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 & Programs

Location & Things to Do

Nearby Locations

Explore these nearby locations during your stay:

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

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.

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.

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.

Organized Group Campsite

• Capacity: 25 people
• Availability: 1 site
• Features:
  • Open field for tents and activities
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring with grate

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

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: $500

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

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.

Events & 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

Each campground has 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.

Upcoming Events