Facilities

Camp Tamarack is an outdoor retreat facility located 5 miles west of Waupaca, WI. We have a variety of  spaces to meet your groups' needs.

Please review our Camp Policies for all groups, rentals and guests.

In effect Jan 1st, 2025 for all groups: Due to our insurance policy we will no longer be able to rent to private parties. Only churches and other 501c3 nonprofit organizations that carry proof of their own insurance will be able to reserve space at Camp Tamarack.  Please contact Carolyn with any questions.

Arthur E. Basile Retreat Center

Ideal daytime or overnight retreat center for retreats, group meetings, and youth groups. Available during non-programming times - approximately September to May. Each room has its own bathroom, including shower. There are 6 rooms with a double bed and bunk beds and one room with a double murphy bed.  Galley kitchen available. This is the only space available where groups would be able to cook for themselves (Accommodates up to 26 individuals)

The John Gray Lodge

As the main camp building, the lodge provides ideal meeting and meal space for groups of 100+ with sleeping areas for 22 in the lower level.

Tamarack Lodge and Meeting Center

Multipurpose facility with large upstairs meeting area that can seat 180 and a downstairs sleeping area that can hold 38 and meeting areas.  AV equipment available.

Cornelius Leadership Cabin

Renovated in 2014 with double bed and bunk beds, with own shower facilities plus air conditioning.

This space is only available May-September when there is no programming or retreats.

The Hyde Suite

This hotel style room is part of the Tamarack lodge and includes a double and single bed.

This space is only available May-September when there is no programming or retreats.

This space is currently not available.

Cabins

10 cabins are available for a simpler camping experience with small to medium sized groups.  Amenities vary; click the link for more details. Cabins are not winterized. This space is only available May-September when there is no programming or retreats.

Grounds

The grounds at Camp Tamarack encompass over 130 acres and border on three of the Waupaca area's famous Chain O' Lakes. The grounds encompass outdoor facilities and shelters as well as three campfire circles, and also include substantial lakefront access.

There is a waterfront swimming area with piers and raft. There are canoes and kayaks with equipment and a separate dock for their launch and recovery.

For an outdoor worship service, the vespers area is rustic and beautiful, overlooking the lake and built on a natural incline in the woods.

For a picnic or outdoor gathering, the main shelter is ideal for protection from rain or intense sun without having to retreat to the indoors.

For a night under the stars without all of the mosquitoes, or just a picnic for a small group, two Hogans are available for use when renting another area of the camp.  Hogans are currently not available.

Arthur E. Basile Retreat Center

The Basile center, named after longtime camping director Art Basile, is a retreat facility set apart from the rest of the camp facilities. The facilities include:
6 Bedrooms each with a bunk bed, double bed, and private bathrooms.
1 Room with a murphy bed which can also be used as a small conference room.
Galley kitchen with dishwasher, cooking utensils and dishes.
Meeting room with fireplace, piano and TV with DVD player. Handicapped Accessible and WiFi available

 

John Gray Lodge

Beginning in 2023 the kitchen will no longer be available for usage. You may work with the camp staff to have your meeting/usage meals included as part of your stay.

Facilities include a large dining hall and meeting room.  This building can easily accommodate 100+ participants for meetings or events. WiFi is available.

John Gray Lodge Lower Level

Sleeps 22, with heat/air conditioning and showers. Linens are NOT provided.

 

Tamarack Lodge

Features meeting rooms on upper and lower floors, dormitory style sleeping quarters, showers, heat and AC.  This building can be used for a variety of functions year round.  AV equipment is available for use upon request when using the Tamarack lodge.  The upper level can seat approximately 180.  WiFi may be available as needed. Linens are NOT provided.

Lower Level Tamarack

Sleeps 38: South Dormitory (18 bunks) & North Dormitory (20 bunks)

 

Cornelius Leadership Cabin

Named after Rev. William Cornelius, a longtime leader of the camping program of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin.  This cabin was renovated in 2014 to include a double bed, a bunk bed, air conditioning and its own shower facilities.  Linens are NOT provided. Accommodates 3-4

This space is NOT winterized.

Hyde Suite

The Hyde Suite named after the first director of the camp program, Reverend Arthur Hyde, is a year round motel style room.  It is equipped with a double bed and a single bed, shower, heat/air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Linens are NOT provided.

Currently, this space is NOT available.

Cabins

Camp Tamarack's facilities include 10 unheated cabins available for overnight camping.  Each cabin accommodates 8  people. Linens are NOT provided.

Cabins 1-4 and 7-10 are the most rustic of cabins and are equipped with sink, toilet, and hot running water.  Cabins 5, 6  are equipped with sink, toilet, hot running water, and shower facilities.  Cabin 6 is handicapped accessible.

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