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 23 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 15 people; bedrooms and sleeper sofas. Includes double sink master on-suite with Jacuzzi bathtub.

Cabin

Cabin

Lakeside cabin sleeps 4 people; bedroom, loft for storage only and 2 new pull out sofa sleepers. Huge deck overlooks Lake Three.

Glamping Cabins

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

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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Camp Bliss Hiking

Hiking

Camp Bliss Retreats

Retreats

Camp Bliss Fishing

Fishing

Camp Bliss Nearby Attractions

Nearby Attractions

Upcoming Events

  • Fri
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    Jun
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    Jun
    2021
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    Female Warriors Weekend June 25-27th, 2021

    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 or Person with Disabilities.

     

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  • Fri
    08
    Oct
    2021
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    10
    Oct
    2021
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    Female Warriors Weekend October 8-10, 2021

    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.

     

     

     

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  • Fri
    05
    Nov
    2021
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    07
    Nov
    2021
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    Covid-Recovery Retreat

    Wellness & Socialization for Women with Disabilities

    November 5-7, 2021

    Come and learn new ways to socialize, improve your skills, and learn how to take great care of yourself!  This retreat welcomes anyone with any type of disability.  We will cover COVID topics on wellness and recovery, increase socialization, improving mental health and learn new ways to stay connected during the COVID-19 Recovery!”

    Activities will include self-care and wellness, games, and time to relax. We will be going outdoors to explore Camp Bliss or have a bonfire.  What to bring: warm clothing, medications, towels, personal water bottle and anything else you will need for the weekend. 

    The cost for the weekend is $75.  If you bring your own PCA, there is an additional charge of $50 and the PCA will need to register separately for this retreat.

    This fee includes: lodging, all meals, beverages and supplies.

    If you are currently a consumer of Independent Lifestyles, transportation to and from Camp Bliss is offered from our Sauk Rapids location for an additional cost of $15.

    We need to receive your registration by Friday, October 1, 2021

    Check in - Friday, 4:00pm
    Check out - Sunday, 10:00am
    10 people maximum including PCA's

     

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    Book a Retreat Online

  • Fri
    12
    Nov
    2021
    Sun
    14
    Nov
    2021
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    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.  All our Getaways & Retreats are alcohol free.

    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.

    We need to receive your registration by Friday, October 1, 2021

     

     

    Printable Flyer and Registration Forms

  • Fri
    03
    Dec
    2021
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    05
    Dec
    2021
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    Celebrate The Holidays For All With Disabilities

    December 3-5, 2021

    We are excited to have you join us for a weekend to relax and unwind, enjoy the amazing winter scenery in our beautiful up north setting! This retreat welcomes anyone with any type of disability. We will cover COVID topics on wellness and recovery, increase socialization, improving mental health and learn new ways to stay connected during the COVID-19 Recovery!

    The total cost for the weekend is $75, if you bring your own the PCA, there’s an additional charge of $50, and the PCA will need to register separately for this retreat.

    This retreat includes: lodging, all meals, beverages, class materials and fishing supplies.

    What to bring: weather appropriate clothing, medications, blanket, pillow, towels, personal water bottle and anything else you will need for the weekend. You must have your fishing license to fish.

    If you are currently a consumer of Independent Lifestyles, transportation to and from Camp Bliss is offered from our Sauk Rapids location for an additional charge of $15. Otherwise you are responsible for your own transportation.

    We need to receive your registration by Friday, October 29, 2021

     

    Printable Flyer and Registration Forms

  • Fri
    10
    Dec
    2021
    Sun
    12
    Dec
    2021
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    Celebrate The Holidays For Women With Disabilities

    December 10-12, 2021

    We are excited to have you join us for a weekend to relax and unwind, enjoy the amazing winter scenery in our beautiful up north setting! This retreat welcomes anyone with any type of disability. We will cover COVID topics on wellness and recovery, increase socialization, improving mental health and learn new ways to stay connected during the COVID-19 Recovery!

    The total cost for the weekend is $75, if you bring your own the PCA, there’s an additional charge of $50, and the PCA will need to register separately for this retreat.

    This retreat includes: lodging, all meals, beverages, class materials and fishing supplies.

    What to bring: weather appropriate clothing, medications, blanket, pillow, towels, personal water bottle and anything else you will need for the weekend. You must have your fishing license to fish.

    If you are currently a consumer of Independent Lifestyles, transportation to and from Camp Bliss is offered from our Sauk Rapids location for an additional charge of $15. Otherwise you are responsible for your own transportation.

    We need to receive your registration by Friday, November 5, 2021

     

    Printable Flyer and Registration Forms

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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