Large Group Stays

Nebraska's listings are large church camps and retreat centers near Lexington, Schuyler, Fremont, Ashland, Fontanelle and Louisville, each built for big groups.

In Nebraska the list covers 6 retreat centers and camps. The most are in Ashland (1), Fontanelle (1) and Fremont (1). Capacities are what each operator publishes, not permitted occupancy, so confirm before you book.

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  • 6places
  • 38–520people, smallest to largest
  • 6sleep 30+
  • 5sleep 50+
  • 6venues
  • 0rental homes

Quick answer

As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 6 places in Nebraska that sleep 15 or more people, from 38 to 520 guests. 5 sleep 50 or more and 3 sleep 100 or more. The largest is The Crossing Retreat Center in Lexington, NE, which sleeps 520, per its operator.

6 places in Nebraska by stated capacity
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  1. The Crossing Retreat Center, Lexington, NE: sleeps 520
  2. Calvin Crest Camp, Conference and Retreat Center, Fremont, NE: sleeps 172
  3. Carol Joy Holling Center, Ashland, NE: largest building sleeps 128

Capacity for 5 of 6 is the number on the operator's own page; 1 adds up buildings the operator lists; 3 give only the largest building. Last updated . How we check capacity.

The largest places in Nebraska

By the capacity each operator states. Not ranked by quality and not paid placement.

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Carol Joy Holling Center

Ashland, NE · Eastern Nebraska

Largest building sleeps 128 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

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Where the group stays are

Area pages cover what's different there, with maps and things to do.

Eastern Nebraska5 in Nebraska

Towns with the most places

  • Ashland (1)
  • Fontanelle (1)
  • Fremont (1)
  • Lexington (1)
  • Louisville (1)
  • Schuyler (1)

Also listed: Central Nebraska.

All 6 places in Nebraska

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Carol Joy Holling Center

Ashland, NE · Eastern Nebraska

Largest building sleeps 128 · per operator

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

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Map of group lodging in Nebraska

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Pins mark the town, not the exact property.

Planning a group trip in Nebraska

Run the numbers: group trip budget, bedrooms needed, rental cost split.

Trip types operators here welcome

From each operator's own description of who it hosts.

When to go

Late spring and early fall are usually the mildest times. Summers can be hot, spring is severe-storm season, and winters are cold.

Before you book

  • Ask how the stated count sleeps: beds, bunks, sofa beds or floor space.
  • For reunions and retreats, ask about one room where everyone can eat or meet. 1 place here lists meeting space.
  • Check minimum stays, deposits and cancellation terms in writing.
  • Confirm parking or bus access for the size of your group.

Questions to ask · Planning timeline

Things to do in Nebraska with a big group

Distances are straight-line from the closest place we list in Nebraska, so the drive will be longer. Group pick means the business publishes a group rate, private booking or buyout. Group details come from each business's own page, checked Nov 9, 2026. Entries marked "group terms not checked" are nearby parks and attractions from Wikidata. Confirm prices and group sizes before you book.

Outdoors and on the water

Shows, parks and attractions

Groceries and supplies

  • Family Fare Supermarket · 2301 Silver Street, Ashland · about 1.6 mi from the closest listing
  • Walmart Supercenter Supercenter · 200 Frontier Street, Lexington · about 2.3 mi from the closest listing
  • Brady's Meats & Foods Supermarket · West Washington Street, Fremont · about 2.4 mi from the closest listing
  • Hy-Vee Supermarket · 840 East 23rd Street, Fremont · about 4.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Hy-Vee Supermarket · 840 East 23rd Street, Fremont · about 4.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Walmart Supercenter Supercenter · 3010 East 23rd Street, Fremont · about 5.1 mi from the closest listing
  • ALDI Supermarket · 3650 Elk Lane, Fremont · about 5.1 mi from the closest listing
  • Didier's Grocery Supermarket · West 16th Street, Schuyler · about 8.8 mi from the closest listing
  • Walmart Supercenter Supercenter · 818 25th Street, Columbus · about 8.9 mi from the closest listing
  • Fareway Supermarket · South Aberdeen Street, Gretna · about 9.1 mi from the closest listing
  • Tienda GUATEMEX Supermarket · 925 23rd Street, Columbus · about 9.8 mi from the closest listing
  • McKinney's Grocery Store Supermarket · 215 Enterprise Drive, Gretna · about 10 mi from the closest listing

Store locations from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check hours before a big shop. For delivery, enter the rental's address in the store's app or Instacart to see if they deliver there.

Questions about group lodging in Nebraska

What is the largest group lodging in Nebraska on this list?

The Crossing Retreat Center in Lexington, which its operator says has room for 520. Next is Calvin Crest Camp, Conference and Retreat Center in Fremont (172). Confirm the count with the operator before you book.

How many places in Nebraska sleep 30, 50 or 100 people?

Of the 6 places listed in Nebraska, 6 state room for 30 or more, 5 for 50 or more and 3 for 100 or more. The middle of the list is about 128 people.

What kinds of group stays are there in Nebraska?

6 retreat centers and camps. 6 are venues such as camps, lodges or retreat centers, and 0 are rental homes.

Which towns in Nebraska have the most places for big groups?

Ashland (1), Fontanelle (1), Fremont (1), Lexington (1). See the Eastern Nebraska area page for more.

Do any places in Nebraska allow pets or have meeting space?

Where operators say so: 0 places say pets are allowed and 1 place lists meeting space. Many don't say either way, so ask.

Do you take bookings or payments?

No. You contact each place yourself and pay them directly. We never handle money, and nobody can pay to rank higher in the list.

Before you choose, read what "sleeps 30" really means and the questions to ask.

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