At Camp Bliss, we provide restorative retreat experiences for veterans and individuals with disabilities, offering space to relax, connect, and heal in the quiet beauty of northern Minnesota.
While there are no open retreats at the moment, we have exciting things on the horizon! We’re currently in the planning stages for our Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 retreats. Please follow us on social media for new updates!
We’re gearing up for our next season of retreats. While there are no open registrations at the moment, new opportunities are coming soon—stay tuned!
We have a registration fee for all our retreats.
This fee ensures your spot is reserved exclusively for you.
For non-qualifying Veterans, there will be a $100 fee per person to attend any retreat or getaway. If you have questions about the guidelines, please call Lori at (320) 281-2016.
We are excited to announce that we can now include:
Our current retreat MDVA calendar year runs from:
September 1st 2025 – August 31st 2026
To complete your registration, you must provide:
A copy of your DD214 (Member 4).
If a spouse is attending with a different last name, you will need to provide proof of marriage before registration is confirmed.
“Thank you for a wonderful weekend! It was honestly one of the best retreats we have attended. Thank you for all the hard work the team puts into creating and hosting all of us.”
Thank you for the opportunity to come to Camp Bliss, I am so grateful to be here! This time reminds me that I am important too, this is my re-charge time. Also, it was so great meeting new female Vets in a safe no judgement zone, I have learned many things to help me with my wellbeing, thank you again, I will be back!”
“It’s a BLISSFULLY BEAUTIFUL VACATION LOCATION. We can’t wait to go back.”
“I will be forever grateful for the kindness, advice, friendship, and our fun-filled ice fishing adventure.
Your genuine sense of sharing and loving was well received with wonderful warm accommodations and delicious food”
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.
Nestled on 48 acres of stately pines between three scenic lakes.