Just 90 minutes from St. Louis, YMCA Trout Lodge is the ideal setting for your next group experience — whether you’re planning a family reunion, youth retreat, corporate getaway, or overnight school trip.
With all-inclusive lodging, meals, and activities, our lakeside campus makes it easy to reconnect, recharge, and create meaningful memories — together.
Why Groups Choose Trout Lodge
One Destination. Everything Included.
Lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and year-round activities in one peaceful lakeside setting.
Something For Everyone
Adventures for kids, relaxation for adults, and time for meaningful connection in between.
Support From Start to Finish
Our experienced staff will guide you from planning to checkout with ease.
Groups We Serve
Family Reunions
Disconnect from devices and reconnect with loved ones. Cabins, shared meals, and fun for all ages.
Corporate Retreats
Inspire creativity, teamwork, and fresh thinking with an off-site experience that includes meeting space, meals, and outdoor team-building.
School Groups & Outdoor Education
Take learning beyond the classroom with hands-on, standards-aligned outdoor experiences.
Clubs, Nonprofits & Special Interest Groups
From veterans’ associations to mushroom enthusiasts, Trout Lodge is proud to host a wide variety of clubs and nonprofit organizations each year. Whether you're planning an educational retreat, a hobbyist gathering, or an annual conference, we’ll help you create a memorable and mission-aligned experience.
Lodging for All Group Sizes
Whether you're bringing 10 or 100+ guests, we offer flexible options:
Lodge & Loft Rooms
Family & Group Cabins
Bunk-Style Cabins for Youth Groups
ADA-Accessible Lodging
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Activities Included With Your Stay
Guests of all ages can enjoy more than 30 included activities, with optional upgrades for added adventure.
Included Activities:
- Hiking, kayaking, mini golf, scavenger hunts
- Swimming, archery, arts & crafts, campfires
Optional Add-Ons:
- Ziplining, climbing tower, trap/skeet shooting
- Horseback riding, pirate pontoon boat rides
- Custom workshops, guided nature hikes
Meals & Dining Options
• Buffet-style meals served daily in our scenic Dining Hall
• Optional boxed lunches and catering for large groups
• Vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly items at every meal
Please note: Cooking is only permitted in Bluff View Cabins. Meal plans are recommended for group convenience.
What Our Groups Are Saying
The Trout Lodge staff have gone above and beyond in hosting us as part of the Veterans Adventure Camp. The location is beautiful, it is way more accessible than I had anticipated with plans to improve even more. Better yet, they remember my husband and I. They want you to have the best experience. We love it!
— Jessi
My family comes here every year for our reunion. We have so much fun and there is so much to do! Archery, arts & crafts, horseback riding, and a boat ride is what we do every year. Not to mention the memories and songs around the campfire! They keep changing it so it keeps you guessing, but they also bring back a few favorites. Whatever you do, be sure to go to a campfire event!
— Rebecca
Went here for the Women's Wellness Weekend, and we had THE best time! The activities were fun and challenging, but also approachable. The food was great. The staff were AMAZING. I feel like they are all my friends now. The views are incredible. We stayed in the lodge, and the beds were comfy and clean.
— Shawna
We went Saturday just for a trail ride with Girl Scouts, and boy did the girls have a BLAST! My kiddo wants to visit again ASAP! It was just a relaxing adventure, from them learning how to brush their horse, to riding, to turning out their friend after. It was so so much fun!
— Angela
Plan Your Group’s Stay
Let us help you plan the perfect group getaway — from lodging and dining to scheduling custom activities.