About Us — YMCA Camp Pinewood
Every family — including chosen family — has their own story. YMCA Camp Pinewood is here to help each chapter unfold with excitement and adventure. We're committed to fostering growth through our facilities, environment, and staff while empowering our campers to foster connections, strengthen bonds, and make memories to keep the flame of camp burning bright.
Discover All that Camp Pinewood Has to Offer!
YMCA Camp Pinewood sits on Echo Lake, at the edge of the Manistee National Forest, and spans 200 acres of pristine natural woodland. Here, individuals, families, and groups can unplug and participate in the benefits of overnight camp — learning new skills, establishing lifelong friendships, and, most importantly, having fun.
You’re the Who. Here’s the Where & When for YMCA Camp Pinewood!
YMCA Camp Pinewood is located at 4230 Obenauf Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457 — in West Michigan, roughly three hours from Chicago by car.
Camp Pinewood’s main lodge is typically open:
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please note that summer is a very busy season and we may not be in the office at all times.
Meet the YMCA Camp Pinewood Leadership Team
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Kori Swieter
Kori Swieter
Operations DIrector -
Curt Mohrhardt
Curt Mohrhardt
Maintenance and Facilities Director
Our History
From its founding in 1925, YMCA Camp Pinewood has strived to provide youth an unforgettable outdoor experience and offer a different perspective and cultural experience from their day-to-day lives. For nearly a century, we have continued to evolve and change based on community needs. Most recently, Camp Pinewood has expanded its capacity and is now a family camp — a place to improve quality of life for individuals, families and groups of all ages by providing enrichment, teaching life skills, and promoting wellness of spirit, mind, and body.
Facilities & Accommodations
YMCA Camp Pinewood is here to be your home-away-from-home! We offer accommodations that range from rustic to deluxe. We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for bunkhouses, a full, lodge-style cabin, or even a yurt! Our dining hall serves three well-balanced meals each day — vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available — and our Camp Store has anything you may have left behind.