Camping

a tent and campfire at dusk at Camp Bullfrog Lake — A tent campsite overlooking Bullfrog Lake.

Whether you’re camping in a tent, cabin, bunkhouse or RV, you’ll get an immersive, round-the-clock nature experience in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Reserve 2020 Camping Dates on November 15

2020 dates for all five Forest Preserves campgrounds are available for reservation starting Friday, November 15 at 8 am. Make your camping reservation online, by phone (855-YES-CAMP) or in person at Camp Sullivan, Camp Bullfrog Lake or Camp Reinberg .

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Locations
Camping Information
Groups & Programs

Locations

Boathouse and lake at Camp Bullfrog Lake

Camp Bullfrog Lake Willow Springs, IL

cabins in the woods at Camp Dan Beard

Camp Dan Beard Northbrook, IL

Pavilion and cabins at Camp Reinberg

Camp Reinberg Palatine, IL

pavilion and nature play area at Camp Shabbona Woods

Camp Shabbona Woods South Holland, IL

the activity barn at Camp Sullivan

Camp Sullivan Oak Forest, IL

Camping Information

Camping Reservations & Rules

People setting up two tents during a CLIC training at Camp Sullivan.

Camping Gear Rental

People putting up a tent at a Camping 101 event.

First Time Camping?

Groups & Programs

people setting up a tent at a Camping 101 event

Camping Programs

A Forest Preserves staff member showing how to light a fire in front of a group at a Camping 101 event.

Camping for Organized Groups

people at a CLIC training doing a team building exercise

Camping Leadership Immersion Course (CLIC)