EXPERIENCE The EXPERIENCE
Sankoty Lakes is an adventure retreat offering outdoor recreation and relaxation, all leading to an experience unlike any other. Let’s start with where to stay from comfortable cabins and private glamping, camping at our beautiful RV Resort, to our unique streamside tents - we put you in a front-row seat for all things outdoors.
Then there is our unique location along the Illinois River and our incredible water quality. Because of its unique natural characteristics (a direct result of the ancient Kankakee Torrent), The Sankoty Aquifer offers a level of water quality that presents a rare opportunity to raise trout in the Midwest. Beautifully clean and clear, and 52 degrees year-round, Sankoty Lakes offers some of the most amazing fishing experiences in the region.
Additionally, our controlled-cell wetlands attract thousands of migratory waterfowl every year. And did we happen to mention our fabulous farm-to-table dining experience? Some of the best in the Central Illinois River Valley at The Woolly Bugger.
Then there are our family activities from boating, biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and birdwatching, to traditional fishing and fly fishing - we offer an endless outdoor adventure on water and land.
YOU DESERVE A RESORT AT THE LAKE
Come for the day or plan an extended stay. In addition to our RV camping and glamping, we have curated cabins, a beach pavilion and bath house, and even a private guest ranch a few miles away at The 1840 Ranch. Cap off the perfect day with a hearty meal and drinks at The Woolly Bugger or roasting marshmallows over your campfire.
The Sankoty Story
Located in beautiful Spring Bay, Illinois, Sankoty Lakes is the vision of a Midwestern family who grew up playing, fishing, swimming, and causing the best kind of trouble in the lakes and on the banks of the Illinois River. From childhood to adulthood, these experiences shaped the life of Kim Blickenstaff, Founder and Chairman of KDB Group, and kept them outside no matter the season, heading inside only to eat, sleep, and clean off all the mud to make room for more.
In Good Company
In addition to a vast amount of respect for nature and wildlife, our team has a passion for people and community. We welcome you, your family, and friends to come explore the many ways Sankoty offers a lifetime of memories for everyone who visits.
