Camp Wokanda

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.842381, -89.583238

620 E Boy Scout Rd
Chillicothe, IL  61523

Official Website
​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: unknown
 
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/events  
 
Historical and/or Geological Significance:  none known
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
Forest, Hills, Prairie, Open Grass Space and Trees
Lake View & Access, Stream View & Access
 
General Description: 316-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:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.83797861861017%2C-89.5870683544922&z=16

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/camp-wokanda
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https://www.pjstar.com/news/20170715/camp-wokandas-80th-birthday-boy-scout-camp-an-old-home

Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave
​Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 682-1200  OR   (309) 682-6684