Illinois’ New Glampground Getaway, Sankoty Lakes Is Truly One Of A Kind
There’s camping and then there’s “glamping,” which mixes camping with a bit of glamour and luxury. You don’t have to truly rough it when you go glamping but you still have access to gorgeous natural surroundings where the site is set up. In Illinois, a new glampground recently opened as a world-class resort in scenic Spring Bay. Welcome to Sankoty Lakes!
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Sankoty Lakes is a new glampground that sits along the Illinois River and the Sankoty Aquifer. This resort and wilderness retreat has over 200 acres, 20 glamping tents, an RV park, cabins, and a ranch, as well as standard camping sites. Choose the accommodation that suits your needs best.
On the property are three lakes, 60-75 feet deep, fed by the aquifer and a one-mile-long manmade trout stream stocked with fish. You will want to bring your fishing poles!
Feel the serenity that time out in nature brings here at Sankoty Lakes. Among the numerous outdoor activities you can do are fishing (including ice fishing in the winter), biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, birdwatching, and hunting close by (not on the property).
There's also a beach, picnic table, and playground. Take a kayak or canoe out on the water for an adventure. Fishing boat rentals are also available on the property. This glamping resort certainly has something for everyone!
If you have an RV, the Sankoty's RV park has 20 pull-through sites each equipped with 30 and 50-amp electrical hookups, clean water, sewer pump-outs, picnic table, and a fire pit. There's also a bathhouse on the property and views of a 3-acre lake.
And then there are the gorgeous glamping tents that provide the ultimate in glamourous camping! There are 20 private tents with two sizes to choose from.
The smaller tents have two bedrooms: a master with a queen bed and a second bedroom with twin bunks. The larger tents also have two bedrooms along with the addition of a loft with a full-sized bed and a futon in the living space.
Each tent is also equipped with a full bathroom, living space with a dining area and TV, and a kitchenette with a toaster, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. A patio and fire pit with water views provide additional spots to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
All tents have heating and cooling units, so you are able to book a stay all year round.
What better a way could there be to relax and enjoy the great outdoors than a stay at this glamping resort? Make Sankoty Lakes your next vacation destination!
Whether you prefer to stay in a cabin, RV, or glamping tent, this resort has choices for everyone. Would you like to go glamping here? Please let us know in the comments, and if you’ve been glamping in the past, let us know about your favorite spot.
Book your glamping stay at Sankoty Lakes through their website.
Address: 1583 Spring Bay Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
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