14 Aug

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Venture Out Resorts Completes Acquisition of Blackhawk Valley Campground in Rockford, Illinois Premier Outdoor Hospitality Company Expands Portfolio with Picturesque Campground Addition   Venture Out Resorts, a premier outdoor hospitality and recreation company, announces its acquisition of the Blackhawk Valley Campground located in Rockford, Illinois. This brings Venture Out Resorts' total of resorts in its network to two in the Midwest with the other resort location in Wapakoneta, OH.   Blackhawk Valley Campground, known for its natural beauty and unique location on the Kishwaukee River, offers a retreat for camping enthusiasts and nature lovers. The acquisition aligns with Venture Out Resorts' commitment to offering exceptional outdoor accommodations and recreational opportunities that cater to diverse interests and preferences.   "We are excited to welcome Blackhawk Valley Campground into the Venture Out Resorts family," said Jason King, Co-Founder and CEO of Venture Out Resorts. "This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our mission to create memorable outdoor experiences and we’re excited to expand our travel opportunities and vacation offerings to a new state."   Blackhawk Valley Campground offers 150 campsites, of which 125 are full hookup, river frontage to the Kishwaukee River, well-kept grounds, clean facilities, mature oak trees, and large level campsites.    Venture Out Resorts invites campers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience the joy of the great outdoors in the heart of Rockford, IL. And as the company’s portfolio expands, they remain committed to providing exceptional service and memorable experiences for all.   Check out the video tour of the resort here....

26 Jul

Posted at 14:05h in Uncategorized by

We have made a huge step toward rebuilding the main building/pool house at our Arrowhead Lakes Resort! As shared in June, the roof structure of our main building above the pool collapsed causing more debris and damage, leading us to make the decision to demolish the entire building. On Monday, July 24th, 2023, a clean and quick demolition took place and everything went according to plan. Precautions were taken to salvage the foundation, the pool, and the surrounding deck, but those remaining items will be inspected upon completion of debris removal. We will be putting our full focus and attention into the rebuilding process of this facility. We are actively working with our architecture firm and general contractor to approve drawings and proposals to match the footprint and follow all state and local guidelines and codes. While we do not have a timeline to share for the rebuild at this point, we are excited about the next steps, and will share more updates as we proceed with the reconstruction of the main building/pool house. While we work on the rebuilding process, there is still lots to enjoy at the Resort! Photo taken 7/24/23 The following amenities are available for members to enjoy: Clubhouse Laundry Room Paddle Boats Kayaks Playground Putt-Putt Golf Course Horseshoes Basketball Cornhole Tetherball Shuffleboard Volleyball Planned Activities   At this time, all rentals are open for use, except the following: Log Cabin 7 Cabinettes Park models Rustic Cabins 1 & 2  ...

07 Jun

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This week, the remaining roof structure of our main building above the pool collapsed causing more debris and damage. We immediately scheduled an engineer to come out and the engineer deemed that the entire building will need to be demolished. We already have bids from contractors so we can do this work as soon as possible. While we await demolition and begin the rebuilding process, we ask that all guests stay clear of the main building. Barrier fencing will be installed in the coming week for the demolition work and the safety of all. Once the demolition work begins, please pardon our dust!   This project will now be a complete new build. We are excited for what the future holds and how we can make this an even better experience for our members and guests! In the meantime, we are also working on supplemental activities for this summer and have opened many of our regular amenities as well. Plus, don’t forget the Wapakoneta WaterPark is less than 10 minutes away! A brand new splash pad at the Wapakoneta Family Y also opened in May 2023. Visit their Facebook pages for lots of great information!...

18 May

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Villa Sites are now open (except VS9 and VS13)! Fixed Lodging: We are now taking reservations to start checking in on May 25! The units that will be open include: A-Frame 1 and Log Cabins 5, 18, 20, 24 The units below will be closed until further notice. Park models moved and lost skirting in the storm. Cabinettes also need some work and lost skirting. We’ve hired a contractor to start working on these to get them back in commission as soon as possible. Log Cabin 7 Cabinettes Park models Rustic Cabins 1 & 2 Our team is working hard to continue to add to the list of amenities that are open: Putt Putt Playgrounds Volleyball Tetherball Basketball Horseshoes Shuffleboard  Corn hole Golf cart rentals Only a few amenities remain closed until further notice: Indoor pools, hot tub, and sauna Dog park Beach and water crafts (paddle boards, row boats, kayaks) Bike rentals As we’ve mentioned, we have a temporary store set up where you can get putt putt clubs, balls, rent golf carts, purchase firewood and limited essentials. Open Store hours are: Mon-Wed: 9 am - 5 pm Thu-Sat: 9 am - 9 pm Sun: 9 am - 5 pm...

12 May

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We realize there are a lot of questions surrounding what is happening after the tornado damage at Arrowhead Lakes Resort. We want to assure you that over the last month, we have been working with the insurance company to get our claim approved. This was considered a catastrophic event so this process takes time. However, we are excited to tell you that we will fully rebuild the main building!  We anticipate over a $1 million project to build a better facility with a store, sales office, indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Please expect that this rebuild could take 6-12+ months. Considering the extent of the damage and the continued rain over the last month, this process has moved along the best it can! We are excited to continue keeping you in the loop on more plans, and we appreciate your continued patience and support as we work through bringing Arrowhead Lakes Resort back to life! ...

09 May

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Despite the tornado damage at Arrowhead Lakes, our staff worked from sun up to sun down to reopen the resort for camping. We are currently working on reopening the big playground this week. Putt putt is open, and almost all campsites are now open (excluding Villa row campsites VS2-VS25). If you already have a reservation at Arrowhead Lakes, but want to make a reservation on one of the newly opened sites (1-63), please call Member Services at your earliest convenience to check availability. Some of the amenities that will remain closed until further notice at Arrowhead Lakes include:  Indoor pool and hot tub Rental units Dog park Volleyball Tetherball   We are working on meeting with contractors to discuss bids and even more work will begin soon....

09 May

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The closing of Indian Lake Resort in Huntsville, OH is scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Reservations Venture Out Resorts' Members can get one last reservation and enjoy the Memorial holiday weekend at Indian Lake! Or, Arrowhead Lakes Resort is open for you to camp or enjoy day use at. Anyone who has an existing reservation at Indian Lake with an arrival or departure on June 4 or later, our Member Services team will be calling you to discuss if you’d like to cancel, change, or move your reservation to Arrowhead Lakes. We will be calling in the order in which the original reservation was made.  We are still working on acquiring a new location to replace Indian Lake Resort. Target parks have been identified and we are continuing conversations in this effort. We can’t wait to unveil this new opportunity for more camping! We look forward to serving you and your loved ones this summer and for years to come at our Venture Out locations. **************************************** You can also refer to the Notice of Intended Sale of Indian Lake Resort from Feb. 28, 2023....

15 Apr

Posted at 10:11h in Uncategorized by

On April 1, 2023 around 1:30 a.m., an EF1 tornado ripped through Arrowhead Lakes Resort. There were no fatalities at the resort, but a few were injured and taken to the hospital. Below is a timeline to walk you through the events that followed the tornado: April 3 - We allowed members with a camper on a site to come in to Arrowhead Lakes for insurance purposes only. Assessment and debris cleanup was still ongoing and it was not safe for unauthorized individuals to be in the resort. April 7 - We allowed anyone with a camper or property at Arrowhead Lakes to come in, but with a staff escort as it was still unsafe. April 10 - We partially reopened Arrowhead Lakes for camping only (sites 71-208). Many amenities, campsites and rental units were still closed. April 13 - Putt putt, activities, and a makeshift store opened at Arrowhead Lakes. April 15 - The Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce helped organize a massive community volunteer cleanup effort at Arrowhead Lakes. April 15 - We opened Indian Lake Resort early (scheduled to open May 1) for camping.   Our hearts and condolences go out to everyone who went through this difficult time. Our staff have been working hard to clean up the resort and get things back up and running as they are able. We can't say thank you enough to everyone who has reached out to give their support and offered their help through this difficult time. 💙...

12 Apr

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The Venture Out Resorts annual newsletter is here! Be sure to check out "The Traveler Times" for updates, highlights and news from our resorts, fun articles and activities, and so much more. CLICK HERE TO READ In this edition, here is some of what you'll find: How We're Using Technology to Make Camping Easier The Talk of the Campfire: Going "E"! Camping Gear Recommendations Resort Updates The Activity Lineup This Summer And much more! Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter! We're excited to begin our summer camping season! Happy Camping!...

28 Feb

Posted at 16:48h in Indian Lake, News by

We want to inform you that we are listing Indian Lake Resort for sale. The Resort has had low occupancy that has declined year over year. When we see that a location is underutilized, we have to consider what our Members are telling us. With that in mind, we made this decision to improve the membership experience and our offerings....

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