Riverbend Retreat Center is a Christian camp and retreat center in Glen Rose, Texas that runs summer camps for young people alongside year-round group retreats. Church groups can either join a camp week Riverbend hosts or book and programme their own week, and campers and parents register through the center's CampLink portal rather than a public sign-up page. Lodging ranges from condo-style to motel-style rooms, and the site links the Texas Department of State Health Services youth camp program.
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★★★★★Ashley SumnersThey hosted our church for a student retreat for 400+ people and it was great! They have so many fun things to do including the waterfront with a blob, trapeze, zip line, and slide into the water. There are also two pools with slides, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball courts, gaga ball, hiking trails, archery, climbing wall, and more. We stayed in the numbered dorms, and despite being crowded (44 girls on one side of the cabin), it worked! They restocked the bathrooms while we were out each morning and responded quickly to any maintenance needs. The cafeteria was efficient and well maintained, and the staff was great! I haven't been here since GA Camp in the mid 90's, and they've done so much to make this a great place! I hope we come back here again!
★★★★★Neal TawaterBeen involved with this camp for the past 20 years. Served there, camped there, and will continue to go back as often as possible. They are always improving the facilities and striving to offer the best experience for anyone that visits. They offer two options for swimming. The waterfront (lake) complete with blob, swing, zip line, water slide, and inflatable obstacle course. The pool area has a dive pool and a slide pool. For lodging they have multiple cabins for large groups along with lodges more suitable for small groups or families. They offer food service throughout the year or you can cook for your group depending upon the lodge you select. The camp food is better than most other campgrounds I have visited. The staff are welcoming and friendly! They take pride in the camp and providing an environment free of stress and distractions. The property the camp is on is large but the facilities are central to the dining hall and the worship center. The outpost camp being the furthest from everything still only a 5 minute walk to the main camp. There is no access to the Brazos from the camp even though there is hiking trails that go down near the banks of the river. If you have any questions call the office. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
★★★★★Caleblaura BellBeautiful camp at the top of a bluff overlooking the Brazos River. Our church held our annual women's retreat here recently, and it was so nice getting out of the city! The food wasn't my favorite, but the bunk rooms were surprisingly clean and comfortable.
★★★★★D MosesExcellent retreat center to be refreshed and rejuvenate from the busy life in DFW area. The facilities are clean, service by staff was top notch and the views along with activities like trails, rock climbing, archery, soccer field, basketball court made it very desirable. Highly recommended.
★★★★★Chris JeterOur experience at Riverbend was excellent! The cabin was nice and clean, and the staff was extremely helpful - they even stayed late to accommodate our schedule. Every activity we did was awesome, and there are many opportunities for great hiking, stargazing, and wildlife sighting. I would highly recommend using Riverbend for your next retreat!