Camp Wokanda
Peoria County, Illinois
Latitude/Longitude
40.8367413, -89.5845509 |
620 E Boy Scout Rd
Chillicothe, IL 61523 |
Official Website
https://peoriaparks.org/places/camp-wokanda/
https://peoriaparks.org/places/camp-wokanda/
Activities:
Trails (foot) Programs (educational, volunteer, entertainment) Camping (tent, cabin rental) Water (paddle, catch & release fishing) Other (view wildlife, picnic) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/WokandaMap2016.pdf On Site: yes (on trail) Parking: parking lot Amenities: picnic tables, cabins for rent Restrooms: yes Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails lists Illinois River Bluff Trail Cost: free park entrance, fee for rentals (canoes) and events Historical and/or Scientific Significance: unknown Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space and trees, lake view & access, stream view & access General Description: 276-acre city park outside of town that was formerly a Boy Scout camp OPaL’s Observations & Opinions: Camp Wokanda is the northern trailhead for the Illinois River Bluff Trail (6.9 miles one-way). The trail continues south into Robinson Park, then Green Valley Camp and concludes at its southern terminus in Detweiller Park. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Camp Wokanda Layout (PDF) More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/02/26/nature-rambles-hill-prairies/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2022/02/28/nature-rambles-ancient-trees-key-to-a-lands-legacy/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/12/31/nature-rambles-prescribed-fires-help-preserve-ancient-oaks/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/06/29/nature-rambles-the-kinship-of-thistle-and-bison/ https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.83797861861017%2C-89.5870683544922&z=16 https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2023/04/21/peoria-park-district-camp-wokanda-syrup-sale-earth-day-forest-park-nature-center/70138426007/ https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/camp-wokanda Managed by:
Peoria Park District 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 682-1200 OR (309) 682-6684 |