Location & Directions

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 56
Farmington, IL 61531

 

Business Phone:
(309) 258-6002

Reservations:
(309) 258-6383

Camp Big Sky is located in northern Fulton County in West Central Illinois, approximately five miles west of Farmington and one mile south and one mile west of Middle Grove, Illinois. We are one hour travel time west of Peoria, forty minutes southeast of Galesburg, one hour and fifteen minutes southeast of Moline, and approximately four hours southwest of Chicago, Illinois.  

Location Address (Do Not Mail): 17185 McCord Road – Fairview, IL

Directions to Camp Big Sky

From Peoria:  Take Route 116 west through Hanna City, Trivoli and Farmington to Middle Grove. Turn left on the third street in Middle Grove (Camp Big Sky Sign), Middle Grove Road. Travel 1 mile south to McCord Road and turn right. Continue 1 mile west to camp entrance and turn left onto the gravel road. (New sign at entrance) Follow road 1/2 mile south to camp. 

From Galesburg:  Take interstate 74 East to Route 97 South (Exit 54). Proceed South on Illinois Route 97 through Maquon and Rapatee to Illinois Route 116. Turn left on 116 East and proceed 1 mile east to County Road 1600 (Coal Hollow Rd). Turn right (south) and continue 1 mile to McCord Road, turn left. Continue 1 mile east to camp entrance (Camp Big Sky sign) and turn right onto gravel road. Follow road 1/2 mile south to camp.

From Canton: Take Route 78 North to 116 West through Farmington to Middle Grove. Turn left (south) on the third street in Middle Grove (Camp Big Sky sign), Middle Grove Rd. Travel 1 mile south to McCord Road and turn right. Continue 1 mile west of camp entrance and turn left onto the gravel road. (New sign at entrance) follow road 1/2 mile south to camp. 

From Macomb:  Take Route 67 North to Route 116 East. Turn right on 116 East, and travel about 21 miles to County Road 1600 (Coal Hollow Road) (This is one mile past the Rt 97 and R 116 intersection). Turn right (south) on Coal Hollow Road and continue 1 mile to McCord Road, turn left. Continue 1 mile east to camp entrance (camp Big Sky sign) and turn onto the gravel road. Follow 1/2 mile south to camp. 

Before You Arrive...

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CAMP WITHOUT CONTACTING US BOTH PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT AND WHEN YOU ARE CLOSE TO ARRIVING.

  • Please call (309) 258-6383 or (309) 258-6002 to confirm reservation arrival.
  • Reservations are required so please do not show up at the camp unannounced as we may not be there if no one is schedules or you may get locked in by a neighboring landowner. (See Scheduling a Visit to register online in advance of your visit)

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