Camp Nathanael
Private
Camp Nathanael is an independent Christian overnight camp for boys near Hinckley, about 90 minutes north of the Twin Cities on a lake in Pine County. It serves boys entering 3rd grade and up with land and water skill classes, cabin activities, all-camp adventure games and meals together, and also runs Father/Son Camps open to boys entering kindergarten and up. The camp opened in 1962 and states its mission as raising up Christ-following leaders.
The practical details
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 Nathanael directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Seth KalhagenBest place on earth for boys. Grow in faith, grow in character, learn new skills and how to teach them to others
★★★★★CryptoGenicsLeaders are amazing! The boys always have a great time and are always excited to come back next year. So many activities and things to do, great food, great community, great learning opportunities. Every leader goes above and beyond to make the boys have an amazing week.
★★★★★Christopher RognrudBest camp ever! Father-son camp is amazing , my boys and their firends love going for a week on their own as well. It's the highlight of our year, every year!
★★★★★Karl BrimmerGrew up going to camp. Still one of my favorite places on earth. Now as an adult look forward to man camp every year. Love this place so much I named my Dog after the lake.
★★★★★Robin Raboin-BrownMy son's were beaming with excitement when I picked them up today. This was there first time at camp and they loved every minute of it. They said they made learning about Jesus fun. They will definitely be back.