Retreat Into Nature
At YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa, families explore nature, find new talents, and make lasting friendships and memories. Our facilities and 34 cabins are designed to fit the needs of every family or group, whether large or small. Camp Nawakwa is divided into two areas — North and South Camp — that offer the same unforgettable experience. Check out our interactive camp map.
North Camp
Bridge Builder Cabin
Our roomy, bi-level Bridge Builder cabin sleeps a total of 20 people and feeds up to 60 people with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It is handicap accessible and has forced air and lower level radiant heat and air conditioning. Bridge Builder is available to rent year-round!
- The upper level includes a mudroom, great room with a fireplace, kitchen with dishwashers, deck, two bathrooms, and two bedrooms. The standard upper level bedroom has a twin over double bunk and one twin bed and sleeps four people. The master bedroom has a queen bed that sleeps two people.
- The lower level includes a laundry room with a washer and dryer, family room, screened-in porch, kitchen, three bathrooms with one bathtub, and three bedrooms. Each bedroom has two twin over double bunks and sleeps six people (two sleep on the bottom bunk and one sleeps on the top bunk).
Elm and Tamarack Cabins
Our Elm and Tamarack cabins each sleep a total of six people and have two bedrooms, one bathroom with a shower/tub combo, deck, and kitchen. In each cabin, one bedroom has two bunk beds, and the master bedroom has two twin beds. Elm and Tamarack cabins are available to rent year-round!
Pines, Willow, and Spruce Cabins
Pines cabin: Pines cabin sleeps a total of six people and is handicap accessible with ramps and air-conditioning. The cabin has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the other has two bunk beds. Pines cabin is available to rent year-round!
Willow cabin: Willow cabin sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. One bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has two twin beds. Willow cabin is available to rent year-round!
Spruce cabin: Spruce cabin sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, and screened-in porch. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the other has two bunk beds. Spruce is available to rent year-round!
Lakeside, Wildwood, Hideaway, and Redbird Cabins
Lakeside and Wildwood cabins: Our Lakeside and Wildwood cabins each sleep a total of six people and have two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. In each cabin, one bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has two twin beds. Lakeside cabin sits right next to Big Crooked Lake!
Hideaway cabin: Hideaway cabin sits right next to Big Crooked Lake and sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. One bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has one twin over double bunk bed.
Redbird cabin: Redbird cabin sleeps a total of five people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. One bedroom has one twin over double bunk bed, and the other has two twin beds.
Hilltop and Lakeview Cabins
Our Hilltop and Lakeview cabins each have a fantastic lake view. Each cabin sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and living room. In each cabin, one bedroom has two twin bunk beds and a double bed in the other. Hilltop and Lakeview cabins are available to rent year-round!
Black Cherry Cabin
Black Cherry cabin sleeps a total of five people and has one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch. The bedroom has a double bed and one twin bed, and the living area has a double-size sleeper sofa.Black Cherry cabin is available to rent year-round!
Aspens and Maples Cabin
Our cozy and rustic Aspens and Maples cabins each sleep a total of five people and have one bedroom, kitchen and screened-in porch. The bedroom has a twin over double bunk bed, and the living area has a double-size futon. There is not a bathroom in either cabin, but there are communal bathrooms nearby.
Oaks Cabin
Oaks Cabin has a gorgeous lake view, sleeps a total of six people, and has two bedrooms, one kitchen, bathroom, and a screened-in porch. One bedroom has a full bed, and the other has two twin bunk beds.
Poplars Cabin
Poplars cabin sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, a screened-in porch, and a beautiful lake view. One bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has a twin over double bunk bed.
Balsams Cabin
We’re introducing Balsams cabin this summer! Balsams cabin sleeps a total of six people and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, a screened-in porch, and a beautiful lake view. One bedroom has one queen bed, and the other has two twin bunk beds. Balsams cabin is available to rent year-round!
Sunset and Cedars Cabins
Sunset and Cedars cabin each sleep a total of six people and have two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a screened-in porch with a gorgeous view of Little Sugarbush Lake. In the Sunset cabin, one bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, and the other has a twin over double bunk bed. In the Cedars cabin, one bedroom has a queen bed, and the other has two twin bunk beds.
South Camp
Flicker, Oriole, and Wren Cabins
Our Flicker, Oriole, and Wren cabins each sleep a total of six people and have two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and a screened-in porch with a beautiful lake view. In each cabin, one bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has two twin beds.
Teal and Whippoorwill Cabins
Our Teal and Whippoorwill cabins each sleep a total of four people and have one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining room with a beautiful lake view. In each cabin, the bedroom has one bunk bed, and the living area has one pop-up trundle bed with two twin beds.
Blue Jay, Heron, Redwing, and Mallard Cabins
Our cozy and rustic Blue Jay, Heron, Redwing, and Mallard cabins each sleep a total of four people and have one bedroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch with a beautiful lake view. In each cabin, the bedroom has one bunk bed, and the living area has a double-size futon. There are no bathrooms in these cabins, but there are communal bathrooms nearby.
Loon, Raven, and Eagle Cabins
Our Loon, Raven, and Eagle cabins each sleep a total of six people and have two bedrooms, one half bathroom, kitchen, and living area with a beautiful lake view. In each cabin, both bedrooms have a twin over double bunk bed. There are communal showers nearby.
Owl Cabin
Owl cabin sleeps a total of six to seven people and has two bedrooms, one full bathroom, kitchen, and screened-in porch with a beautiful lake view. One bedroom has two bunk beds, and the other has a twin over double bunk bed.
Island Cabin
Island Cabin is located on — you guessed it! — an island on Big Crooked Lake. The cabin sleeps a total of nine people and has three bedrooms, one kitchen, half bathroom, and large sitting area. One bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds, another has a twin over double bunk bed, and the other has two twin beds. There are communal showers nearby. Enjoy a 360° lake view!