Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground

The Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground spans 35 acres and features more than one hundred wooden cottages arranged in concentric circles around a central tabernacle.

Methodist ministers and businessmen established the camp in 1860, with John L. Beveridge, who later became Illinois Governor, among the founding members.

The camp ground became a center for religious gatherings where different ethnic communities, including Swedes, Germans, and Norwegians, conducted services in their native languages.

The camp ground remains accessible through Campground Road at 1250, offering facilities for religious gatherings, lectures, and musical events throughout the summer months.

The 1903 Waldorf Tabernacle incorporates steel trusses that create an unobstructed span of 110 feet, enabling clear views of performances from every seat.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 42.03333,-87.88917

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24