Luther Springs Camp and Conference Center
Private
Lutheran overnight summer camp and conference center on 350+ acres in Hawthorne, run by the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the ELCA and part of NovusWay Ministries. On-site resident camp serves 1st-12th graders each June and July (including confirmation camp), and an outdoor adventure program for grades 6-12 adds off-site trips such as whitewater rafting, ropes courses, and rock climbing. Faith-based, nature-focused setting just south of Gainesville.
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 Luther Springs Camp and Conference Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Robert “Capt Bob” CohenThe rooms are clean and comfortable, the build facilities are great, wifi is strong and the setting is beautiful!
★★★★★panashe “P’s Reviews” mEvery time we stay here we feel like family. It is a beautifully run camp offering comfort in the woods of central Florida. Cannot recommend this spot enough!
★★★★★Mary HallA great experience for my kids! My 3rd grader was nervous and hanging back when we dropped her off. She was bouncing around and singing the songs when we came to pick her up. My high school son has grown so much through their leadership programs and cannot wait to be a counselor in a couple years. So thankful to find a safe and fun camp that my kids want to come back to.
★★Amy MacCordWould love to give it a good review, but can’t seem to ever get an answer. Sara is usually not available when we stop by. This time she yelled at us that “this is private property! Very private!!” As she marched across the lawn waving her arms. Hard to want to continue to try to book an event there (the area out here is beautiful) when you get such a Christ like greeting. We’d been told every time we stopped that we couldn’t see the grounds because a group was there. No one there this time but Sara in the pool. Guess we interrupted her swim.
★★★★★D Nicole WilliamsI had an excellent time at the Luther Springs Camp Conference grounds. I enjoyed the group of women I was with participating in the Come to the Well Women's Spiritual Retreat. I always enjoyed just being away and tapping out from the world for a while. It was very refreshing and relaxing. The site is great for those who are not much into camping or nature. You can feel free to embrace the accommodations and scenery without fear of a bad experience. There is a pool on site. There is a lake and pier along with several walking trails, archery, an affirmation site, a camp site, a pavilion, fire pit, event rooms, and many other activities that the site leaders will guide for you as needed. Miss Sarah took great care of us with the food. She was very considerate of dietary needs and totally creative with her outputs. The food was healthy, flavorful, and never boring. Overall, it was a great time!