Lodging at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature Environmental Center is a great venue for the Gibbs Conference and a big reason for the conference’s great atmosphere is the venue.  The rustic style of the cabins, the group meals, the amazing autumn colors, the star-filled skies and the bonfire at the beach all contribute to creating a relaxed atmosphere, away from distractions and very conducive for scientific exchange.  However, keep in mind that it is a camp (not a hotel, not a convention center).  Come with an open mind, bring comfortable clothes and enjoy your stay at Touch of Nature!

Get more information about Touch of Nature by clicking on the link. Learn more about the different kinds of accommodations on-site by clicking here. See what you would need to bring here.

Lodging at Nearby Hotels

Some participants prefer to stay at nearby hotels and drive to the conference in the morning.  Here is a list of some nearby lodging options.  (Please note that this is an incomplete list.  There are more hotels if you search in a hotel booking website.)

Giant City Lodge (3.3 miles)
460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 457-4921

Makanda Inn and Cottages (5 miles)
855 Old Lower Cobden Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 697-7929

Best Western Saluki Inn (7.7 miles)
801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 351-6611

Super 8 Carbondale (8.2 miles)
1180 E Main, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-8822

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (8.3 miles)
801 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3347

Holiday Inn Carbondale (9.4 miles)
2300 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-2600

Hampton Inn Carbondale (9.8 miles)
2175 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-6900

Days Inn & Suites Carbondale (9.9 miles)
1295 Harmony Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 529-2720

Super 8 Inn Anna (13.8 miles)
100 Richview Dr, Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-1888