Prairie River Camp
Private
Prairie River Camp is a Christian camp on the East fork of the Blue Earth River north of Bricelyn, owned and operated by the South Central Minnesota chapter of Youth for Christ. It runs summer and winter youth camps alongside retreats and family events, with activities including archery, a shooting range, horseback riding, paintball, ropes courses and ice skating. The camp has operated for about 20 years and describes its aim as drawing youth and adults toward faith through outdoor challenges, shared experiences and solitude. It is about two and a half hours from the Twin Cities.
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 Prairie River Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Michelle McHugh-WileyBeautiful grounds and absolutely gorgeous old oak trees!!! We loved walking with our two min pins. Really enjoyed our stay!
★★★★★Todd WheelerPrairie River Camp is a place that is above and beyond expectation. From the staff, the Director and his wife to the volunteers that make this place so special. It is a true gift and one that should be cherished. They reach so many people every week whether during their youth camps or even rentals events. Knowing Pete and Sherry is to understand their mission which is lived everyday. YFC cannot have better leadership, this is the way a camp should be run. Looking forward to coming back and giving more time to these great people and place. If you get a chance to go.........grab hold.
★★★★★Tiffany AdamsMy kids love it every year they have made friends that they look forward to seeing every year they chat online with those friend and a couple of the councilors all year leading up to camp. The camp is very pretty the cabins are temperature controlled so no worries about being to hot of cold. I can't even imagine sending them anywhere else. My adopted daughter went for the first time last year. She had never been away from me in the 18 months prior. She was a bit nervous at first. The councilors made her feel right at home. I got emailed a picture of her singing in front of the other campers. It was a huge step to her coming out of her shell. I can not Express my gratitude enough. Also they have so scholarships which helped allowed me to send my kids when i was just starting out as a single parent.
★★★★★Summer HelmsWas the best camp experience I have ever had. Their are memories I will remember for years to come. And the people there are so kind and considerate 😊
★★★★★Michelle SubbertOur second year there camping with our American Heritage Girls troop. The facilities are fantastic and clean. The food is excellent. And the staff is superb. We are able to design a great program for our girls! Thank you so much!