Camp Istrouma is a retreat center and summer camp located 10 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The camp features 167 acres of magnificent south Louisiana natural woodlands. Some of the outstanding features of the camp grounds are its miles of beautifully marked nature trails along Sandy Creek with its bluffs and beaches. These trails can be reached by crossing the famous "Old Swinging Bridge". There is also a seven-acre recreational lake which provides many high adventure water activities year round. The camp is owned and operated by the United Methodist Church. At Camp Istrouma retreat facility and summer camp, we are "Impacting Lives Forever." Through the years, we've had the privilege of making a difference in countless lives, first through summer camps, and then with outdoor adventure activities and retreats. Now, let us extend that service to you. Whether you're looking for an incredible Summer Camp, an out-of-the-ordinary adventure activities experience, or a serene place to hold a retreat, Camp Istrouma retreat center in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana is the place for you.