At the Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center a world of activities awaits you...

• Fishing
• Golfing
• Boating
• Hunting
• Picnicking
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Sunbathing
• Nature Photography
• Hiking

...and much, much more.

It can also be the perfect, peaceful setting to just kick back, relax and catch up on that book you've been wanting to read.

Wineries, antiquing and other shopping opportunites are just minutes away in Whittington, Sesser and Mr. Vernon; including the State of Illinois Artisans' Center.

The Resort also offers seasonal outdoor pool swimming-- including a children's area along with year-round swimming priviledges at the nearby Rend Lake College.

For boating enthusiasts, the Resort has 3 launch ramps and 105 boat slips-- ALL FREE. Pontoon boats and other boats can be rented on the premises and we also have a full service marine fuel station complete with fishing pole rentals and live bait.

Experience the great fishing on Rend Lake on your own with our expert guides. You can check our rates and guides near the end of this page or check out our Fishing Brochure, or visit our guide, Todd Gessner, on his Web site, Todd Gessner Outdoors.

For biking enthusiasts, we also have a proud fleet of bicycles for rent to navigate the newly completed bike trail which winds through Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and beyond.

For those guests with pets, kennels are also available on the premises.

Our "Outdoors" guests will also enjoy the Rend Lake Shooting Complex which is only 4 minutes from the Resort. This state-of-the-art sporting clay range includes trap, skeet and five-stand shooting.

Rates for various activities

GOLFING

The Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center serves as the perfect host and central location for for a world-class golfing experience.

Leave all the arrangements to us, and you can count on enjoying excellent accommodations at the Resort and memorable golf outings at any of three nearby, high-quality golf courses, each within easy driving distance of the resort, for package prices ranging from $190 - $249.

Courses are Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion, Illinois, Franklin County Country Club in Benton, Illinois and the Rend Lake Golf Course , just a stone's throw from the Resort.

For more information, view a PDF of our Golf Brochure.

SHOOTING

TENNIS

Courts open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week.

Racket rentals: $3.00 per hour.

Contact the Blue Heron Gift Shop for tennis rackets.

BOAT RENTALS

We are currently accepting reservations for the 2008 boating season!  Call 800-633-3341 and ask for Collin at extention 3151.

Pontoon Boat Rentals

• Half day (4 hours)-- $120
• Full day (8 hours)-- $220
• By the hour-- $40
• Deposit Required-- $250

16-Foot Fishing Boat Rentals

• Half day (4 hours)-- $60
• Full day (8 hours)-- $90
• Per hour-- $35
• Deposit Required-- $100

Other Boats

• Paddle Boats-- $15 hr. + $10 dep.
• Mouse Boats-- $35 hr. + $100 dep.

Prices do not include gas and oil. All deposits on credit card only please. Five-day notice required on pontoon and fishing boat cancellations for deposit refund.  In case of bad weather, there is no charge and rental time may be rescheduled

Prices are subject to change without notice.

MOUNTAIN BIKES

Youth and Adult

• Half day (4 hours)-- $5
• Full day (8 hours)-- $10

For more info or to make a reservation call 618-629-2260 or 618-927-4597.

FISHING & HUNTING

Top, professional hunting and fishing guide services from Todd Gessner Outdoors means you have success in the bag.

Todd and his team will provide you with supplies and expert guidance to the best fishing and hunting spots.

See our fishing brochure.

Rates

Fishing packages start at $346.00 for two people and include lodging, dining gift cards, and your guided fishing trip .

Hunting package start at $376.00 for two people and include lodging, dining gift cards, and your guided hunt.

Contact Todd at toddgessneroutdoors@yahoo.com .

Excellent waterskiing

Year-round first-class freshwater fishing.

Golf, swimming and tennis all available

Marina with 105 boat slips.

Trap shooting.

Boating and watersports abound

Miles of lake and a great swimming pool too.

Picnic grounds near the water.