Services & Amenities:

• Shelter Reservations are non-refundable unless the area is closed by the Department, in this circumstance the Site Manager will contact you prior to your reservation date to cancel and issue your refund.
• A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party.
• Firewood Ban: It is illegal to bring or possess on IDNR properties any firewood from out of state or from a quarantine area or adjacent counties where wood exportation or movement has been prohibited by State or Federal Law.
• Youth Group Camping Area: At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors.
• For a campsite, a "Single Family" consisting of 4 related adults with or without children occupying the same shelter are allowed; or a "Single Group" consisting of 4 unrelated adults with or without children occupying the same shelter are allowed.
• Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only.
• Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums.
• Youth Group area is only to be used by organized youth groups and their chaperones.
• The maximum length of a camping stay from May 1st through October 31st is 14 nights in any 30 day period.
• Alcohol is not allowed in any area of the park.
• All pets must be on a leash; Pet owners are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly. Pets must be kept under control at all times.
• All visitors are required to leave the park at or before 10:00 P.M.
• Campground is closed at 10:00 P.M. It is possible to leave in the event of any emergency.
• Major Holidays require a 3 night reservation.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 P.M - 7:00 A.M.
• During the Non-Peak season there is no access to water hydrants or dump stations.
• The main shower in the Plum Grove Area is open year round.
• Park Hours for the Non-Peak season are as follows:
  *November 1 - February 28:
  8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
  
  *March 1 - April 30:
  8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
  
• No tents, trailers or RV's are allowed at the cabin site.
• No pets or smoking are allowed in the cabin.
• Shelters are subject to all Statues & Rules Governing the park and are intended for group outings, not for loud parties or events that would disturb others using the area. Amplified music is prohibited. The reservation only includes the shelter; consisting of the covered area and picnic tables underneath. Vehicles must remain in the designated parking area; any vehicles parking on the grass will be ticketed.

  We hope you enjoy your stay or event: Remember, take only memories leave only footprints.

Getting There:

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Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

• Park is closed for all activities during the annual shotgun deer hunt for Disabled Hunters from Nov 10 2011 to Nov 13 2011