FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF KANE COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS OPEN MAY 1

GENEVA IL— The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors as campground season returns May 1.
 
Recreational camping will be available through Oct. 18, offering a peaceful retreat in some of the county’s most scenic natural areas. Check-in time for all campsites is 3 p.m., with check-out at 12 p.m.
 
Campers can secure their preferred campsite at either Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin or Big Rock Campground in Big Rock via our online system at www.kaneforest.com/camping. Online reservations are required and open at 9 a.m. on April 1.
 
Paul Wolff Campground, located within Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin, contains 104 total camp sites. There are 89 improved sites complete with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings. There are ten primitive sites for tents-only camping; primitive sites do not have electricity. There are also five equestrian camp sites. ADA-accessible camp sites are available upon request.
 
The surrounding Burnidge Forest Preserve contains more than 700 acres of rolling hills and woodlands along with nine miles of trails, including a 2.25-mile multi-purpose trail suitable for hiking, biking or equestrian use. There is also a picnic shelter, fishing ponds and a climbing rock. Paul Wolff Campground is located at 38W235 Big Timber Road, in Elgin.
 
Big Rock Campground, located within Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock, contains 109 total camp sites. There are 96 improved campsites with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings. There are nine primitive, tent-only sites without electric access. There are four equestrian sites. There are also ADA-accessible camp sites available upon request.
 
The surrounding Big Rock Forest Preserve is a 1,100-acre preserve containing several sandy hills that overlook the valley filled with woodlands and crystal clear streams. Fishing is permitted at the campground pond, or Siegler Lake. Kayaking is also permitted on Siegler Lake. There are more than nine miles of hiking trails suitable for hiking, biking or equestrian use, and two picnic shelters for campers to utilize. Big Rock Campground is located at 46W499 Granart Rd., in Big Rock. For fishing regulations, visit www.kaneforest.com/location/big-rock-forest-preserve.
 
Daily fees for the improved camp sites (with pad, electric, water) at both campgrounds are $26 for Kane County residents and $41 for nonresidents. Primitive/non-electric camp sites are $18 per day for Kane County residents and $24 for nonresidents. Equestrian camp sites are $21 per day for Kane County residents and $31 for nonresidents. Dump stations are included with camping, or $15 for single use. Firewood is available for $10 per bundle.
 
Our campgrounds operate on a cashless system, accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover for online reservations. Firewood must be purchased by credit card only. Dump station use is included with camping for registered campers, or available for $15 per use for non-campers. Cash, check or credit card are accepted for dump station fees. Online reservations should be booked prior to your arrival. If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, it will be credited to your patron account and remain valid until Dec. 31 the following year. No refunds will be issued.
 
To book an equestrian site, contact the appropriate campground directly: Big Rock Campground at 630-538-2077 or Paul Wolff Campground at 630-364-8388. International travelers should also call the applicable campground to reserve a campsite. For more information, visit www.kaneforest.com, and find us on social by searching @forestpreserve.