Waterfront Wedding Venue with Breathtaking Views
Greater Springfield, IL & St. Louis, MO
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Jeff Whitten
SCOUT EXECUTIVE & CEO
We are a unique venue with two separate waterfront wedding options. The first location, known as Camp Illinek, established in 1939 along Lake Springfield, is an 80-acre facility operated by the Abraham Lincoln Council. The camp serves as a year-round hub for Scouting America, hosting Scout programs, public as well as private events, including reunions and weddings.
Facilities include the Sailing Center with meeting space as well as lodging, two modern shower houses, Main Booth Lodge with a capacity of up to 150, including a full kitchen, offices, bathrooms, including shower facilities, and a lakeside Fire Bowl, making for magical memories across the entire property. Activities: Building features original rustic architecture for a one-of-a-kind outdoor wedding. An on-site apiary education, water sports, and orienteering, with overnight lodging options ranging from the Campmaster Duplex (2) 2-bedroom/bathroom including kitchen units that are climate-controlled, lakefront view, as well as primitive campsites throughout the property.
The next premier property is Camp Bunn, which boasts numerous buildings as well as an outdoor Chapel overlooking Lake Freesen. This is a 640-acre property that also includes on-site lodging. Originally dedicated in 197,2, this property has undergone modernization to comfortably host everything from large Scout gatherings to public weddings.
Scenic Views: Positions guests right along the edge of Lake Springfield or Lake Freesen.
Commercial Kitchens: Equipped with a full walk-in freezer and refrigerator.
Modern Amenities: Features rear restrooms and showers accessible 24/7, 365 days a year in the main lodge. Two multi-use bathroom and shower facilities are located on the property in addition to those inside the cabins and buildings.
Campmaster Lodge & Cabins
For a step up from tent camping, the property features climate-controlled structures optimized for year-round comfort.
Rental Availability: Open for booking to the general public.
Updated Comforts: Features updated interior amenities, WiFi, heating, and cooling.
Primitive Campsites
Take advantage of multiple designated outdoor camping zones distributed across the 640-acre property.
Capacity: Built to accommodate multiple large tents and gear setups.
Abraham Lincoln Council, Camp Bunn & Camp Illinek is a wedding venue located in Springfield, IL.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
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Meet the team
Jeff Whitten
Scout Executive & CEO
Born and raised in Dayton Ohio and graduated from Troy High School; Jeff went on to attend Northwood University in Midland Michigan where he played Varsity Ice Hockey all 4 years and earned a dual BBA in Business Management and Marketing. Jeff is a member of Alph Chi Rho National Fraternity, Loyal Order of the Moose and Rotary International. He began his Scouting career in 2006 as a District Executive at the Miami Valley Council in Dayton, OH. He moved on to become a District Director and later the Field Director of In & After School Programs, STEM Scouts at the Crossroads of America Council in Indianapolis, IN. From there he went on to be the Director of Field Services at the Michigan Crossroads Council in Grand Rapids, MI, and for the past 5 years he has served as the 13th Scout Executive of the Abraham Lincoln Council headquarters in Springfield, IL beginning in October of 2020. Jeff has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and service to others.
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treadLightly 09 5.0
Scout camp in Springfield, IL. My son played for hours and they taught archery and firearm safety rules. Fishing on property using Lake Springfield. Set back from the hustle of life by a long driveway.
Scott Randolph 5.0
This 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 i...
n 1976. We had a great time at Camp Illinek.
Roy Pyers 5.0
One 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 retreat...
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Juan Galvan 5.0
This is a great place. My kids have camped here with the Scouting program.
Crisan Houston 5.0
Rented 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.
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