Pilgrim Park is located in north cental Illinois, approximately two hours southwest of Chicago, one hour east of Moline, and one hour north of Peoria. We are just south of Interstate 80, and can be reached from either Highway #6 (see travel advice) or Highway #29 (main entrance).
Pilgrim Park Camp & Conference Center 26449 1340 N Ave Princeton, IL 61356
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To reach the main entrance from Interstate 80:
Take the Ladd/Spring Valley exit (Exit 70). Turn south onto Highway #89 (toward Spring Valley) and travel for approximately 3 miles. At the junction of #89 and #29, turn RIGHT, ONTO #29. Take #29 for 7 miles, approximately 2 miles past the second road into DePue. At the brown “Church Camp” sign, turn right onto 1285N, and then right again onto 2650E. The entrance is 1 mile down this road, at the bottom of the hill.
To reach the main entrance (off Highway #29) FROM points south:
Pilgrim Park’s main entrance is located just off Highway #29, 2 miles west of DePue and 2 miles east of Bureau Junction. Turn onto 1285N at the brown “Church Camp” sign, and turn right onto 2650E. The entrance is 1 mile down this road, at the bottom of the hill.
To reach the Highway #6 entrance:
If you are traveling east on Interstate 80, take I-180 South (EXIT 61) to Highway #6. Turn LEFT (east – toward Spring Valley) onto Highway #6 and travel 2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto 2625E, at the brown “Church Camp” sign. The camp entrance is 2.3 miles down this GRAVEL road.
If you are traveling west on Interstate 80, take the Ladd/Spring Valley exit (EXIT 70). Turn south onto Highway #89. You will go over the overpass and come to a stop sign, which is at the junction of Highways #89 and #6. TURN RIGHT (toward Princeton) onto Highway #6 and travel 6.8 miles. TURN LEFT (south) onto 2625E at the brown “Church Camp” sign. The camp entrance is 2.3 miles down this GRAVEL road.
** A NOTE FOR THOSE COMING TO PILGRIM PARK FROM HIGHWAY #6:
The GRAVEL road is straight for 1 mile. After that point there are several sharp curves in the road - - please drive carefully!
SPRING / WINTER TRAVEL ADVICE
WE HAVE FOUND THAT DURING THE SPRING AND WINTER MONTHS, IT IS BEST FOR OUR GUESTS TO ENTER THE CAMP FROM ROUTE #29 INSTEAD OF HIGHWAY #6. THE TOWNSHIP’S GRAVEL ROAD OFF HIGHWAY #6 IS OFTEN DANGEROUSLY ICE COVERED AND/OR DRIFTED IN THE WINTER AND DUE TO THAWING AND RAINY CONDITIONS IN THE SPRING, THE ROAD IS UNABLE TO BE WELL MAINTAINED. PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL THE CAMP OFFICE IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ROAD CONDITIONS.
