Life, Love, and the God of Grace.

We are a camp and retreat center located on the shores of the Tennessee River, providing Christian hospitality, rest, and reflection for guests of all ages and backgrounds since 1948. Programming at Lakeshore includes summer camps, parent/child weekend, special need camps, retreats, work weekends, banquets, and a variety of other events.

Our mission is to offer ways for ALL to encounter life, love and the God of Grace.

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What We Do
Lakeshore is a camp and retreat center on the shores of the Tennessee River, providing Christian hospitality, rest and reflection for guests of all ages and backgrounds. While Lakeshore is an extension ministry of the United Methodist Church, you do not have to be United Methodist to attend. ALL are welcome.

Mission
Our mission is to offer ways for all to experience life, love and the God of grace.

Values
At Lakeshore, we follow the seven foundations of United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry.

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What’s Happening at the Shore

There is always something new happening at Lakeshore. Check back here often to learn about upcoming events!

Why Come to Camp or Go on a Retreat?

Camp and retreat ministry provides a home away from home and a safe space to learn and grow. Here at Lakeshore, campers, retreat-goers and guests from all different backgrounds and walks of life arrive as strangers and leave as friends. They discover that people have life experiences other than their own.  Together, they bond over God’s love and the fact that He will never forsake them. These new discoveries, skills, friends and faith talks add up to an unforgettable and life-changing experience.

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Summer Camp

Whether you get excited about Worship and Music Arts, Arts and Crafts, Fishing, Wilderness, Aquatics, Hammocking, or you just want to hang out at Main Camp, we have the summer experience for you. register here»

Our Retreats

We don’t stop when summer is over! We have a full calendar of retreats for youth groups and individuals of all ages. learn more»

Custom Retreats

Let us help you plan the perfect retreat for your youth group, school or business. learn more»