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About Us — YMCA Family Camp Pinewood

Curious about camp hours, facilities, rentals, and the phenomenal team of leaders at YMCA Family Camp Pinewood? You’re in the right place! 

YMCA Family Camp Pinewood believes that family — including chosen family — is the most important foundation upon which we build our lives. Therefore, we're committed to fostering growth through our facilities, environment, and staff, along with empowering our campers to develop friendships, strengthen bonds, and make memories to keep the flame of camp burning bright.

Let Camp Pinewood Host Your Next Event!

YMCA Family Camp Pinewood is the perfect place for an adventurous celebration, event, or outing! Whether it’s a field trip, group retreat, or even a wedding, we’ll help you host a special, fun-filled event you won’t soon forget.
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    Learn While You Play!

    Classes come to life on the shores of Echo Lake and across our 200 acres of forest trails. We welcome educational groups throughout the year, and we’re always happy to teach students about responsible choices, caring for others, and respecting the environment. Outdoor education is more than learning — it’s exploring how to coexist with our natural environment!
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    Retreat Into Nature

    Interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle? Looking for a unique team bonding experience beyond the usual ice breaker games? YMCA Family Camp Pinewood offers any group — from office retreats to scout troops — a variety of team building activities that foster leadership, trust, communication, and listening skills. We are happy to adapt activities to the specific needs of the group — just ask!
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    Tie the Knot with Us!

    YMCA Family Camp Pinewood would be honored to host your wedding! Our beautiful grounds, which cover 200 acres and include the scenic Echo Lake, will make an unforgettable backdrop for your special day. With an outdoor chapel, reception facilities that can accommodate 160 people, food service options, and onsite lodging for your guests, you and your loved ones will find everything you need here.
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Discover All that Camp Pinewood Has to Offer!

YMCA Family 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.

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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 

Say hello to the leaders and staff who bring their own passion and enthusiasm to Camp Pinewood every single day!

  • Bobby Thomas

    Executive Director

  • Abby Cowburn

    Program Director

  • Natalie Cluts

    Business Manager

  • Curt Mohrhardt

    Maintenance and Facilities Director

Our History

From its founding in 1925, YMCA Family 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.

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Facilities & Accommodations

YMCA Family 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. 

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