Camp Illinek
Private
A Boy Scouts of America camp on 80 leased acres on Lake Springfield between Springfield and Chatham, operated by the Abraham Lincoln Council since 1939. It hosts year-round camping and Cub Scout summer programs, including Cub Scout Adventure Camp, for Scouting youth.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Illinek directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tommy NelsonVery cool also got to see the capital
★★★★★Crisan HoustonRented the Sailing Center for a group of 21 this past weekend, we all had a great time. A nice facility in a beautiful location. Highly recommend if you need meeting space or weekend retreat.
★★★★★Juan GalvanThis is a great place. My kids have camped here with the Scouting program.
★★★★★Scott RandolphThis is troop 310 Glenarm, Illinois in 1972 taken at Camp Illinek. The scoutmaster Edward Randolph received the Carnegie Hero Award for saving 2 people from a burning jeep in 1976. Only 11 people total in the US and Canada received that award in 1976. We had a great time at Camp Illinek.
★★★★★Roy PyersOne of the oldest campgrounds in Springfield, camp Illinek is chocful of history and nature. One of my favorite places to visit, the grounds have seen several updates over the years. Would highly recommend for group meetings and weekend retreats.