp staff is available to any group for retreat planning or assistance.  

Reservations & Rates:   Call to check on open dates, make reservations, or inquire about retreat fees.   For fees click the links below:

Stone Center - Stone Center Fees 
Ewalu Main Site - Main Site Fees
Special Services -  Special Fees

Getting There:  Camp Ewalu's main site is located 3 miles west of Strawberry Point on Highway 3.  The Ewalu Stone Center is 2.5 miles north of Strawberry Point on Highway 13.  Follow this link for a map to Ewalu: Map

Contact Info:

     Camp Ewalu
     37776 Alpha Avenue
     Strawberry Point, IA 52076
     Phone: (563)933-4700
     Fax: (563)933-6022
     camp@ewalu.org