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!
Rustic Lodge sleeps 23 people; private bedrooms, spacious lofts, comfortable sleeper sofas and large bunkroom. Amazing lodge includes bathrooms with accessible roll-in showers.
Exquisite Bliss House sleeps 15 people; bedrooms and sleeper sofas. Includes double sink master on-suite with Jacuzzi bathtub.
Lakeside cabin sleeps 4 people; bedroom, loft for storage only and 2 new pull out sofa sleepers. Huge deck overlooks Lake Three.
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!
We are excited to welcome you to the serene and supportive setting of Camp Bliss! Enjoy the beauty of 48 acres of incredible pine and hardwood forest in breathtaking north woods setting on three beautiful lakes! We bring families together to enjoy quality time connecting and bonding with other military families who have gone through the same experiences.
Families will spend time enjoying a variety of fun and exciting activities and to have the opportunity to experience a place specifically designated to them! You will become part of a community of military families and make memories that last a lifetime!
There are 20 total available spots for veterans and families (children 10-18 years old only) that are on a first-come-first serve basis, we will have a waiting list. Please commit fully to attending your retreat, if you do not show up, that is a Veteran or family member’s spot that you have eliminated.
All our Getaways & Retreats are alcohol free.
**We will not be charging a registration fee for Veteran Getaways for the next two years, as we have secured funding from the MDVA. You may come up to two retreats per year!**
We need to receive your registration by Friday, September 20, 2024.
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!
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!
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!
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.