Camp Hiawatha is an ELCA Lutheran camp of Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry on the sandy shores of Deer Lake near Deer River, north of Grand Rapids. It offers Christ-centered overnight programs including popular family camps, an adults-and-caregivers Rendezvous, and a long-running youth hockey camp, set in the northwoods with a lakefront and open ball field.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Hiawatha directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Austin HWould never send my kids here.
★★★★★Melissa MorinFun! Huge campground, clean and adequate rooms, with a great mess hall, that sits on the edge of a beautiful shoreline.
★★★★★Kayla LeeHaving grown up in the area, the legends loom large about the historic camp on the shores of one of our region's favorite lakes. These days, Camp Hiawatha is more than just a summer camp; it’s a, event space and wedding venue where stories unfold and memories are etched into the hearts of all who gather. As you stroll through this idyllic setting, each path tells a tale of adventure, each cabin holds echoes of laughter, and the lake reflects the endless possibilities of love. Having photographed weddings there, I can confirm that it is a perfectly unique venue for anyone looking to get married in the woods of Northern Minnesota. Choosing Camp Hiawatha as your wedding venue opens up a world where the charm of rustic living meets the elegance of heartfelt nuptials. The camp offers a variety of settings to suit any wedding vision. Perhaps you’ll exchange vows at the waterfront, the gentle sounds of Deer Lake providing a serene soundtrack, or under the majestic pines, where the whispers of the forest breathe life into your commitment. Maybe you will say “I do” within the sanctuary of the sweet, sentimental chapel. You might even have a cocktail hour and dance on the dock under the stars as a bonfire roars and lives on behind you. Whatever you do, you cannot do it wrong in choosing Camp Hiawatha as a wedding venue.
★★Neal Riggerspretty basic, the WiFi didn't work, the fire alarm went off, good location right on the lake. beds were pretty rough not very comfortable.
★★★★★Kids BartlingFun is going to happen tomorow oh yeah