OUR FACILITIES
Camp Manitowa Facilities at Rend Lake
Modern Camp Comfort. Classic Summer Camp Spirit.
From sunrise on the lake to evenings around the campfire, Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake offers one of Southern Illinois’ most thoughtfully designed summer camp facilities. Our 40-acre property in Benton, Illinois blends adventure, comfort, and wide-open space — perfect for summer camps, retreats, school groups, church events, and private rentals.
In 2010, Dan and Andy invested over $1 million to fully renovate the Camp Manitowa Rend Lake property. Since then, we’ve hosted sleepaway summer camps, leadership retreats, festivals, and group gatherings on our scenic 40-acre campus near Lake Hamilton and Rend Lake.
Whether you’re planning a youth camp, church retreat, school trip, or private event, Camp Manitowa offers the space, amenities, and atmosphere to make it unforgettable.
Explore Our Camp Facilities
Designed to balance adventure and comfort, our facilities support both high-energy activity and relaxed lakeside living.
Lodging & Core Facilities
Summer Camp Lodging in Southern Illinois
10 modern yurts (total capacity 160+ campers)
Office building with 8 dorm-style rooms (capacity 24+)
Four cabins (capacity 16+)
Commercial kitchen
Health center
Recreation lodge & game room
Outdoor swimming pool
Perfect for overnight summer camps, retreats, and large group rentals.
Athletics & Adventure
Outdoor Camp Activities at Rend Lake
Baseball/softball field with outfield fence, dugouts & backstop
All-purpose athletic field
Full-court blacktop basketball court
Sand volleyball court
Gaga Ball pit
Archery range
50-foot high ropes challenge course
50-foot climbing tower
400-foot zip line
Built for confidence, teamwork, and unforgettable camp moments.
Lakes & Outdoor Spaces
Water Activities & Outdoor Event Spaces
40-acre Lake Hamilton — canoeing, kayaking, fishing, aqua park & water trampoline
19,000-acre Rend Lake — water skiing & expanded recreation
Large campfire circle
Outdoor performance stage
From waterfront mornings to sunset singalongs, the outdoors is where Manitowa comes alive.
At Camp Manitowa, every trail leads somewhere meaningful.
Whether you’re zip-lining through the trees, paddling across the lake, or gathering under the stars, our facilities are designed to create experiences that last long after camp ends.
Ready to learn more? Contact us to schedule a tour or check availability.
WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE
