Housing Facilities
Housing facilities at Fort Bluff Camp are divided into three main categories: (1) lodge housing, (2) dorm housing, and (3) cabin/room rentals. Lodge and dorm housing are ideal for larger groups while cabin/room rentals are ideal for small families/groups.
1) Lodge Housing: Brown Deer Lodge
2) Dorm Housing: Black Bear Ridge, Eagle's Nest, Red Fox Den, and Quail Run
3) Cabin/Room Rentals: Gym Guest Rooms, Bluff House, Bluff Cabin, and Lakehaven Cabins
1) Lodge Housing: Brown Deer Lodge
2) Dorm Housing: Black Bear Ridge, Eagle's Nest, Red Fox Den, and Quail Run
3) Cabin/Room Rentals: Gym Guest Rooms, Bluff House, Bluff Cabin, and Lakehaven Cabins
Brown Deer Lodge
The Brown Deer Lodge is the largest housing facility at Fort Bluff with 256 guest beds. It features 16 separate rooms which each have 7 twin bunks (2-high) and 2 queen size beds (queen size beds come with sheets though the twin bunks do not). Each of the 16 rooms have a private restroom with 2-3 toilets, 2 tile showers, and 4 sinks. Each room also has a microwave and a mini fridge. With each room having private restrooms, the Lodge is available for co-ed groups.
There is a commons area in the Lodge with a TV, fireplace, rocking chairs, tables, and couches. Directly behind the Lodge is a stone patio and a firepit with folding chairs and wooden benches, perfect for a relaxing evening outside. The entire facility has Wi-Fi.
There is a commons area in the Lodge with a TV, fireplace, rocking chairs, tables, and couches. Directly behind the Lodge is a stone patio and a firepit with folding chairs and wooden benches, perfect for a relaxing evening outside. The entire facility has Wi-Fi.
Black Bear Ridge
Black Bear Ridge (dorm housing) has 8 rooms, each with 21 bunk beds (3-high bunk beds). The building has 2 large, separate bathrooms that are shared between 4 rooms. The bathrooms have 5 showers, 3 toilets, 1 urinal, and 4 sinks. Black Bear Ridge can be utilized as a co-ed lodging area because each side of the facility has its own separate bathroom. It is located right beside the outdoor basketball court, waterslide, and close to the Dining Hall. In total, Black Bear Ridge has 180 bunk spots.
Eagles Nest
The Eagle's Nest (dorm housing) is a two story a-frame dorm located in the center of campus close to the Chapel and Center Circle. It features 7 separate rooms each with 3-high bunk beds and a queen bed. The building has a large covered deck with porch swings. Each room shares a restroom. The restroom has 10 private showers, 6 toilets, and 12 sinks. Since the restroom is shared for the entire dorm, this facility is not available for co-ed lodging. The total building capacity is just over 150.
Red Fox Den
Red Fox Den (dorm housing) sits at the front of campus, close to the main athletic field, GaGa pit, and Center Circle. It has 8 large rooms with 3-high bunk beds. All 8 rooms have access to a restroom that has 10 showers, 7 toilets, 3 urinals, and 7 sinks. Due to all rooms sharing the bathroom, it is not available for co-ed lodging. In total, the building has 156 bunk spots.
Quail Run
The Quail Run Cabins (dorm housing) are located conveniently in the center of campus on the edge of the main athletic field. Each cabin is climate controlled and has 10 twin bunks (2-high). Each cabin also has a covered front porch. There are a total of 6 Quail Run Cabins. There are no restrooms in the cabins, though a separate bathhouse is located directly behind the cabins. The bathhouse has 6 showers, 6 toilets, and 4 sinks. Due to only one bathhouse, the Quail Run Cabins are only available for males.
Gym Guest Rooms
Our Gymnasium also doubles as a lodging area with 13 motel-style guest rooms. Each room has 1 queen or 2 twin beds. All beds have sheets and the room has 2 towels and 2 washcloths. Each room has a microwave, mini fridge, air conditioner, and a heater. The rooms do not have their own bathrooms but have access to the facilities in the gym lockers rooms (accessible through the gymnasium). The rooms do have WIFI.
The Bluff House
Perched atop Dayton mountain with beautiful views off the bluff is our signature Bluff House. This 3-story house is equipped with 3 individual bedrooms adjoined by private bathrooms. You can opt to rent individual rooms or rent the entire Bluff House.
All rooms share a fully-furnished kitchen, dining room, living space with a flat screen TV, and first-floor covered patio. The Bluff House does have WIFI. Outside, the house has a large back deck with seating. All beds are furnished and the bathrooms are stocked with towels and washcloths.
- Room 5 has a queen bed and bathroom.
- Room 2 has a queen size bed, bathroom, balcony, and adjoining room with 2 twin beds.
- Room 3 has 2 queen beds, bathroom with jacuzzi, and large private balcony. It also has a walk-in closet, in which 1-2 cots can be placed.
- The third floor is an open loft area with a full size bed and 2 cots (plenty of space for air mattresses).
All rooms share a fully-furnished kitchen, dining room, living space with a flat screen TV, and first-floor covered patio. The Bluff House does have WIFI. Outside, the house has a large back deck with seating. All beds are furnished and the bathrooms are stocked with towels and washcloths.
The Bluff Cabin
Built in the early 1900's, the Bluff Cabin has a rustic cabin feel with modern amenities. The cabin has a fully supplied kitchen, living room, fireplace, and porch swing outside. It has a private bedroom downstairs with a queen bed, which has access to the cabin's only bathroom. It also has a second story loft with a twin bed and full bed. All beds are furnished and the bathroom is supplied with towels and washcloths The Bluff Cabin is connected to the Bluff House but can be rented separately or with the Bluff House.
Lake Haven Cabins
Fort Bluff has 6 separate Lake Haven Cabins situated right along the lake at the entrance to campus. Each cabin is climate controlled and has 1 queen bed downstairs and 2 queen beds in the loft (all beds are furnished with sheets). Each cabin has a restroom that is equipped with towels and washcloths, along with a fully furnished kitchen with a stove and large refrigerator. The main lounge area in the cabin has a gas fireplace. Outside, the cabins have a covered back porch with a swing and rocking chairs that overlooks the lake.
The cabins can sleep 6-8 people comfortably. Cabin 6 is slightly larger including a second loft bathroom, dishwasher, and laundry facilities. The cabins are a perfect destination for a family getaway any time of the year.
The cabins can sleep 6-8 people comfortably. Cabin 6 is slightly larger including a second loft bathroom, dishwasher, and laundry facilities. The cabins are a perfect destination for a family getaway any time of the year.