Retreat Into Nature
Your Home-Away-From-Home
Located at the edge of the Manistee National Forest, Camp Pinewood’s grounds stretch over 200 acres of pristine woodland with stunning views of Echo Lake. With our wide range of on-site activities — such as gaga ball, fishing, archery, and many more — and extensive forest trails, there’s no better place to unplug and have fun with the whole family.
Meal Plans
At Camp Pinewood, we want you to focus on having fun! That’s why we serve three well-balanced meals in our dining hall each day. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available — just let us know of any dietary restrictions ahead of your visit. A hot beverage bar, as well as fresh whole fruit, are available in the dining hall between meals through dinner.
Meal Plans
- 5-night Meal Plan (14 meals total) — Sunday dinner to Friday breakfast: $112 per person
- 3-night Meal Plan (8 meals total) — Friday dinner to Monday breakfast: $65 per person
- 2-night Meal Plan (5 meals total) — Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast: $45 per person
Lodging
YMCA Camp Pinewood is here to be your home-away-from-home! We offer several cabin options all throughout camp, and there’s something for everyone.
Activity Areas
Enjoy classic camp activities at Camp Pinewood — your home-away-from-home. We offer a climbing tower, mid-ropes course, high- ropes course, canoeing, swimming in the lake, fishing from the dock, archery, hiking and nature walks, slingshot range, tie dying, leatherworking, volleyball, gaga ball, and a large athletic field for ball games. We also have a Rec Room where you can play board games, ping pong, or carpet ball.
Adreani Lodge
Adreani Lodge is tucked away from the center of camp and is perfect for larger groups and families, sleeping up to 32 people. There are two large bunk rooms with eight twin bunk beds and ensuite bathrooms, as well as a wonderful common area with a kitchenette and large porch that overlooks the crystal-clear water of Echo Lake. With a private fire ring and own parking area, Adreani is ideal for groups who want their own dedicated space but is only a short walk away from main camp to take part in camp activities.
Great Lakes Lodge
Great Lakes Lodge gives an upgraded feel to the traditional camp feeling. There are five rooms with twin and full beds in each and three shared full bathrooms. Great Lakes Lodge is central to the main camp area and includes a kitchen, relaxing front porch, AC, and a private fire ring. While we want you to disconnect, if you absolutely need it, Great Lakes also has Wi-Fi! Great Lakes is ideal for groups of larger families, or groups of friends.
Butler Lodge
If it's raining or you just need a break from the great outdoors, don't worry! Camp Pinewood has plenty of indoor activities to keep you entertained. You can chill out in a cozy space with air conditioning and enjoy a break from all that nature. Plus, there are fun indoor games like board games waiting for you.
Cedar Creek Lodge
Cedar Creek Lodge has five rooms. Three rooms have a full bed and twin beds with an ensuite full bathroom. Two have a twin bunk bed and ensuite half bath. Cedar Creek Lodge gives a true vintage camp feel with knotty pine from floor to ceiling. There are ensuite bathrooms and five rooms with twin-sized beds in each. The Cedar Creek Lodge is central to the main camp area and includes a kitchen, relaxing enclosed porch, air conditioning, and a private fire ring. While we want you to disconnect — if you absolutely need it — the Cedar Creek Lodge has Wi-Fi! Just a stone’s throw from the main lodge and most activities, this is a perfect location for multiple families, larger families, or friend families!
Maple Cabin
Our Maple Cabin sleeps a total of 14 people. There are seven twin bunk beds, one bathroom, two showers, and a porch overlooking the woods. This cabin is recommended for up to seven adults.
Standard Cabins
Our Standard Cabins sleep up to 12 people and offer the most traditional camp experience. A wall of windows overlooks our pristine property, with many cabins overlooking beautiful Echo Lake. Sit on the porch and soak in the refreshing pine air of western Michigan. Standard cabins have six twin bunk beds and storage for all of your things! Guests staying in our Standard Cabins have access to a nearby bathhouse, which is cleaned and sanitized multiple times each day.
Standard Cabin Bath House
At Camp Pinewood, our Standard Cabins come with a bath house nearby. You'll be happy to know that we make sure the bath house is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized multiple times each day, so you can feel comfortable and refreshed during your stay.
Yurt
The Rustic Yurt sleeps up to eight guests for the most rustic experience we have! The Yurt has twin beds and a private fire ring. This unique option is sure to provide a serene environment for those looking to connect with nature. Guests staying in our Standard Cabins have access to a nearby bathhouse, which is cleaned and sanitized multiple times each day.
RV
The Rustic Yurt sleeps up to eight guests for the most rustic experience we have! The Yurt has twin beds and a private fire ring. This unique option is sure to provide a serene environment for those looking to connect with nature. Guests staying in our Standard Cabins have access to a nearby bathhouse, which is cleaned and sanitized multiple times each day.