With 5 unique camps across South Dakota, serving over 12,000 guests each year, LO offers year-round camping, conference, and retreat opportunities for people of all ages. NeSoDak, Klein Ranch,Outlaw Ranch, Atlantic Mountain Ranch, Joy Ranch.

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota (LO) is a nonprofit organization that provides camping and retreating programs for persons of all ages and is supported by the South Dakota Synod of the ELCA and the Wyoming Conference of the Rocky Mountain Synod. These programs are implemented throughout five camps located in unique geographical settings across South Dakota. While a large percent of our programs are religious-based (summer camps and winter retreats), we also reach

out to environmental education groups, school groups, and retreat groups.

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota (LO) has been dedicated to quality Christian camping for youth and adults for more than 65 years. LO provides programs that uplift and sustain people of all ages. Camp allows youth to explore and play in a nurturing environment, encouraging a sense of freedom, which in turn, leads to personal growth and inspiration.

LO camps make safety a priority and fun a necessity. Each camp is equipped with well trained staff and operates under American Camp Association (ACA) guidelines. The diversity of our sites and programs offers an infi nite variety of unique outdoor ministry experiences. While at camp, you will experience LO’s signature hospitality, Christian community, nature exploration, as well as spiritual and personal growth. Our camps provide a life-changing experience for campers of all ages, affi rming God’s presence in their lives. We are your fi rst choice for dynamic and innovative Christ-centered ministries: many sites, many seasons, many experiences.