STAY WITH US AT CAMP EWALU!
Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center will serve as the race host for Wild Driftless. We welcome you to this beautiful site, situated on the edge of Iowa's Driftless Region in Clayton County, full of trails and natural beauty for you to explore.
Enjoy comfortable, modern amenities at Ewalu's heated cabins and lodges. Book your overnight accommodations at Ewalu before and after the race (details below), and have an incredible weekend enjoying all that Northeast Iowa has to offer!
At Ewalu's main site just 3 miles west of Strawberry Point, Iowa, you'll discover 2+ miles of the Maquoketa River on the Ewalu property, 12+ miles of private trails, and over 500 acres of beautiful footbridges, natural prairies, rock grottos and water features. Thousands of people of all ages people visit Ewalu annually for retreats, events and summer camp!
Look below for on-site lodging options for the race weekend.
LODGING OPTIONS FOR WILD DRIFTLESS PARTICIPANTS
Camp Ewalu offers a limited selection of on-site cabin and lodge accommodations (details below), along with numerous campground sites. For those seeking more options, hotels can be found in Oelwein and Manchester, both approximately 20 miles away, as well as a variety of AirBnb and VRBO listings in the vicinity.
LEARN MORE & BOOK LODGING
Contact the Camp Ewalu office to learn more about any of the lodging options above and to book a cabin/lodge/room for the weekend.
HOST LOCATION INFORMATION
The 2025 Wild Driftless Adventure Race will be hosted at the Creation Center at Camp Ewalu:
Ewalu Camp and Retreat Center
37776 Alpha Ave.
Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076
Camp Ewalu is an outdoor ministry of the ELCA (Lutheran church), founded in 1961. Click here to learn more about Ewalu's mission and how the camp welcomes all people to experience this relaxing and beautiful “special place apart” in God’s kingdom.