Less than 1 hour from Chicago! Unique Rentals, Eco Tours, Lessons and Beach camping on the sandy wooded shores of the Illinois river, Mazon river and the Illinois & Michigan canal. We love beginners & Families and can design a trip for your scout group, church group or corporate event. We offer monthly group Glampouts(glamorous campouts) that feature a potluck, hiking, biking, guided kayak tours and a movie on our outdoor movie screen! We have Kayaking Merit Badge Training/Testing offered in a 1 Day class for Boy Scouts. We have a Private campground that is surrounded by the I & M Canal and the Illinois River and features fully wooded sandy beach camping that has vehicular access right up to your campsite. We work with many High School Aquatics/PE classes(field Trips), youth groups, Park District groups, Cub/ Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and more.