"Southern Illinois Fat Tire Festival (FTF) happening again for the 18th year in a row, one of the best MTB events in the entire MidWest! This year’s event goes down October 14-16, 2022, at Camp Ondessonk located in Ozark, Illinois right in the middle of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest." For more information about this event…
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Camp will be closed to the public for Fat Tire Festival this weekend. Thank you!
Join us for an open camping weekend! Please fill out a Reservation Request or contact the Ondessonk Office with questions at (618) 695-2489. Thank you!
Come out to Camp O on Saturday, October 22rd for our 12th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races! This year's races will include the popular Manchester 10k and a family-friendly 5k Fun Run. Start Times: Manchester 10k: 9AM 5k Fun Run: 9:30AM Register Now: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Ozark/OndessonkTrailRaces
Hours: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Capacity: 1,000 Age: All ages FREE Admission FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS • Pony Rides • Face Painting • Rock Wall • Handicrafts • Archery • Local Vendors If you are interested in becoming a Vendor for this event, please submit the following application: https://form.jotform.com/221025914061141 If you have any questions or are…
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John Muir once wrote, “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” Join the Ondessonk Retreat Team for a weekend walking “with Nature”. This spiritual retreat will be a time to step outside of the everyday hustle and bustle to be nourished through nature, community, and faith. Throughout the weekend select…
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Camp is closed to the public for registered deer hunting this weekend. No hiking! Thank you!
Wear your Camp O gear and join us for the Santa Parade hosted by the Optimist Club of Belleville. The parade route will begin in beautiful downtown Belleville IL. at the intersection of North 3rd and West A Street and proceed south on 3rd St to West Main. The parade will disband at Union United…
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Camp is closed to the public for registered deer hunting this weekend. No hiking! Thank you!
Join us for an open camping weekend! Please fill out a Reservation Request or contact the Ondessonk Office with questions at (618) 695-2489. Thank you!
