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Camp Shabbona Woods

Address: 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL 60473 (map)
Phone: 312-636-0018
Email: info@cookcountycamping.com
Availability: Open April 1—October 31
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Camp Shabbona Woods features small three-season cabins, mulch tent pads and a clearing for activities. Sand Ridge Nature Center is just a short stroll away through an oak woodland. Camp staff help coordinate activities and programming at the campsite.

Amenities:

Gear Rental
Free Programs
Nature Trails
Adjoining Nature Center
Open Group Areas and Shelters
Nature Play Space
Restrooms and Showers

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Tent Campsite

Capacity: 6 people | Availability: 16 sites

Surrounded by nature, tent sites include a tent pad with timber edge, picnic table and fire ring with grate. Tent pad accommodates a 10′ x 10′ tent, which sleeps six. (Tent not included; tents available for rental or purchase.) Most tent sites require campers to park in the main lot and hike in a short distance.

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
April – October (Thu. – Sat. Nights)	$35/night	$45/night
April – October (Sun. – Wed. Nights)	$30/night	$40/night

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Small Cabin

Capacity: 8 people | Availability: 4 Cabins

A simple three-season (spring through fall) cabin that accommodates eight people on bunk beds. Includes ceiling fan and porch, as well as picnic table and fire ring with grate.

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
April – October (Thu – Sat Nights)	$80/night	$90/night
April – October (Sun – Wed Nights)	$50/night	$60/night
*Cabin rentals include a $100 refundable deposit due at time of reservation

Organized Group Campsite

Capacity: 25 people | Availability: 1 Site

A designated open field that can be reserved for organized groups’ tents and activities. Includes a picnic table and fire ring with grate. Reservations not available online. Click here for reservation options.

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
April – October	$20/tent/night	$30/tent/night

Programs

Every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Forest Preserves staff lead free programs open to all registered campers, including:

Friday and Saturday night campfires
Special Friday and Saturday evening programs
Saturday afternoon activities and hikes
Camping skill demonstrations

We also offer regularly scheduled programs including Camping 101 workshops, staff-led Family Campouts and even a comprehensive Camping Leadership Immersion Course (CLIC) for leaders of organized groups. Read more about our camping programs here.

Each campground will also have a limited number of Camping Adventure Backpacks available for free check-out, that include binoculars, field guides, a compass, activity sheets and other aids to nature exploration.