Camp Wokanda
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.842381, -89.583238 |
620 E Boy Scout Rd
Chillicothe, IL 61523 |
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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 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 |