Lakewood Retreat

Group camp in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Aerial view of Lakewood Retreat
Aerial near the address
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Group camp with 50 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp, On the water

Members only

This place is for members of the club or organization that runs it. Check with them before you plan a stay.

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

50 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Open year-round

Open all year for groups ("We are open all year!"); pool open except in winter.

Book online

Through Park website

Christian camp and retreat center run by the Southern Mennonite Camp Association near I-75 exit 293. Its 50-site campground has 50-amp full-hookup RV sites, but it rents only to registered groups (churches, schools, organizations) by quote: no individual rentals or walk-in RV stays.

What stands out

  • Mennonite-owned Christian retreat center for groups only; no individual rentals
  • 50-site campground with 50-amp full-hookup RV sites, pop-up and tent sites
  • No pets, alcohol or firearms in the campground
  • Hilly 135 acres on Hancock Lake, two miles off I-75 exit 293

Sites

RV site

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

Pop-up site

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
30 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

Tent site

Hookups
Not listed
Power
20 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Pool
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Pool
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking trails
  • Camp store
  • Game room
  • Two campground pavilions
  • Canoes (6) on Hancock Lake
  • Zip line / glide ride
  • Shuffleboard
  • Dining hall (185 seats)
  • Four meeting rooms
  • Lakefront open-air chapel
  • Snak Shak

Cabins and rentals

Cabin (8)

Sleeps
12
Bathroom
Not listed

Bunk cabins in pairs, 12 bunks each, heat/AC. Towhee and Warbler have their own restroom; the other six use the central bathhouse.

Deluxe cabin (2)

Bathroom
Not listed

2 full beds and 14 bunks per unit (estimate form).

Cabin

Bathroom
Not listed

Tiny cabin: queen bed with linens, two lofts with two mattresses each, kitchenette, A/C.

Lodge room (17)

Bathroom
Not listed

Motel rooms (1 queen, 2 twins, linens included). Oaks Lodge also has 4 bedrooms and 16 bunks.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • No pets
  • Campground policy: No Pets.

Arrival

  • Open all year for groups ("We are open all year!"); pool open except in winter.

Other fees: Price list only on request. A facility fee is charged per attendee on top of the lodging or campsite fee. Plan on about a 4% increase each January. Staffed activities cost extra (e.g. group campfire $51, exclusive pool use $85/hour).

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Two miles off I-75 exit 293, about 30 minutes north of Tampa.

Rates and fees

  • Every attendee pays a facility fee in addition to the campsite fee; prices rise about 4% each January.

Rules

  • Campground: no pets, no alcohol, drugs or firearms; quiet hours 11 PM to 7 AM.
  • No boat trailers; canoes and kayaks may be carried to the lake.

Amenities and services

  • 65,000-gallon pool, closed in winter; groups must supply their own lifeguards.

Activities and nearby

  • Fishing on Hancock Lake (state licenses apply) and six 3-person canoes.
  • Hilly 135-acre property rising to 180 ft elevation.

Ownership

  • Owned by the Southern Mennonite Camp Association since 1965; 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Also worth knowing

  • No individual rentals; open only to registered groups with a reservation, and non-registered visitors are trespassing.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

25458 Dan Brown Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, 34602

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