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98% Recommend27 ratings · 21 reviews
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· August 2022
Staying in the yurt was so much fun ! The campgrounds were sprawling and absolutely so much fun to explore. We are so glad we found this place for our stay, we had an amazing time!
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Madalena L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful and peaceful place to camp. We were with our kids and they enjoyed the woods, the lake, seeing all the wild nature. It's a great place! Thank you Chad for providing us with a lamp, stove, fans. We had a great time.
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Mayela Z.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2022
Love Camp Cedar Point Manitowa! It's such a beautiful area. Highly recommend camping here!
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Heather K.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2021
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #2
We stayed for a weekend and had a great time. It rained but we got plenty of fire wood and enjoyed sitting by the fire under the pavilion for a very relaxing weekend. We're definitely opening on coming back next year!
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Patricia G.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2021
Late spring getaway... much needed!
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Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #2
Nice quiet campground. We really enjoyed camping in the yurt. Nice quiet lake with a perfect swim area. Very close to Giant City State Park (dont miss it!... highly recommend a spending a day there hiking). Make sure you bring all of your provision with you to the campground as there is no camp store for ice, snacks, etc. Would do a repeat stay in the yurt, for sure!
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Trent K.
3 reviews
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· April 2021
This stay was the highlight to my trip in southern Illinois. The camp was quiet, very clean and oh so beautiful (the dogwoods were in full bloom). The host was awesome and super helpful and friendly. Im definitely coming back.
Dacia L.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2021
We had a wonderful stay at Camp Manitowa! Our yurt was so clean and comfortable for glamping in April. The property is beautiful -- we loved exploring The Rocks, Pioneer Point, and the lake. We look forward to visiting again!
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Hannah R.
7 reviews
Dan was great about staying in communication and being flexible about our arrival. Really great spot for family camping.
Dj F.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
We had a wonderful time exploring the grounds, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. My daughters spent an afternoon swimming and jumping off the lily pad. It was uncrowded and relaxed. Site manager, Chad, was very helpful and the people we met were friendly. The yurt was roomy, clean and comfortable. Can't wait to come back
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Danna L.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Leave your worries at home...
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Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
This place is awesome. We wanted peace, quiet and a more alternative camping experience and we got it. It was like having a huge campground all to ourselves, apart from the few other familes who were staying there and who were all extremely nice and thoughtful. This is the exact experience I've been looking for during this entire Covid summer- space to run, play, rest, and just not worry. The lakefront is ideal. Having full access to kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards made our experience so special and memorable. My 7 year old learned to SUP in one afternoon and she'll be talking about it for months to come. Already planning our next visit!
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Holly G.
7 reviews
What a wonderful place to find, especially at this time! Plenty of open space and privacy, clean and comfortable yurts, grill and fireplace under the roof of pavilion with picnics tables made cooking easy and the nice beach and plethora of kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards made for so much fun!
This is a gem and I'm so glad we found it! Best part was that it is dog friendly and everyone there had dogs off-leash, happy as could be. We'll be back for sure!
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Traci B.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
The campground was beautiful and quiet. The beach was perfect! The water was warm and very clean. We had an amazing time using the kayaked and paddle boards. The beds in the yurt were very comfortable.
Stephanie M.
2 reviews
Great break from the world, phones worked but limited charging and no video games so grandkids enjoyed the outdoors and the lake was awesome
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Sarah K.
5 years on Hipcamp
It was a great get away with the grandkids, it allowed freedom from the world for awhile, host was responsive to our needs.
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Sarah K.
5 years on Hipcamp
Serene and absolutely gorgeous. I stayed in the yurt with my two kids and had a wonderful experience at this campsite. Hosts were friendly and helpful. The lake and beach are amazing! We enjoyed the available boats and SUP boards. We also explored the trails to the Cascades which was fun and a tolerable distance for my kids who are not into hiking.
The two yurts on site are hidden gems in the forest. There is a shower house with flushing toilets up the path (next to the camp's road) and an outhouse closer to the site. Ask about on-site water availability. Hosts gave us a charged power box (many USB ports) and a light for the yurt, which was nice to have.
I love this place and look forward to going again.
Amy M.
5 reviews
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· August 2020
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
This place is a gem! We had a lot of privacy and loved kayaking.
Ashley J.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2020
Yurt + bunk beds = perfect night!
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
Dan came through in a clutch our first campsite had fallen through.. The yurt was perfect for our family of 4 - we all were able to have a top bunk if we wanted it! The property was lovely to wake up to as we had come in very late in the dark. The lakefront is a must, bring your morning coffee down there and just relax!
Dana X.
5 reviews
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· August 2020
My boyfriend and I serendipitously found this hidden gem and couldn’t say enough about it. Dan was super responsive and was in contact with us to work out details of the reservation. The grounds are gorgeous, the lake is a dream and the yurts are so much fun to stay in. We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
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Nicole T.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2020
Group trip ·
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Yurt #1
Great stay!
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Myasia K.
5 years on Hipcamp
My granddaughters and I had a great time, felt very safe and got a break from Covid for a while. We loved the old Girl Scout feel to the camp. It was so quiet and peaceful with not many people there, it was super easy to social distance anywhere in the camp - but we could imagine it would be dynamic and energizing with a normal amount of campers having fun all over the beautiful grounds. The Yurt was lots of fun and had lots of room for us. We even had a battery inside that ran a lamp and allowed us to plug in phones, tablets, etc if we wanted to. I have already recommended Camp Manitowa-Cedar Point several times and will continue to do so. Dan G was quick to answer and very helpful. I understand he also has a camp a bit farther north which would be fun to check out.
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Sally D.
6 years on Hipcamp
We had the most incredible time staying at Camp Manitowa Cedar Point. It was everything we hoped and more. Dan was quick to respond to my questions and Madi, the on-site host, was super friendly. Our original plan was to stay in a yurt but it was frigidly cold and rainy and we were thankful Madi had prepared the Sahara lodge as a back up with heat and hot water that we could wimp out in. It had a real “ghost of Girl Scouts camp past” vibe which we completely embraced and loved. The 250 acre grounds were breathtaking. We hiked to “The Rocks,” enjoyed the use of the beach, canoed to our hearts content on Little Grassy Lake, and took a starlit stroll our last night there. Not that you need to leave, but there are plenty of parks and lakes within 30 minutes to explore as well. If you want a unique camping experience put this place on your list.
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Leah C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Makanda, Williamson, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Dan G.
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