Large Group Stays

In Illinois, groups can book four treehouses near Starved Rock, a castle on the Rock River in Oregon or the Camp White Eagle campus at Leaf River.

In Illinois the list covers 5 retreat centers and camps, 1 private lodge or cabin. The most are in DeKalb County (1), Lacon (1) and Leaf River (1). Capacities are what each operator publishes, not permitted occupancy, so confirm before you book.

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  • 6places
  • 32–181people, smallest to largest
  • 6sleep 30+
  • 5sleep 50+
  • 5venues
  • 1rental home

Quick answer

As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 6 places in Illinois that sleep 15 or more people, from 32 to 181 guests. 5 sleep 50 or more and 4 sleep 100 or more. The largest is Camp White Eagle in Leaf River, IL, which sleeps 181, per its operator.

6 places in Illinois by stated capacity
Sleeps15–1920–2930–4950–99100+
Places00114
  1. Camp White Eagle, Leaf River, IL: sleeps 181
  2. Dickson Valley (Oulund Chalet and lodges), Newark, IL: sleeps 180
  3. Great Oaks Camp, Lacon, IL: sleeps 132

5 venues (camps, lodges, retreat centers) and 1 rental home. Capacity for 5 of 6 is the number on the operator's own page; 1 adds up buildings the operator lists; 1 gives only the largest building. Last updated . How we check capacity.

The largest places in Illinois

By the capacity each operator states. Not ranked by quality and not paid placement.

Where the group stays are

Towns with the most places

  • DeKalb County (1)
  • Lacon (1)
  • Leaf River (1)
  • Newark (1)
  • Oregon (1)
  • Ottawa (1)

Also listed: Northern Illinois, Fox River Valley, Central Illinois, Rock River Valley, Starved Rock.

All 6 places in Illinois

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Map of group lodging in Illinois

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Pins mark the town, not the exact property.

Planning a group trip in Illinois

Run the numbers: group trip budget, bedrooms needed, rental cost split.

Trip types operators here welcome

From each operator's own description of who it hosts.

When to go

Lake country is busiest in summer. Winters are cold and snowy, so ask which buildings are heated and whether the place stays open year-round.

Before you book

  • Ask how the stated count sleeps: beds, bunks, sofa beds or floor space.
  • For reunions and retreats, ask about one room where everyone can eat or meet.
  • Check minimum stays, deposits and cancellation terms in writing.
  • Confirm parking or bus access for the size of your group.

Questions to ask · Planning timeline

Things to do in Illinois with a big group

Distances are straight-line from the closest place we list in Illinois, so the drive will be longer. Group pick means the business publishes a group rate, private booking or buyout. Group details come from each business's own page, checked Nov 9, 2026. Entries marked "group terms not checked" are nearby parks and attractions from Wikidata. Confirm prices and group sizes before you book.

Outdoors and on the water

Shows, parks and attractions

Groceries and supplies

  • Handy Foods Supermarket · West Madison Street, Ottawa · under 1 mi from the closest listing
  • ALDI Supermarket · 2710 Columbus Street, Ottawa · about 1.4 mi from the closest listing
  • Save-A-Lot Supermarket · Maryland Avenue, Ottawa · about 1.6 mi from the closest listing
  • Walmart Supercenter Supercenter · 4041 West Stevenson Road, Ottawa · about 1.8 mi from the closest listing
  • SuperValu Supermarket · North 4th Street, Oregon · about 1.9 mi from the closest listing
  • Kroger Supermarket · 301 East McKinley Road, Ottawa · about 2.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Schnucks Supermarket · 975 South Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb · about 2.0 mi from the closest listing
  • IGA Supermarket · 202 6th Street, Lacon · about 2.7 mi from the closest listing
  • Aldi Supermarket · 7030 US 34, Plano · about 3.8 mi from the closest listing
  • Walmart Supercenter Supercenter · 6800 US 34, Plano · about 3.8 mi from the closest listing
  • Art's Supermarket Supermarket · North Eddy Street, Sandwich · about 4.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Jewel-Osco Supermarket · 1320 Sycamore Road, DeKalb · about 4.0 mi from the closest listing

Store locations from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check hours before a big shop. For delivery, enter the rental's address in the store's app or Instacart to see if they deliver there.

Questions about group lodging in Illinois

What is the largest group lodging in Illinois on this list?

Camp White Eagle in Leaf River, which its operator says has room for 181. Next is Dickson Valley (Oulund Chalet and lodges) in Newark (180). Confirm the count with the operator before you book.

How many places in Illinois sleep 30, 50 or 100 people?

Of the 6 places listed in Illinois, 6 state room for 30 or more, 5 for 50 or more and 4 for 100 or more. The middle of the list is about 132 people.

What kinds of group stays are there in Illinois?

5 retreat centers and camps, 1 private lodge or cabin. 5 are venues such as camps, lodges or retreat centers, and 1 is a rental home.

Which towns in Illinois have the most places for big groups?

DeKalb County (1), Lacon (1), Leaf River (1), Newark (1).

Do any places in Illinois allow pets or have meeting space?

Where operators say so: 0 places say pets are allowed and 0 places list meeting space. Many don't say either way, so ask.

Do you take bookings or payments?

No. You contact each place yourself and pay them directly. We never handle money, and nobody can pay to rank higher in the list.

Before you choose, read what "sleeps 30" really means and the questions to ask.

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