Big Rock Campground

Description

Big Rock Campground is open seasonally, May - October, each year.

Big Rock Campground sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Payment is accepted via cash, check and credit card.

The campground contains 109 camp sites including 96 improved, vehicle campsites complete with 50-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, 9 primitive, tent-only sites without electric access, and four equestrian camp sites.

Camp fees are as follows:

Improved camp site (with electric and water):
Kane County residents: $20/day
Nonresidents: $35/day

Primitive camp site:
Kane County residents: $12/day
Nonresidents: $18/day

Equestrian camp site (with electric and water):
Kane County residents: $15/day
Nonresidents: $25/day

Dump station (not registered):
Kane County residents: $15
Nonresidents: $15

Firewood:
Bundle: $5

Firewood is available at the campground office for $5 per bundle. Outside firewood is allowed to be brought into the campground, however, all firewood must either be completely burned or left on site. No firewood will be allowed to be taken off site, due to the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine and restrictions by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not taken.

Big Rock Campground accepts payment via cash, check or credit card. Check-out is at 2 p.m., each day.

For more information on Big Rock Campground within Big Rock Forest Preserve, or Paul Wolff Campground within Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin, please view our Camping brochure.

This campground/preserve includes a horseback riding area. Most horse trails are natural surface, mowed grass paths. Limestone screenings trails and asphalt bike trails are available in some of the preserves. These are multi-use trails shared with runners, bicyclists, dog walkers etc. Horse riders are required to stay on designated, forest preserve-maintained trails. Trail riding is not allowed in restricted natural areas, Illinois Nature Preserves, picnic areas or in farmed areas. To prevent trail damage during wet weather, trails may be temporarily closed. Individual forest preserves will post a sign at the entrance when horse trails are closed. Trails are currently CLOSED for equestrian use at this campground/preserve.

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