Camp
Trinity 

Camp Trinity is a year-round camp and retreat center sandwiched between the scenic Petit Jean State Park and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, a world-class educational conference center. The camp incorporated in 1983 as a tent campground, adding cabins and other buildings over the next 10 years. Summer camp sessions for children and youth began in the 1990s. The camp sits on the property of Trinity Lutheran Church, which was built in 1886. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the simple frame building is still used occasionally for worship, although the congregation disbanded in the 1980s.

 

The camp dining hall, which can seat 100, has a fully-equipped commercial kitchen and a large deck overlooking the camp. The hall and kitchen can be rented for reunions, receptions, fundraisers, retreats and meetings. The dining hall connects to a recreation pavilion — the Cave — big enough for larger gatherings.

 

A new retreat lodge opened in December 2022 for retreats and reunions. The lodge has 30 beds in six sleeping rooms, galley kitchen, large gathering room, large front porch, rear deck, and large, handicap-accessible restrooms.

 

Camp facilities also include four rustic (but heated and air-conditioned) cabins — Oak, Hickory, Pine and Cedar — each with 20 bunks. The cabins are equipped with bathrooms and showers, sitting areas and deep porches for social gathering. A cozy family cabin with more features, including a small kitchen, can be rented for couples or families. The smaller Mini-Cabin sleeps two.

 

The camp has walking trails, a sand volleyball court, archery range, disc golf baskets, two outdoor chapels, and group initiative course (low-ropes challenge course). The camp also has canoes and kayaks, with direct access to the 100-acre Lake Bailey at Petit Jean State Park. Although the 33-acre camp is small, the property borders the state park. During summer camp sessions, campers use park amenities, including the swimming pool and miles of hiking trails.

 

To learn more or to reserve the camp for your retreat or reunion, call 501-652-6304; write to LCPJ, 110 Montgomery Trace, Morrilton AR 72110; or email director@lutherancamp.org.