Other Retreat Facilities
Looking for simple (or even rustic) overnight accommodations? Pitch a tent at our campground or retreat to the Reflection Cabin for some peace and solitude. Camp Ewalu’s Wadena Chapel also is available for group worship or small weddings.
PLEASE NOTE: Campground will be CLOSED from Wednesday, August 26, to Monday, August 31, 2026, due to a private camp event at the main-site camp. For those wanting to stay in the campground during the Ewalu 65th Anniversary weekend, please click here and REGISTER and then choose the campground for your lodging–we still have room for anniversary attendees, but the campground will be closed to the general public.
Hickory Heights Campground
Private Campground – Pre-registered Campers Only
Call office to register at 563-933-4700 – Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
Tents: $20/night
Electrical Sites: $40/night
Planning a family or church campout? Check out the Ewalu campground! Includes access to electrical hook-ups, showers, bathrooms, hiking trails, iron fire grates, water spigots, a large playing field, and a playground for the kids.
The campground is open mid-May to early October. Guests must pre-register by calling or visiting the Camp Ewalu office. From June through mid-August, individuals/groups registered at the campground are invited to enjoy the swimming pool on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. at no additional cost! There is also a well-stocked trout stream within walking distance.