Lake of the Woods Family of Camps

Lakeside Retreats at Lake of the Woods - a magnificent spring-fed lake in Decatur, Michigan - sits on a gorgeous 80+ acre property. The property is unique in that it is actually three campuses in one - there are three distinct lodging areas with shared activity space and lakefront. This is a great feature for super-large groups (we can accommodate up to 700 guests!) who want a measure of intimacy and who want to have separate living facilities for different types of guests (i.e., mens-womens, kids-adults, beginners-advanced, etc.). It also offers the smaller group greater privacy when sharing the facility with others. The lodgings are modern, bright and airy, with high ceilings and newly renovated bathrooms and showers. Conveniently located, Lakeside Retreats at Lake of the Woods is just 2 hours from Chicago and 2 1/2 hours from Detroit.

Amphitheater
Basketball (3 courts)
Beach Volleyball (2 courts)
Golf: 6-hole course with driving range
Lakefront: waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing, sailing, kayak, tubing
Land sports: numerous fields for soccer, football, softball, and more
Ropes Course & Climbing Tower
Swimming: heated pool
Tennis courts (8)

CABINS: 36
BEDS: 700
BATHROOM FACILITIES: All cabins have bathroom and shower facilities.
DINING: Large dining facilities seats up to 700 at a time. Meals are served family or buffet style.
OUTDOOR DINING: Outdoor picnic seating for 200

Open-air Pavilion with 3,200 square feet of meeting and activity space
Dining Halls
Campfire Rings
3 Recreation Lodges

Modern, bright airy lodgings with high ceilings and new bathrooms... total lodging capacity is 700 guests on 3 beautiful campuses!!

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Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls
and Greenwoods Camp for Boys
84600 47-1/2 Street
Decatur, MI 49045

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Directions to Lake of the Woods Family of Camps

Print directions

From Chicago (approx. 2 1/4 hours from downtown)

Take the Dan Ryan Expressway and the Chicago Skyway out of Chicago - follow the Indiana Toll Road to Exit 21 (I-94 East-Detroit/Lake Station) or take I-294 out of Chicago to Indiana Toll Road East and follow instructions 2 through 5.

Take Exit 21 and follow Interstate 94 East

Follow Interstate 94 freeway to Exit 56 - Decatur

Take M-51 South, 7 miles to Decatur

From Decatur, follow M-51 South about 1 1/2 miles - slow down and watch for Lake of the Woods Access sign (you will have just passed a restaurant/ice cream parlor called "HAYLOFT"). Turn right on 47-1/2 Street, about 1/2 mile to camp.

NOTE: On the return drive to Chicago, take I-94 West to Exit 16 (Indiana Toll Road 90 West). There are earlier exits to the Indiana Toll Road, but you do not need to get on the Toll Road there.

From Detroit (approx. 2 3/4 hours), Toledo and East

Take Interstate I-94 to Exit 56 - Decatur

Take M-51 South, 7 miles to Decatur

From Indianapolis and South:

Take route 31 to Niles, Michigan

At Niles, turn north on M-51 towards Decatur - about 2 miles after you pass 52nd Street - slow down, watch for Lake of the Woods Access sign. Turn left on 47 1/2 Street, about 1/2 mile to camp.

From St. Louis

Take Interstate 55 north to Interstate 80 (East and North before Joliet)

Continue East on Interstate 80 as it becomes Interstate 80 & 94 Tri-State Highway (do not get off on I-94 Calumet Expressway or Tri-State Toll Way 294).

Continue on Interstate 94 East, pass Gary and the Indiana Toll Road, and then proceed all the way on Interstate 94 to Exit 56 - Decatur.

Take M-51 South, 7 miles to Decatur

From Decatur, follow M-51 South about 1-1/2 miles - slow down and watch for Lake of the Woods Access sign (you will have just passed a restaurant/ice cream parlor called "HAYLOFT"). Turn right on 47-1/2 Street, about 1/2 mile to camp.