Vortex has accommodations for 4, 6 or 26 persons. While reservations are not required, they are recommended. Grandview lodging units overlook the spring basin and 2-4 person and/or 1-6 person units are available. These sites offer queen beds and sofa beds, full kitchens, television with VCR and the very best view of the diving facility. Each unit has a private lock-up area for wet dive gear. Pinewood lodge consists of two large rooms on the ground floor separated by a hallway. It is equipped with male and female restrooms and showers. Each air conditioned/heated room has 26 bunk beds with comfortable mattresses. Eight 4 person rooms on the second floor offer private bathroom with showers, climate control, and a balcony which overlooks the campground. Otter Creek Lodge is nearest to the swimming area, and is nestled in the quiet wood just east of the Spring. Private parties like the drive bridge entry because it allows traffic control to your event. The air conditioned dorm lodging downstairs are arranged and priced the same as the Pinewood dorms. The upstairs six person, fully carpeted units are equipped with bunk beds, and kitchenettes consisting of a counter with a single basin sink, 2 burners on the countertop, a microwave and mini-fridge. Dishes, pots and small appliances are not equipped. The balcony units offer a breathtaking view overlooking the Otter Creek cable suspension bridge leading to Vortex Spring and Blue Creek. Camping options at Vortex range from our secluded wooded, "outer" sites to those with creature comforts that provide water and electricity. Shower and bathroom facilities are available to all campers. Please call ahead to reserve a location as the campgrounds sites go fast, especially on holiday and event weekends. Because all accommodations are "camp ground facilities", guests are required to furnish their own linens. Simply bring sleeping bags, your pillow, and a beach towel. Both lodgings have large double-sided barbecue grills located in front of the covered porch that runs the length of the building. An extra long picnic table is provided at each end of the porch. Large groups needing the 26 person accommodations will find 4 separate dormitories, two in Pinewood and two in Ottercreek Lodge. These rooms are furnished with bunk beds and divided male/female bathroom and showering facilities. Heated and air conditioned, these "dorms" are a cost effective way to bring groups of all ages. Whether planning a reunion, company retreats, counseling retreats, or a church group, these dormitories will fulfill your large group needs. Parking is just outside your door and there are large covered front porches, lots of grilling facilities and campfire areas in the front yard. Reservations with a major credit card, can be made by calling from 7 am. to 5 p.m. CST daily.Reservations for rooms require a valid credit card number and at least one person staying over night be 21 years of age. *** USE OF THE RESORT AND FACILITIES ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY. ***