Large Group Stays

Church retreat and youth group lodging

Camps, retreat centers and lodges that list church retreats or youth groups among their uses, with bunk counts, meal service and group rules from each operator's own page.

Quick answer

As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 254 places suited to a church retreat or youth group that sleep 15 or more people, from 16 to 1,172 guests. 236 sleep 30 or more, 196 sleep 50 or more and 140 sleep 100 or more. The largest is Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC, which sleeps 1172, per its operator.

254 places suited to a church retreat or youth group by stated capacity
Sleeps15–1920–2930–4950–99100+
Places1174056140
  1. Ridgecrest Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC: sleeps 1172
  2. The Lodge on Echo Lake, Warrensburg, NY: sleeps 800
  3. Ridge Haven Camp & Conference Center, Brevard, NC: sleeps 750

209 venues (camps, lodges, retreat centers) and 45 rental homes. Capacity for 239 of 254 is the number on the operator's own page; 15 add up buildings the operator lists; 42 give only the largest building. Last updated . How we check capacity.

What the operators state

The largest 12 with something stated. Only what each operator's own page says; blank means "not stated", not "no".

PlaceSleepsStated
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC		sleeps 1172Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Ridge Haven Camp & Conference Center
Brevard, NC		sleeps 750Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Camp Jewell YMCA
Colebrook, CT		hosts groups up to 600Meals stated
The Crossing Retreat Center
Lexington, NE		sleeps 520Meals stated
Adventure Ocoee
Ocoee, TN		sleeps 500Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Clyde M. York 4-H Center
Crossville, TN		sleeps 500Meals stated · Meeting space stated
SharpTop Cove (Young Life)
Jasper, GA		sleeps 500Meals stated · Meeting space stated
West Kentucky 4-H Camp
Dawson Springs, KY		sleeps 486Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Kanuga
Hendersonville, NC		hosts groups up to 440Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center
Newport, TN		sleeps 400Meals stated · Meeting space stated
Cook Canyon Camp and Retreat Center
Ruidoso Downs, NM		hosts groups up to 400Meeting space stated
Glisson Camp & Retreat Center
Dahlonega, GA		hosts groups up to 400Meals stated · Meeting space stated

What matters most

  • Check the sleeping layout: separate bunk rooms or cabins for boys, girls and chaperones.
  • Ask whether meals are served (and if a dining hall seats everyone at once).
  • Ask about worship or meeting space and sound equipment.
  • Confirm chaperone ratios, background-check rules and waivers for activities.
  • Book group activities early in summer; rafting and ziplines fill fast.

Group activities near these places

  • Anakeesta Theme park · Gatlinburg, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Group offers for 20 or more; inquiry form or group email.
  • CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains Ziplines · Gatlinburg, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Zipline tours pitched for team building; reservations required.
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner show · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Group rates for 20 or more; the page says it can host groups of up to 1,000.
  • Dollywood Theme park · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Posted group rates need an advance reservation; book 2+ weeks ahead for 1 free ticket per 15 bought; private catered pavilion meals for 100+.
  • Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud Dinner show · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Group rates for 20 or more guests.
  • Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Dinner show · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Discounted group rates for 15 or more; reserve ahead and one person prepays for the group.
  • Pigeon Forge Snow Indoor attraction · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Indoor snow tubing and snow play. Groups of 15 or more qualify for special rates.
  • Smoky Mountain Ziplines Ziplines · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Zipline tours. The base camp has a large covered porch and the operator asks large groups to call ahead about parties and celebrations.
  • The Comedy Barn Dinner show · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Clean comedy and music show. The theater welcomes groups of 20 or more and offers full theater buyouts for private events.
  • WonderWorks Pigeon Forge Indoor attraction · Pigeon Forge, TN · 44 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Group rates start at 15 paid admissions; reservations required.
  • Wilderness at the Smokies Water park · Sevierville, TN · 42 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    Indoor and outdoor waterpark resort. Its group page invites sports teams, school groups, religious groups and family reunions.
  • Big Creek Expeditions Whitewater rafting · Hartford, TN · 39 places here within 30 mi · Group pick
    $13 off per person for groups of 10 or more.

Group details come from each business's own page. All group activities.

254 places suited to a church retreat or youth group

Largest first. What we read from these places mentions this kind of group or the feature above. Confirm with each one.

Representative photo of a two-story log home under a blue sky, not this property.600sleeps

Camp Eagle

Rocksprings, TX · Texas Hill Country

Sleeps 600 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a white lake house below wooded hills, not this property.600group size

Camp Jewell YMCA

Colebrook, CT · Litchfield Hills

Groups up to 600 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp

Representative photo

Representative photo of log cabins along a lake shore, not this property.600sleeps

Green Country Camp

Disney, OK · Grand Lake

Sleeps 600 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a loft game room with a pool table, not this property.550sleeps

Shrine Mont

Orkney Springs, VA · Shenandoah Valley and Alleghenies

Sleeps 550 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a large home on a lake shore, not this property.500sleeps

Adventure Ocoee

Ocoee, TN · Chattanooga

Sleeps 500 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Beds and bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a hall set with long banquet tables, not this property.500sleeps

Pocono Springs

East Stroudsburg, PA · Poconos

Sleeps 500 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp

Representative photo

Representative photo of a long dining table that seats a big group, not this property.500sleeps

YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

Mount Washington, MA · Berkshires

Sleeps 500 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Stone and timber entrance of the main building at Kanuga Conference Center, with a walkway and flowering shrubs in front440group size

Kanuga

Hendersonville, NC · Western NC

Groups up to 440 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Beds and bunks
  • Several buildings
Representative photo of log cabins along a lake shore, not this property.400sleeps

Look Up Lodge

Travelers Rest, SC · Other Southeast

Sleeps 400 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp

Representative photo

Representative photo of a ranch house in a dry landscape, not this property.400sleeps

OTX Ranch

Bandera, TX · Texas Hill Country

Sleeps 400 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a bunk room in a log home, not this property.350sleeps

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac

Lenox, MA · Berkshires

Sleeps 350 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of log cabins along a lake shore, not this property.350group size

Camp ToknowHim

Pisgah, AL · Other Southeast

Groups up to 350 · per operator

about $45 per person per night est.

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a large home on a lake shore, not this property.350group size

Lake Frances Retreats

Crossville, TN · Cumberland Plateau

Groups up to 350 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Beds and bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a living room with a stone fireplace and open kitchen, not this property.300sleeps

Camp Berea

Hebron, NH · Lakes Region

Sleeps 300 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp

Representative photo

Representative photo of a large home on a lake shore, not this property.300sleeps

Camp Tekoa Retreats

Hendersonville, NC · Western NC

Sleeps 300 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a large home on a lake shore, not this property.300sleeps

Camp Woodstock YMCA

Woodstock Valley, CT · Quiet Corner

Sleeps 300 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

Representative photo of a large white farmhouse with a wraparound porch, not this property.280sleeps

Prairie View Christian Camp

Arkansas City, KS · South Central Kansas

Sleeps 280, adding up the buildings the operator lists · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Beds and bunks
  • Several buildings

Representative photo

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Questions

How many church retreat and youth group places are listed?

254 places that sleep 15 or more list church retreats or youth groups among their uses; 56 state meals or a dining hall.

Are these Christian camps?

Some are faith-based and many are not. Each listing shows the operator and links its page so you can check its policies.

Plan the numbers: group trip budget · how many bedrooms · cost split · all calculators.

Next step

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