Southern Illinois: Any Reason – Any Season

Go South!
Come on down to Southern Illinois for all season vacation fun! Yes, there is more to Illinois than what wraps around Lake Michigan! The Land of Lincoln offers exceptional opportunities for recreation in the region bordered by the Mississippi and Ohio River.
Incredible Recreational Opportunities!
Southern Illinois offers an outstanding mix of recreational fun. Whether you want to explore wineries, climb rocks, shoot competitively, hike, bike, fish, camp, golf, antique shop, picnic, or just take a country drive, the place to be is the southern end of Illinois!
Interesting Lodging Choices Down South
When visiting southern Illinois whether touring wineries, antiquing, you don't have to stay at just any generic motel. Instead "Lodge with a Local" at one of the many lodges, bed and breakfasts or cabins! If you can't leave work behind, many are now enabled with WiFi!

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Camp Manitowa Rend Lake Area Fun For Children & Groups!

Camp Manitowa & the Rend Lake Recreation Area:

Image Camp Manitowa Gate Rend Lake Illinois

On the other side of this gate is fun for all near Rend Lake!

A Hidden Jewel in Southern Illinois
In the heart of Southern Illinois, Camp Manitowa and the Rend Lake Recreation Area offer the region’s best mix of easily accessible and affordable family recreation choices. Camp Manitowa’s location near Rend Lake offers outstanding access to camping, fishing, swimming, boating, sports, and wildlife watching! There is nearly every kind of all-season outdoor and challenge activities for every age!

Unique accommodations for any size group!
Camp Manitowa also offers a variety of accommodations on site. The lodgings available include cabins, and for group accommodations, unique 700 square foot. There are ten Yurts that offer a comfortable, rustic and unique overnight experience for any group.

Camp Manitowa Challenge & Recreation Activities
Our High Ropes challenge course consists of 8 elements, stands 50 feet in the air, and is highlighted by a 375 foot Zip line. We also offer a high school grade baseball field, a large; six hoop outdoor basketball court, outdoor pool, recreation hall and dining hall. Also available for use is the historic Twin Oaks Lodge! Other Camp Manitowa facilities available are a commercial kitchen, chapel, sand volleyball court, arts and crafts lodge, team challenge course, and a 5-circuit Chartres replica labyrinth! 40 acre Lake Hamilton is ready for your canoes, kayaks and as well as our popular water trampoline. Water Skiing, Wakeboarding and Tubing using our Bayliner ski boat is also available.

A Splash Away From Rend Lake
Sand Beach as well as other recreation assets at Rend Lake are within minutes of Camp Manitowa. Rend Lake offers 19,000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land waiting for you to explore. In addition, golf, trap shooting, sporting clays and tennis, Rend Lake offers an awesome bike trail within minutes of the camp.

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Camp Manitowa Yurt Rustic Group Lodging Near Rend Lake

Camp Manitowa & Rend Lake State Park – A Fun Pair!
Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, the Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, Rend Lake Artisan Center, picnic areas, and water sports. Pontoon boat and Paddle Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Auto touring and wildlife viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Did you know that Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the Midwest for birding and fishing? Horseback riding and scenic trail rides are available at adjacent Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.

Camp Manitowa, Southern Illinois and the magnificent Rend Lake Recreation area are the perfect setting for any group outing. The facilities are ready for any school,  Scout, church, youth, or family reunion group! Whether you are looking for the perfect place for a church fish fry, team building or sports team retreats, consider Camp Manitowa!

Camp Manitowa is ready with whatever your need and will work with you to put together the perfect resources to suit your organization’s event!

Call 314-375-6766 for more info on holding your next retreat at Camp Manitowa in Beautiful Rend Lake Illinois.

To learn more about Camp Manitowa, visit: http://campminatowa.com

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