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Camp Bliss is a Unique Retreat and Vacation Destination

Camp Bliss, year-round wheelchair accessible retreat and vacation destination nestled on 48-acres of stately pines and hardwood forest on Long Lake, Lake 3 and Lake 4 in northern Minnesota is available for private rentals, weekend getaways, special occasions, vacations, conferences, holidays and weddings. Lodging options, accessible for all abilities, offer year-round accommodations. Private rentals support low or no cost specialty retreats and getaways for Veterans and people with disabilities.

Nature beckons and adventures await at Camp Bliss! Celebrate with family and friends while canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, snowshoeing, kayaking, boating, biking, and hiking. Enjoy local wine paired with stunning sunset views for a lifetime of special memories.

Come up North and find your BLISS!

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Lodge

Rustic Lodge sleeps 25 people; private bedrooms, spacious lofts, comfortable sleeper sofas and large bunkroom. Amazing lodge includes bathrooms with accessible roll-in showers.

Bliss House

Bliss House

Exquisite Bliss House sleeps 18 people; bedrooms and sleeper sofas. Includes double sink master on-suite with Jacuzzi bathtub.

Cabin

Cabin

Lakeside cabin sleeps 4 people; bedroom, loft and sleeper sofas. Huge deck overlooks Lake Three.

Glamping Cabins

Each Glamping Cabin is a dream of a tiny cabin. There is a queen sofa sleeper with loft for storage with new luxury outdoor bathroom newly completed with a tiled shower and kitchen just 100 feet away!

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Camp Bliss is an incredible retreat and vacation destination in Walker, Minnesota.

Nestled on 48 acres of stately pines between three scenic lakes.

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Upcoming Events

  • Fri
    24
    Sep
    2021

    Guns & Goods Raffle

    7:30 pmLearn More

    2021 Guns and Goods Raffle - Friday, September 24th, 2021

     

    Scroll down for list of guns being raffled off!

     

     

    The cost to send 1 Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, or anyone with a disability to Camp Bliss for a retreat is $650, which includes lodging and all meals. Because of donations/sales from our 2020 Guns and Goods Raffle, we are able to supplement $575 per person, up to 50 people.

     

    Thank you to all of our sponsors!

    (Click on logos to be linked to their website)

     

     

     

         

         

     

    2021 Gun list:

    (Download Gun List Poster)

    1.              Taurus G2C 9mm
    2.              Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga
    3.              Henry lever action 22 LR
    4.              Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR
    5.              Winchester SXP syn 12 GA
    6.              Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga
    7.              Winchester SXP syn 12 GA
    8.              Savage Axis II W/Scope 6.5 Creedmore
    9.              Savage Axis II W/Scope 243 Win
    10.           Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm
    11.           Ruger LCP 380
    12.           Henry lever action 22 LR
    13.           Savage 555 O/U 12 Ga.
    14.           Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR
    15.           Winchester SXP syn20 Ga
    16.           Savage 555 O/U 20 Ga.
    17.           Winchester SXP syn 12 GA
    18.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 6.5 Creedmore
    19.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    20.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    21.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    22.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    23.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    24.           Taurus G2C 9mm
    25.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 243 Win
    26.           Winchester SXP syn20 Ga
    27.           Henry lever action 22 LR
    28.           Winchester SX4 hybrid 12 Ga 3"
    29.           Taurus G2C 9mm
    30.           Smith and Wesson shield 9mm Bugout
    31.           Winchester SXP syn20 Ga
    32.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06
    33.           Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga
    34.           Winchester SXP syn20 Ga
    35.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 6.5 Creedmore
    36.           Sig Sauer 365
    37.           Savage 555 O/U 20 Ga.
    38.           Taurus G2C 9mm
    39.           Tikka T-3 Stainless 7mm
    40.           Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm
    41.           Mossberg 12 Ga. camo combo
    42.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06
    43.           Ruger LC9S 9MM
    44.           Henry lever action 22 LR
    45.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    46.           Ruger LCP 380
    47.           Benelli Nova 12 ga
    48.           Savage A22 22 mag
    49.           Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm
    50.           Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR
    51.           Winchester SXP syn 12 GA
    52.           Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR
    53.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    54.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06
    55.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    56.           Savage 555 O/U 12 Ga.
    57.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    58.           Savage 555 O/U 12 Ga.
    59.           Winchester SXP syn20 Ga
    60.           Beretta A 300 Outlander Syn. 12 ga.
    61.          Ruger LC9S 9MM
    62.          Stoeger 3020 20 Ga. Camo
    63.          Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    64.           Henry Golden boy
    65.           Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm
    66.           Benelli Nova 12 ga
    67.           Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga
    68.           Mossberg 12 Ga. camo combo
    69.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    70.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    71.           Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR
    72.           Ruger LCP 380
    73.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    74.           Ruger LC9S 9MM
    75.           Henry Golden boy
    76.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    77.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06
    78.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    79.           Benelli Nova 12 ga
    80.           Savage 220 slug gun 20 Ga
    81.           Ruger LC9S 9MM
    82.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    83.           Ruger AR 556
    84.           Savage Axis II W/Scope 243 Win
    85.           Savage Model 64 F 22 Lr.
    86.           Henry lever action 22 LR
    87.           Benelli Nova 12 ga
    88.           Mossberg 12 Ga. camo combo
    89.           Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 lr
    90.           Winchester SXP syn 12 GA
    91.           Smith and Wesson M&P 223
    92.          Mossberg 12 Ga. camo combo
    93.          Ruger LC9S 9MM
    94.          Savage 555 O/U 20 Ga.
    95.          Taurus G2C 9mm
    96.          Savage 220 slug gun 20 Ga
    97.          Henry Golden boy
    98.          Smith and Wesson shield 9mm Bugout
    99.          Taurus G2C 9mm
    100.        Ruger Precision 22 lr

    Rules and Regulations:

    The drawing will start at 7:30 pm on Friday at the Sauk Rapids VFW: 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379.
    Need not be present to win.
    All are welcome to attend.
    Vouchers will be available on site.
    Raffle Tickets limited to 2000 – $40 per ticket.
    A winning ticket will not be returned to the drawing; one chance to win per ticket.
    The winner will be issued a voucher for the awarded gun. The voucher can be used to purchase the awarded gun or a gift card will be issued by Scheels which can be used as store credit on any merchandise. Gift cards may also be used online. Gift cards valid only at Scheels Store, 40 North Waite Avenue, Waite Park, MN. 56387.
    All winners will be notified of the gun they have won and will receive a voucher. Winner must then present this voucher and their driver’s license to the gun department at Scheels in Waite Park, MN. Each winner will then be issued his or her gun or gift card.
    The winner is responsible for all applicable fees and/or taxes.
    Must be 18 years of age to purchase a ticket or win a prize.
    Must be 18 years of age to obtain rifles and shotguns, and 21 years of age to receive handguns. Permit to purchase in the State of Minnesota is required to receive handguns and AR style rifles.
    Must pass all applicable background checks to obtain guns. If a winner fails the background check, they may still use the gift card for merchandise other than guns.

  • Fri
    12
    Nov
    2021
    Sun
    14
    Nov
    2021

    Female Warriors Weekend November 12-14th, 2021

    12:00 pmLearn More

    Female Warriors Weekend November 12-14th, 2021

    THIS RETREAT IS FULL - please contact Lori at 320-281-2016 or lorio@independentlifestyles.org to see if there are openings due to cancellations.

     

     

     

     

     

    We appreciate the women who have served our country! Join us to relax, reflect, rejuvenate and connect with other female Veterans. Get the special treatment you deserve. Enjoy the beauty of the north woods, learn new ways to unwind, and how to enhance your self-care.

    You will check in Friday between 4:00 - 5:00 pm. All meals are included.

    Cost is $75.00 for the weekend.

    Massages are offered for $70.00 per 1 hour and must be booked in advance.

    The cost to send 1 person to Camp Bliss for a weekend retreat is $650, which includes lodging and all meals. Because of donations and sales from our 2020 Guns and Goods Raffle, we are able to supplement $575 per Veteran, Law Enforcement or Person with Disabilities.

     

     

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Summer and Winter

Camp Bliss is open year round. Enjoy fishing on three scenic lakes or famous Leech Lake just five miles away. Take in the thrill of kayaking, paddle boarding or canoeing, hit the road on the many biking or hiking trails or relax around an open camp fire. Winter fun includes ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledding and winter hiking. Shopping options are abundant in Walker, MN. Come up north and find your BLISS!

Fishing for All

People First, Disabilities Second. Our mission is to open the great outdoors through fishing welcoming anyone with a disability to Camp Bliss. We further develop confidence and ability through fishing while enjoying nature!

Private Rentals

Camp Bliss is available for family vacations and reunions, corporate retreats, company parties, weddings or just escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Rent the spacious Lodge, luxury Bliss House, romantic Cabin, Glamping Cabins, or BIG events center. Something for everyone!

Retreats

Camp Bliss offers a variety of retreats and getaways from yoga wellness, meditation, spiritual, mindfulness, relaxation and healing retreats. Retreats include: Fishing for all (both seasonal fishing and ice-fishing), Gold Star Family Retreats, Veterans with Disabilities, Vietnam Veterans R&Rs, People with Disabilities Getaway, Guys Getaway for Men with Disabilities, Female Veterans Retreat, Marines Fishing Getaways, Post-Polio Retreat, Advocacy Retreat, and Wellness & Socialization for Women with Disabilities. Find the retreat that fits your need. Come experience our Mother/Daughter weekend or Girls Only weekend – check out our upcoming retreats for additional information.


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