Kirkwood Facilities

If this is your first time at Kirkwood, then take a minute and glance at the facilities we have to offer.  These descriptions may be helpful as you decide which spaces may be best for the event you are planning.  As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 910-862-8300.

Meeting Spaces

Dining Hall - The Dining Hall seats between 150-175 people for a meal, and about 250 could be put in theater style for a lecture, class, etc.  Day groups may use this space for a meeting whether or not they use our dining facilities.  For groups that are using our meal service, there is no additional charge beyond the meals for use of this space.  We provide food service at breakfast, lunch, and dinner year round for groups of 30 or more.  The Kirkwood Dining Hall has a full kitchen available for groups to use that rent out the Dining Hall.  There are also two other rooms that can be used as break out spaces that can hold 10 - 20 people for a meeting. The Dining Hall is fully air-conditioned and heated for year round comfort.

Unit Lodge - The Unit Lodge at Kirkwood is perfect for small to medium sized groups that need a place to meet.  The Unit Lodge can seat 25 - 30 classroom style, and slightly more than that for theater style.  It has a full kitchen and is heated and air conditioned. 

Large Picnic Pavilion - Located directly behind the dining hall, the Pavilion is perfect for medium to large sized groups who wish to plan an outdoor event with the security of shade in the summer and coverage in case of inclement weather.  The Pavilion is lighted and has numerous picnic tables for family reunions, church picnics, and other events. 

Swimming Pool Pavilion - Groups can rent out our smaller pavilion located next to our swimming pool year round with or without the use of the pool.  This space is ideal for small to medium sized groups who wish to plan an outdoor event with the security of shade in the summer and coverage in case of inclement weather. 

  Lodging

Bunkhouse Cabins - All of our eight bunkhouse cabins sleep 12 people (6 sets of bunk beds).  All cabins have a bathroom located inside the cabin with two stalls, two sinks, and two showers.  All bunkhouse cabins are also heated for year round use.

Rustic Village - Our Rustic Village at Kirkwood is good for groups who want the true camping experience.  You may either choose to bring your own tents and camp in our open areas, or stay in our rustic cabins which have between 3 and 8 twin sized beds in each cabin.  There is a central bathhouse with shelter area to aid in the preparation of meals, playing games, getting in out of the rain, etc. 

Fire Circles – What’s a night at camp without a campfire?  There are two fire circles on site for your use.  One is located in the Rustic Village near the bathhouse.  The other is closer to the pool area.  Please check in with your host upon arrival if you wish to use these sites for directions, and to be sure firewood is available for your use.

Food Service - Minimum number of people for food service is 30.  We serve breakfast lunch and dinner, and can make snacks, continental type breakfasts and other services available with advance notice for a fee.

Swimming – Private groups may rent our pool facility with or without the pavilion that is nearby.  The group will be responsible for paying a fee to have the camp provide the lifeguard, or for bringing a lifeguard who meets all current certification requirements with them.

Canoes - For groups, canoes can be rented for $15 per day provided they secure their own lifeguard or pay the camp to provide one. 

Grounds Fees - Do you have a group that just needs some wide open space for the day?  Are you hosting an event where some people will be there overnight, but others will just come for the day?  We charge just $3.00/person for groups that do not use our buildings, or for groups that have people that come in and out. 

Other things at Kirkwood

Hiking/Walking – There are two primary hiking trails at Kirkwood, one around the lake, and one out to “The Cliffs”  please see the Site Manager for directions to either.

Fishing - There is an eight acre lake at Kirkwood for use by groups.  We encourage user groups to bring their own fishing poles and tackle and see what they can catch. 

Vesper Dell - There is an amphitheater area called The Vesper Dell just down the hill from the Dining hall.  It is a perfect place for a worship service or outdoor meeting in good weather.