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.

On this page:

• Location & Things to Do
• Camping Options
• Accessible Campsites & Amenities
• Events

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Location & Things to Do

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Nearby Locations

Explore these nearby locations during your stay:

• Sand Ridge Nature Center
• Green Lake Family Aquatic Center
• Burnham Greenway Trail System

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Camping Options

• Tent Campsite
• Small Cabin
• Organized Group Campsite
• Full Campground Rental

Non-profits, individual veterans and veteran organizations qualify for a 50% discount for all cabin and bunkhouse reservations for use Sunday through Thursday night; and qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on stated tent or RV non-electric fees, anytime. Register in person or by calling 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) to receive the reduced rate.

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Tent Campsite

• Capacity: 6 people
• Availability: 16 sites
• Features:
  • 10′ x 10′ mulched tent pad with timber edge
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring with grate
• Accessibility: Tent campsites #6 and #7 feature accessible parking, path of travel to and around the campsite, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table. Campground features accessible bathroom/shower building with a roll-in shower with a bench as well as an accessible changing area with a bench.

Most tent campsites require campers to park in the main lot and walk a short distance.

Tent Campsite Rates

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
April – October (Thu – Sat Nights)	$39/night	$50/night
April – October (Sun – Wed Nights)	$34/night	$44/night
November – March (All Nights)	$24/night	$34/night

Bookings for Camp Shabbona spanning from Sunday night to Thursday night must be made by phone at 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) or at another campground 48 hours in advance.

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Small Cabin

• Capacity: 8 people
• Availability: 4 cabins
• Layout: Small Cabin Floorplan (PDF)
• Refundable Deposit: $100
• Features:
  • Bunk beds for eight people
  • Ceiling fan
  • Porch
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring with grate
• Accessibility: Small cabins #2 and #3 feature accessible parking, path of travel to cabin, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table. Campground features accessible bathroom/shower building with a roll-in shower with a bench as well as an accessible changing area with a bench.

Small cabins are not heated or air-conditioned.

Small Cabin Rates

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
April – October (Thu – Sat Nights)	$88/night	$100/night
April – October (Sun – Wed Nights)	$57/night	$66/night
November – March (All Nights)	$45/night	$57/night

Bookings for Camp Shabbona spanning from Sunday night to Thursday night must be made by phone at 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) or at another campground 48 hours in advance.

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Organized Group Campsite

• Capacity: 40 people
• Availability: 1 site
• Features:
  • Open field for tents and activities
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring with grate

Organized Group Campsite Rates

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
Year-round	$24/tent/night	$34/tent/night

Organized Group Campsites must be booked in person or by phone at 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267).

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Full Campground Rental

• Capacity: 159 people
• Availability: Sunday through Thursday year-round, limited dates are available for Friday and Saturday.
• Features: Exclusive use of all campsites, public buildings and activity areas.
• Refundable Deposit: $100-500

Applications are accepted starting October 16 for the following year. Reservations must be made at the campground at least 10 business days in advance.

Full Campground Rates

Reservation Date	Cook County Resident	Non-Resident
Monday – Wednesday	$1,844/day	$2,385/day
Thursday – Saturday	$2,711/day	$3,254/day
Sunday	$1,104/day	$1,628/day

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Accessible Campsites & Amenities

Accessible campsites are designed for campers with disabilities. Please only book an accessible campsite if you need it or all other campsites are booked. Camp Shabbona Woods features:

• Accessible tent campsites (campsites #6 & #7) with accessible parking, path of travel to and around the campsite, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
• Accessible small cabins (cabins #2 & #3) with accessible parking, path of travel to cabin, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
• Accessible bathroom/shower building with a roll-in shower with a bench as well as an accessible changing area with a bench.

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Events

We offer weekend programs for campers at Camp Shabbona Woods between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

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

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