Camp Amnicon (South Range, WI): 2027 prices, dates and reviews

Name: Camp Amnicon: Welcome to Winter Camping
Start: 2027-01-07
End: 2027-01-11
Location: Camp Amnicon

Camp Amnicon is a nonprofit overnight adventure camp in South Range, Wisconsin, affiliated with Lutheran/ELCA (Christian) and accredited by the ACA. It offers hiking, canoeing, and swimming on a Lake Superior sandy beach, and welcomes first-time campers with guides who teach paddling and camping skills. The camp serves ages 11 to 99 and lists financial aid for under-served or marginalized communities.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 13, 2026 on amnicon.org

Photos

Photos from Camp Amnicon’s own website and materials.

Good fit for

First-time campers, since guides teach paddling and camping skills.
Adventure-focused children interested in hiking, canoeing, and swimming.
Families looking for an ACA-accredited nonprofit camp.

Worth knowing

Check session dates and length because no sessions are listed.
Confirm fit with the Lutheran/ELCA Christian affiliation if you want a secular setting.
Campers must meet the minimum age of 11.

Winter sessions and prices

Session	Dates	Price	Per week	Status
Welcome to Winter Camping5 days · 18+ · lowest weekly price	Jan 7 – Jan 11	$400	$560	Ask

Source: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

Pick a session

Tuition$400

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Financial aidTiered/sliding-scale pricing available for winter camping; camper chooses tier. Source

Activities

canoe tripslodge retreatscabin stayswinter campingsnowshoeing

Camp life

Waterfront

Lake Superior and Amnicon River; sandy beach; canoeing/swimming Source

First-time campers

Guidance for first-time campers; no camping experience needed. Source

Health care

Guides certified in Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Water Safety, and CPR; no on-site nurse/doctor stated. Source

Food and allergies

Dietary needs accommodated; allergy info collected on health form. Source

Staff checks

References required for staff applicants. Source

International staff

Yes Source

Directors

Brad Damon and Hannah Damon Source

Who runs it

nonprofit (Camp Amnicon Foundation) Source

Faith

Lutheran (ELCA) Source

Getting there

Address

8450 E Camp Amnicon Rd Source

Nearest airports

Duluth International Airport (DLH, 19 mi); Range Regional Airport (HIB, 66 mi)

Phone

(715) 364-2602 Source

Minneapolis136 mi

Milwaukee318 mi

Chicago393 mi

Omaha426 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

What families say about Camp Amnicon

Based on 1 real family review of Camp Amnicon, 2020.

Reviews last checked Nov 2026

camper

“That looks like the mouth of the brule River, very similar to when I went there”

Mar 2020

In the news

Jun 25, 2014

Camp Amnicon deal preserves Lake Superior shorelineDuluth News Tribune

Questions about Camp Amnicon

How much does Camp Amnicon cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at Camp Amnicon runs from $400 (Welcome to Winter Camping, 5 days). The lowest weekly price is $560.

When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Amnicon?

Welcome to Winter Camping: Jan 7 to Jan 11.

Is Camp Amnicon ACA accredited?

Yes. Camp Amnicon is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Is it good for first-time campers?

Guidance for first-time campers; no camping experience needed.

Is financial aid available?

Tiered/sliding-scale pricing available for winter camping; camper chooses tier.

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