Most of Clearwater Forest's 1,016 acres of forest and 3.5 miles of lakeshore are pristine and undeveloped.  It is home to an astonishing variety of plant and wildlife species.  Towering pine trees over 200 years old and delicate yellow Lady-slippers can be found within 100 feet of the Dining Hall.  Bald eagles, osprey, loons, owls, hawks, and a great many other birds are all part of the Clearwater Forest ecological community.  Bear, deer, fox, porcupine, raccoon, ermine, and other creatures also call Clearwater Forest home.  Clearwater Lake has a surface area of approximately 900 acres and is filled with a healthy variety of fish.

Clearwater Forest presents 35 to 50 programs each year including summer youth camps, women's retreats, clergy continuing education and renewal events, non-summer youth retreats, confirmation class retreats, family events, Elderhostels and other senior adult programs.

Leaning Tree Lodge, Eagle Lodge, and Osprey House offer year-round lodging for groups or for personal/family spiritual retreating.  Loon Point and Grouse Circle campgrounds are open from May through early October.  Food service is also available year-round.