Families participating in organized retreats can access this 640-acre Lutheran camp that opens designated tent and RV sites in an open meadow setting. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center operates as a private facility primarily serving youth programs, though non-Lutheran families are welcome during scheduled family retreat weekends with advance reservations required.
The property spans meadow, forest, and includes a stocked pond for fishing activities. Campers report finding an obstacle course on the hillside, though availability may vary by season. Standard amenities include restrooms, showers, and drinking water, with alcohol prohibited on-site. The camp sits five minutes from downtown Oregon, providing a less crowded alternative to Lowden State Park Campground for families seeking organized retreat experiences rather than drop-in camping.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLutheran Outdoor Ministries Center is located in Illinois near Oregon
Coordinates
42.00460000000005 N
89.33839999999998 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/2/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/18/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/2/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 29 min from Rockford, IL
- 59 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr 24 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 35 min from Madison, WI
