Camp Biloxi Tour
Welcome to Camp Biloxi!
Camp Biloxi sat on land surrounding the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at 1996 Pass Road in Biloxi, MS from 2005 to 2010. For a history of the camp, click here.
As you entered the camp, you’d see a green house on the right-hand side. This was our construction house where all the activity regarding the planning and preparation for helping rebuild houses took place. Our construction managers worked here and this is where volunteer team leaders reported for their jobs when they came to work at the camp.
Proceeding back into the camp you’d see the “Welcome to Camp Biloxi” sign, followed by our large “tool crib” on the right-hand side. A large selection of tools equipped volunteers when they arrived; many groups chose to help maintain this preparedness by bringing along tools to donate when they visited. Owen Green was our tool crib manager and he handled tool checkout and check-in and equipping groups for the day’s work.
Further into camp was a large RV park with 10-15 RV spots available with water and sewage hookups; long-term volunteers were welcome to bring their own RVs and make themselves right at home.
Hot showers and full bathroom facilities were provided via two mobile units provided by Orphan Grain Train.
At the back of the camp were 10 climate-controlled dormitory units, also provided by OGT, that could house approximately 150 volunteers, a full kitchen and dining facility and a chapel tent.
Finally, in the center of the camp between the dormitories and mess tent was an information station where you could find out about local restaurants and places of interest and entertainment, as well as other assorted information.
We’re continuing our mission to restore faith, home and community in the Name of Jesus at Camp Restore! To volunteer in New Orleans, click here and select ‘Book A Group’ to begin your volunteer registration process!