“I've always been blown away by the friendliness and responsiveness of your staff! Your team makes it so easy - and such a joy - to keep our focus on the retreat as we know how well taken care of we are!"

-Group Leader, 2024

Located just outside of Chicago in the scenic Fox River Valley, Dickson Valley Camp & Retreat Center offers year-round Christian retreat experiences for churches, youth groups, and ministries across Illinois and Wisconsin. Our 160-acre wooded property provides the perfect backdrop for both rest and adventure, with comfortable lodging, flexible meeting spaces, and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to encourage teamwork, spiritual growth, and connection. With decades of experience in Christian camp and retreat ministry, we’re passionate about creating a space where groups can step away from daily distractions, encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, and grow in faith together. Whether you’re planning a youth camp, church retreat, or leadership getaway, Dickson Valley is here to serve you with hospitality, purpose, and a heart for the Gospel.

Large group of people playing on an oversized foosball table in a room with a climbing wall in the background.
Aerial view of a lakeside summer camp with several buildings, including cabins and a main lodge, surrounded by trees and open fields. The site features a pond with docks, sandy beach, sports courts, picnic tables, and walking paths.
Group of people, mostly teenagers, are playing a ball game in an outdoor wooden structure surrounded by autumn trees. Some people are sitting, and others are participating in the game by hitting a yellow ball. A wooden cabin is visible in the background.
Retreat Information with tree icons and pricing details for a 1-night retreat at $100 per guest and a 2-night retreat at $150 per guest. Additional nights or meals will be priced accordingly, with a note to contact the office for an estimate.
Camp amenities listed in categories: Meals, Facilities, Activities. Meals include buffet style, s'mores, gluten-free options, snacks, pizza, coffee. Facilities feature dining hall with fireplace, four lodges, large meeting space with AV. Activities offer a giant sports field and year-round tube hill.
List of recreational facilities including indoor climbing wall, gyms, volleyball courts, laser tag arena, swimming area, hiking trails, tubing, canoeing, archery range, outdoor gathering areas, Acorn Lodge, and year-round recreation spaces.

Contact our office for availability and to book your retreat today!

office@dicksonvalley.com