River Oaks Retreat

River Oaks Retreat River Oaks is located on the Saluda River in the Upstate of SC. It is owned and operated by the Sout

River Oaks has a rich history of helping people of all ages experience spiritual growth as they enjoy the outdoors. Its beauty and facilities make it a perfect destination for retreats, family reunions, and weddings, along with recreational opportunities that make it ideal for youth camps, educational programs, and children's events. The passion for outdoor ministry of Wilbert and Jackie Coker, wh

o donated the 65 acres of land for the camp in 1964, is carried on through the current directors, Chris and Donna Lovelace, who are committed to making each visitor's experience a special one. Visitors enjoy flexible meeting facilities and a variety of overnight accommodations that include cottages, bunk-style cabins, RV sites, and primitive campsites for those wanting to get as close as possible to nature. A full commercial kitchen, and dining hall ready for your use. There's never a shortage of fun activities with the gymnasium, pool, sand volleyball pit, gaga ball, 9 square in the air large, horse-shoe pit, grass activity field, and lake activities like the water slide, zip-line, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.

Please say a prayer for Chris this morning. He is having hip replacement surgery. We are so thankful that his limping an...
09/02/2025

Please say a prayer for Chris this morning. He is having hip replacement surgery. We are so thankful that his limping and pain will soon be over.

06/06/2025
The campground area had a lot of large trees fall during the hurricane. Thanks to John Campbell for sending out a call f...
11/02/2024

The campground area had a lot of large trees fall during the hurricane. Thanks to John Campbell for sending out a call for help and to Ted and Mack Hardy from Outpost 93 (Sumter), Everette Hewett and Randy Stewart from Outpost 17 (Sumter) for their hard work!

Shout out to Wendell Goins who uses his days off to come do whatever needs to be done around River Oaks!! It is great to...
11/01/2024

Shout out to Wendell Goins who uses his days off to come do whatever needs to be done around River Oaks!! It is great to have extra hands during the ongoing storm clean-up. You are such a blessing to us and the camp!!

The Lyndakers came to River Oaks on a mission to help clean and did just that! We have a group coming in for a retreat t...
10/08/2024

The Lyndakers came to River Oaks on a mission to help clean and did just that! We have a group coming in for a retreat this weekend and now the camp is prepared to welcome them. Thanks so much for your help!!

We want to send a huge THANKS to Pastor Charlie and Allison Howell and their granddaughter, Hayden Willaims from Iva Fir...
10/08/2024

We want to send a huge THANKS to Pastor Charlie and Allison Howell and their granddaughter, Hayden Willaims from Iva First Assembly of God!! They accomplished a lot of clean up around the camp. They made a huge impact. Thanks so much for coming out and giving of your time. River Oaks looks so much better because of you!

Hurricane Helene Updates: As soon as our power came on, we had a call from Ironman Outdoors requesting to use River Oaks...
10/08/2024

Hurricane Helene Updates:
As soon as our power came on, we had a call from Ironman Outdoors requesting to use River Oaks as a base for their relief efforts in the local area. Throughout the week, they served the community removing trees and debris. They also removed the trees off of the shop and girls cabin #5 at the camp. Dry Oak First Assembly had a tree go through the roof of the fellowship hall that they assisted in removing. They were such a blessing to our area. We feel honored to have been able to house them while they worked.

River Oaks now has power and some internet to update everyone. To begin with… God is good!! Around 40-50 trees came down...
09/30/2024

River Oaks now has power and some internet to update everyone. To begin with… God is good!! Around 40-50 trees came down around the property but as you can see in the pictures, trees only skimmed the structures not causing any major damage. A lot of the roads were impassable, but have already been cleaned up. The river bled into the field but will eventually go back to normal. Thanks for your prayers and take a minute to praise God for keeping this beautiful place safe and ready to minister to upcoming visitors.

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180 Youth Camp Road
Honea Path, SC
29654

Telephone

+18434412942

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