It is one of the nicer campgrounds that I have stayed at, lots of
trees, full hook ups, pull thru sites, a Good Sam Park, fishing pond,
firewood, nice rest rooms, propane station, walking trails, large
(4 or 5 acres) open grass area, pets are welcome, and about 8 miles
East of Galesburg.  Exit 54 on I-74 just SE of Knoxville.  After
taking the exit, head North to first intersection, turn right (East)
and campground is about two miles on the North side of the road. 

Our group name is "Toyota RV Group".  The rate is $25.20
a night for two adults, and $2 for each additional adult and $1
for each additional child.  For reservations call 309-289-2267
and tell them you are part of the "Toyota RV Group".  If you
have any problems, ask for Judy.

To ensure that we all end up with sites next to each other, we
need to make our reservations by August 15th. 
After you make your reservations, please send me an
email at bufbooth@yahoo.com so I know how many will be
attending, and please include the ages of any children coming along,

This will also allow me to put you on a mailing list for any updates.

I will try to plan a few activities for them, movie night, pumpkin
craving contest, fishing tournament, ect.

Some of the activities that I would like to plan is a
pot luck dinner for Saturday night, a camp fire sit-in, Toyota RV Open
House, and maybe even a Toyota caravan on the Knox County Scenic
Drive (see below) or just the drive into town. 

I will be arriving Friday evening (7pm to 8pm) and own a 1990 Toyota Odyssey.

Thank you,

Dennis Booth
bufbooth@yahoo.com
H: 317-844-4051

C: 317-590-6525
Carmel, IN

The October 2nd / 3rd weekend is the Knox County Scenic Drive
and the Galesburg Scarecrow Festival.  In addition, there are
county wide garage sales going on, a flea market at the fair
grounds, and tons of other events going on.

KNOX COUNTY SCENIC DRIVE - October 2 & 3
Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations, and
country cooking as you take a self-conducted driving tour through some
of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River valley.
All stops will have activities to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the
Lincoln/Douglas debates held in Illinois.  Galesburg is one of the
sites of these debates and Abe & Mary Lincoln will be visiting each
stop.

GALESBURG SCARECROW FESTIVAL - October 2 & 3
Ninth Annual Scarecrow Festival held in Standish Park Arboretum.
A special category for homemade scarecrows of Lincoln / Douglas is
added this year. Enjoy live entertainment, handmade crafts,
children’s activities, food and much more.  View and vote on home
made scarecrows in five different categories, only visitors vote on
their favorite scarecrows to win.

Walnut Grove Farm
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is
an Historic working farm with special events that offer visitors a
unique glimpse into life of 100 years ago. Visitors step back
in time when reliving lost arts and learning about life in the
past.  They have a large barn that multiple vendors sell crafts from, and
they have a large farm stand.  Plenty of room to take our
Toyota’s to, even large 30+ foot Class A RVs will fit. 
http://home.grics.net/scenicdrive/walnut.html
http://www.walnutgrovefarm.com/ScenicDrive.htm

If you are a fan of small restaurant chains, Galesburg
has both a Maid-Rite and a La Gondola Spaghetti House
restaurant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maid-Rite  (Maid-Rite
Restaurant)

http://www.lagondolaspaghettihouse.com/menu.html

OTHER AREA INFORMATION:
http://home.grics.net/scenicdrive/maquon.html
www.woodlandviewfarm.com/Scenic%20Drive.html
www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org/welcome.htm
www.visitgalesburg.com  (check out the Galesburg
video)
www.visitgalesburg.com/attractions.html
www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org/welcome.htm
www.dickblick.com  (factory store is on North side of
Knoxville)
www.kville.org/kchistory  (Knox County Historic Sites)