Property Description
Eagle Crest Camp and Retreat - Recreational Paradise!
Tucked away in the heart of Illinois, Eagle Crest Camp and Retreat Center is a peaceful destination for camps, retreats, and events of all kinds. Whether you're planning corporate team-building destination, church retreat, or your own private recreational paradise, Eagle Crest offers the perfect setting to unplug from daily distractions and reconnect with what matters most.
Spanning over 290 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows, and trails, Eagle Crest provides a natural backdrop for transformation, reflection, and adventure. From early morning hikes to starlit campfires, every inch of the property invites exploration and connection. Whether on horseback or ATV, the property offers over 2 miles of well-maintained trails. The abundance of habitat for wildlife is unmatched. Connected to large neighboring tracts, the whitetail hunting is second to none. Several tree stands and blinds already in place, but so much more opportunity to expand on food plots and other whitetail management practices.
Eagle Crest offers a variety of lodging options including cozy cabins and spacious dormitories- all clean, comfortable, and designed to accommodate groups of all sizes. There are 5 total houses on the property that include 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Addition to the 5 houses, there are several dormitory-style lodges that can accommodate up to 300 people. In addition to the lodging, there is a designated tent camping area equipped with many electric stations and several bath houses.
A wide variety of activities including paintball field, horseshoe pit, playground, high/low ropes course, basketball/tennis court, game room, baseball field, shooting range, fire pits, and sand volleyball court. The swimming pool area includes an Olympic sized pool, men & women locker rooms, and snack station.
Crest Hall Chapel is an all -purpose facility with seating available for more than 300 people. The chapel includes 6 classrooms than can be accessed from both inside the hall or from outside the building.
The commercial-grade kitchen and dining hall can serve large groups with ease. Seating is available for more than 250 people. Equipped with speaker/audio system, the dining hall is ready for events and gatherings. Share meals, stories, and laughter in a welcoming space built for community and connection.
Eagle Crest is a turnkey operation, located only 30 minutes from Peoria, IL and 2.5 hours from Chicago, IL. Come explore your next adventure on this breathtaking retreat!
KEY FEATURES:
- Turnkey Camp and Retreat Center
- A variety of lodging and beds for up to 350 people
- Meeting space for all group sizes
- Commercial kitchen and Event Center
- Over 250 of timber and meadows
- Dozens of hiking trails
- Baseball/Softball diamond
- Tennis & Basketball Couts
- Game room
- Paintball & High Ropes Courses
- Excellent Whitetail Deer Hunting
- Equestrian and ATV Trail System
- Shooting Range
- Large Chapel with 6 attached classrooms
BUILDING DETAILS:
Hummingbird, Bluejay, & Cardinal Cabins:
- 60 x 60
- Gas Fireplace
- Meeting Rooms in each with bathroom and mini-fridge
- Bunkhouse-Style Lodging
- 5 Units with 2 separate Cabins in each.
- Each cabin comes with a semi-private "counselor" room
- 4 End rooms with private baths/showers
- 20-22 guests per side of each cabin (10-11 bunks)
- Shared Bathrooms and Showers each side (2-3 stalls/2-3 showers)
- AC and Heat Controls per building
Meadowlark & Chickadee Cabins:
- 156 x 27
- Bunkhouse Style Lodging
- 4 End rooms with Private baths/showers
- 10-11 Bunks
- Shared showers and bathrooms on each end of all cabins
- AC/Heat Controls per building
Heartland Lodge 100 & 200:
- 100 x 18
- Motel Style Lodging
- 2 Apartments in each lodge
- In Room AC/Heat in each room
- Outdoor Fire Pit
Chapel (Crest Hall):
- 135 x 75
- Large meeting room and all-purpose facility
- Seating available for more than 300 people
- Audio and visual system with two projectors/screens
- Adjustable Stage and Room lighting
- 6 classrooms that can be accessed from both inside the hall or from outside the building.
- Crest Hall has a large foyer with restrooms.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- (5) Houses
- Maintenance Shed
- Storage Building
- Dining Hall/ Event Center
- Office Building
- Game House
- Tenting Sites
- 6 separate sites with 2 bath houses
- Power ports near sites
Directions: Rt 26, East on Columbia Rd
