WIU Horn Field Campus

WIU Horn Field Campus No place so close can take you so far. . . Looking to find the place for a relaxing retreat? Check out our facilities available for rent.

Is your group up for a challenge? Or do you just want a chance to get to know each other better? Check out our program options. Located on 92 acres, Horn Field Campus has so much to offer. Horn Field Campus is located just south of Macomb, IL, and is owned by Western Illinois University. It is managed and operated by the WIU Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration. Check out our

website (wiu.edu/hfc) to read more in depth about the history of Horn Field Campus and what it has to offer.

Guess who is back?? Happy June 1!
06/01/2026

Guess who is back?? Happy June 1!

Congratulations to Jake Shoppa, a new RPTA graduate and a forever tree planter! He celebrated his accomplishment with hi...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Jake Shoppa, a new RPTA graduate and a forever tree planter! He celebrated his accomplishment with his family and with Dr. Tom Green, at Horn. He also left his legacy at Horn with the gift of a crabapple tree he planted with Dr. Green. We are proud of you, Shoppa, and know you will continue to do great things to preserve and enhance our natural environment.

Recently, the high ropes course received a needed upgrade. Our good friend Kurt replaced the platforms enhancing their ...
05/27/2026

Recently, the high ropes course received a needed upgrade. Our good friend Kurt replaced the platforms enhancing their size and also replaced all the ropes with new ones. YOU, our friends and donors, helped us make this happen. It is a great refresh. Thank you! And climb on!

Next up on the Summer Plans Post Series: Lily! Swipe to see what her summer plans are 🐚🏖️
05/20/2026

Next up on the Summer Plans Post Series:

Lily!

Swipe to see what her summer plans are 🐚🏖️

A few weeks ago, our staff had their end-of-the-year bonfire! They roasted s'mores and hot dogs and enjoyed each other's...
05/19/2026

A few weeks ago, our staff had their end-of-the-year bonfire! They roasted s'mores and hot dogs and enjoyed each other's company. A well-deserved break for all the work they put in! Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall!

Continuing on with our Summer Plans Series: Next up is our incoming GA, Olivia! Swipe to see all the fantastic things sh...
05/18/2026

Continuing on with our Summer Plans Series:

Next up is our incoming GA, Olivia!

Swipe to see all the fantastic things she is doing this summer. 🏞️🐢

Next in our lineup of the Summer Plans Series is Jadon!Swipe to see what awesome things he is up to this summer. 🪖☀️🏖️ ...
05/16/2026

Next in our lineup of the Summer Plans Series is Jadon!

Swipe to see what awesome things he is up to this summer. 🪖☀️🏖️

Today, our Lead Facilitator, Cheyenne, graduates!!!!We could not be prouder of the person she has become during her time...
05/16/2026

Today, our Lead Facilitator, Cheyenne, graduates!!!!

We could not be prouder of the person she has become during her time at Horn and WIU. Thank you for everything you have done, and congrats, we will miss you greatly! 🎓

She will be graduating with her bachelor's degree in Math Education and a Minor in Theater. Over the summer, she will be a Camp Counselor for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. In the fall, she will be working as a Math Teacher at Rushville Industry High School. Climb on, Cheyenne! 💜💛

A huge shout-out to all of our wonderful donors on WIU's 2026 Day of Giving that happened in April! Horn Field will cont...
05/15/2026

A huge shout-out to all of our wonderful donors on WIU's 2026 Day of Giving that happened in April!

Horn Field will continue to be a place that educates and inspires the WIU community, all thanks to YOU! 💜💛

Following along with our Summer Plans Series: Next is Corey! Swipe to see what all fun things he is up to this summer. 🐅...
05/14/2026

Following along with our Summer Plans Series:

Next is Corey!

Swipe to see what all fun things he is up to this summer. 🐅🥾☀️

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