Camp Sullivan

the activity barn at Camp Sullivan
The activity barn and event space at Camp Sullivan.

An iconic red barn greets visitors to Camp Sullivan, where large groups can rent bunkhouses and those looking for privacy can enjoy tent campsites tucked in the woods. With access to the Tinley Creek Trail System, Camp Sullivan is a perfect destination for nature exploration. Even the barn, with a climbing wall and other adventures, is a hub of activity.

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Location & Things to Do

Camp Sullivan

Entrance

14630 Oak Park Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452

Phone

855-YES-CAMP

Things to Do & Amenities

Hours

Year-round: 24 hours a day for registered campers (with campgrounds accessible from 7 am to 10 pm; quiet hours are observed from 11 pm to 7 am). Staff is available from 8 am to 4 pm.Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Closures & Alerts


Nearby Locations

Explore these nearby locations during your stay:


Camping Options

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.


a tent campsite at Camp Sullivan
A tent campsite at Camp Sullivan.

Tent Campsite

  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Availability: 15 sites
  • Features:
    • 10′ x 10′ mulched tent pad with timber edge
    • Picnic table
    • Fire ring with grate
  • Accessibility: Tent campsites #12 and #13 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)
$38/night$49/night
April – October
(Sun. – Wed. Nights)
$33/night$43/night
November – March
(All Nights)
$23/night$33/night

an RV/tent at Camp Sullivan
An RV/tent campsite at Camp Sullivan.

RV/Tent Campsite (with Electricity)

  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Availability: 10 sites
  • Features:
    • 12′ x 32′ or 12′ x 38′ combined gravel parking space and gravel tent pad with timber edge*
    • 30/50 amp electric systems
    • Picnic table
    • Fire ring with grate
  • Accessibility: RV/tent campsites #7 and #8 are paved and 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.

*Double-check the parking space length of the RV/tent campsite when making your reservation.

RV/tent campsites do not have sanitation stations.

RV/Tent Campsite Rates
Reservation Date Cook County Resident Non-Resident
April – October
(Thu – Sat Nights)
$54/night$64/night
April – October
(Sun – Wed Nights)
$38/night$49/night
November – March
(All Nights)
$29/night$38/night

a large bunkhouse at Camp Sullivan
A large bunkhouse at Camp Sullivan.

Large Bunkhouse

  • Capacity: 36 people
  • Availability: 2 bunkhouses
  • Layout: Large Bunkhouse Floorplan (PDF)
  • Refundable Deposit: $100
  • Features:
    • Two main sleeping areas with bunk beds for 36 people
    • Heat
    • Two private, accessible restrooms with toilet, shower and sink
    • Kitchen
    • Dining area with tables
    • Two closets
    • Ceiling fans
    • Porch
    • Picnic table
    • Fire ring with grate
  • Accessibility: Large bunkhouses #2 and #3 feature accessible parking, path of travel to bunkhouse, roll-in shower with bench, accessible sink, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
Large Bunkhouse Rates
Reservation Date Cook County Resident Non-Resident
April – October
(Thu – Sat Nights)
$273/night$282/night
April – October
(Sun – Wed Nights)
$163/night$174/night
November – March
(All Nights)
$163/night$174/night

a small bunkhouse at Camp Sullivan
A small bunkhouse at Camp Sullivan.

Small Bunkhouse

  • Capacity: 16 people
  • Availability: 1 bunkhouse
  • Layout: Small Bunkhouse Floorplan (PDF)
  • Refundable Deposit: $100
  • Features:
    • Bunk beds for 16 people
    • Heat
    • Private, accessible restrooms with toilet and sink
    • Kitchen
    • Dining area with tables
    • Ceiling fans
    • Porch
    • Picnic table
    • Fire ring with grate
  • Accessibility: Small bunkhouse #1 features accessible parking, path of travel to bunkhouse, accessible sink, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
Small Bunkhouse Rates
Reservation Date Cook County Resident Non-Resident
April – October
(Thu – Sat Nights)
$179/night$190/night
April – October
(Sun – Wed Nights)
$125/night$138/night
November – March
(All Nights)
$125/night$138/night

a small cabin at Camp Sullivan
A small cabin at Camp Sullivan.

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 #7 and #8 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$98/night
April – October
(Sun – Wed Nights)
$55/night$66/night
November – March
(All Nights)
$44/night$55/night

Organized Group Campsites

  • Capacity: 200 people
    • 130 people at north site
    • 70 people at south site
  • Availability: 2 sites
  • 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$23/tent/night$33/tent/night

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


Full Campground Rental

  • Capacity: 314 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$5,640/day$6,182/day
Thursday – Saturday$6,507/day$7,049/day
Sunday$4,880/day$5,422/day

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 Bullfrog Lake features:

  • Accessible tent campsites (campsites #12 & #13) with accessible parking, path of travel to and around the campsite, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
  • Accessible RV/tent campsites (campsites #7 & #8) with paved accessible parking, path of travel to and around the campsite, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
  • Large bunkhouse (bunkhouses #2 & #3) with accessible parking, path of travel to bunkhouse, roll-in shower with bench, accessible sink, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
  • Small bunkhouse (bunkhouse #1) with accessible parking, path of travel to bunkhouse, accessible sink, raised fire pit and accessible picnic table.
  • Accessible small cabins (cabins #7 & #8) 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.

upper level event space and climbing wall inside the barn at Camp Sullivan
Upper-level event space and climbing wall inside the barn at Camp Sullivan.

Climbing Wall & Activity Barn

Current Availability

Contact Camp Sullivan for availability at 312-636-0041.

This 28-foot wall inside Camp Sullivan’s iconic red barn comes complete with an auto-belay system and certified facilitators. Individuals under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian fill out a waiver for participation. Please bring a signed waiver with you: 

Registered Camp Sullivan campers can reserve one free hour of climbing at check-in, pending availability (please call 312-636-0041 to check hours and availability, especially from October to April). Additional time: $5/hr pending availability. 

Camp Sullivan offers event packages that include exclusive use of the climbing wall and the barn’s upper level, pending availability.

If you plan to climb, please bring a signed waiver with you:


Barn Upper-Level Rental (No Climbing)

  • Capacity: 109 people
  • Features: Reservations include tables, chairs,  and use of the kitchen. Does NOT include use of the climbing wall.
  • Refundable Deposit: $100-500

Book by calling 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) or visiting Camp Sullivan.

Barn Upper Level Rates
Reservation Date Cook County Resident Non-Resident
Friday – Sunday$80/hour$101/hour
Monday – Thursday$54/hour$74/hour

Climbing Wall & Barn Upper-Level Rental

  • Capacity: 80 people
  • Features: Includes two hours of staff-led climbing, tables, chairs and use of the kitchen.
  • Refundable Deposit: $100-500

Discounts available for combining with overnight camping: Call 855-YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) for details.

Climbing & Barn Upper Level Rates
Reservation Date People Cook County Resident Non-Resident
Friday – Sunday 40
(20 climbers)
$383/hour $448/hour
80
(21-40 climbers)
$458/hour $533/hour
Monday – Thursday 40
(20 climbers)
$338/hour $383/hour
80
(21-40 climbers)
$415/hour $468/hour

Trails

Tinley Creek Trail System

The Tinley Creek Trail System’s three paved loops take visitors over gently rolling hills, through prairies and forests, and alongside wetlands and ravines.

Location: Markham, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Heights & Tinely Park

Surface

Paved & Unpaved

Estimated Total Length

27.3 miles

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.

Events

We offer weekend programs for campers at Camp Sullivan 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.