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Camp Wokanda

Phone: 309.579.2157

620 East Boy Scout Road
Chillicothe, IL

If you are looking for a great facility for your group’s next camping outing, look no further! Acquired from W.D. Boyce Council of the Scouts BSA of America, Camp Wokanda encompasses over 300 acres of woodland area with a lake for fishing and various camping amenities. Whether you like to rough it or camp with a little more comfort, Camp Wokanda will fit the bill! Within the Camp there is a dining hall, sleeping cabins, program buildings, and more. The Camp also offers programming such as naturalist tours and environmental education for interested groups.

Wokanda is a great location for a family reunion, wedding or simply a weekend unplugged.

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Rentals
Camping
Canoe Launch
Classes
Field Trips
Trails / Hiking
Weddings
Fishing
Pets Welcome
Picnic Tables
Special Events

Alcohol is not permitted at Camp Wokanda except by special arrangement and only permitted at the Dining Hall and OA Lodge.
Campfires are allowed in designated fire pits only.
Fishing is catch and release.
Respect to other campers’ space is expected.
Pets are allowed on leashes. All pet waste should be picked up and disposed of properly.
Parking is only permitted on the hard-surface, designated parking lots.
*Additional rules, regulations, and policies will be reviewed by staff prior to booking.

All rentals require advanced reservation and pre-payment.
Call Camp Wokanda at (309) 579-2157. All rentals require 50% deposit to hold the date; full payment required one week in advance of rental date.

Camp Wokanda Liability Waiver

Camp Wokanda has over 3 miles of trails surrounding our rustic lodging accommodations and Davis Lake.

Camp Wokanda is an access point to the Illinois River Bluff Trail. The scenic Illinois River Bluff Trail starts at the Lower Valley of Camp Wokanda. Embark on the 6.9 miles of steep and hilly terrain as you travel through Robinson Park, Green Valley Camp, and Detweiller Park. Combining your hike with a backpacking expedition to Wokanda is great training! (Click on Illinois Valley River Bluff Trail Map below.)

Illinois River Bluff Trail Map Camp Wokanda Trail Map

Camp Wokanda offers school day programs and overnight opportunities. All classes emphasize a hands-on approach to learning. The park has some wonderful assets for outdoor learning including a sparkling lake, a beautiful lodge that features a long porch (that can be utilized by field trips for eating lunch), a virgin prairie remnant, a mature oak/hickory forest and plenty of hiking, canoeing and fishing.

For details on any of these opportunities or for overnight accommodations, call Camp Wokanda at (309) 579-2157.

From time to time, you’ll find that this location undergoes a Prescribed Burn. Our PPD team has determined the following parks would benefit from controlled burns as means of preserving rare and endangered habitats:

Camp Wokanda
Detweiller Park
Donovan Park
Forest Park
Grand View Drive Park
Robinson Park
Singing Woods Nature Preserve
Springdale Savanna
Sommer Farm

The controlled application of fire, under specific weather conditions, to restore a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and resiliency, and reduce wildfire risk. The Burn Crew are trained fire experts, aware of fire behavior and control techniques, that follow nationally set standards to ensure the safety of the crew, nearby residents and private property. Learn more about the importance of this by clicking the button below.

Prescribed Burn

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