Camping brochure - Forest Preserve District of Kane County

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Big Rock Campground
46W499 Granart Road, Big Rock, Illinois
(630) 444-1200
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Big Rock Campground is also nearby the Forest Preserve
District-owned Deer Valley Golf Course. This 9-hole,
par 3 layout is enjoyable for golfers of all levels, from
beginners to those more experienced.
The District gratefully acknowledges the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR) for their assistance in this project.
This project received assistance through the federally funded
Recreational Trails Program (RTP), as well as an Open Space
Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) grant to invest in and
develop the site. Both grant programs are administered by IDNR.
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Coupled with the surrounding forest preserve, nearly
850 acres of mature woodlands, quality wetlands, and
open meadow areas contain:
96 improved camp sites with 50-amp service, water
access, parking pad & fire ring (for vehicles or tents),
including 6 ADA-accessible sites which are available
upon request
9 primitive sites (for tents only), including 2 ADAaccessible sites which are available upon request
4 equestrian camp sites
2 Picnic shelters
2 dump stations
10.3 miles of trail, suitable for hiking, biking or
equestrian use
Catch-and-release fishing at the campground pond
and at Siegler Lake within the preserve
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Big Rock Campground is located within Big Rock Forest
Preserve. The campground entrance is on Granart Road,
just west of Camp Dean Road, in Big Rock.
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Forest Preserves
Big Rock Campground
Paul Wolff Campground
Open May 1 - October 31
General Information
Please see the campground office for site registration and/or
to purchase firewood until 9 p.m. Firewood can neither be
brought in nor removed from the campgrounds due to state
restrictions on the transport of firewood for pest control.
Registration is valid for up to seven days, with 14 days
maximum in any 21-day period at each Forest Preserve
District campground. Registration maximums are
counted separately for each campground.
Each camp site requires one adult registrant. Registrants
must be at least 21 years of age and remain on site for the
duration of the camp permit. A camp unit may not be left
unoccupied for more than 12 hours.
Swimming is not permitted. Alcohol is not permitted.
Please respect others’ camping experience. Quiet hours
are between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
We ask you to be mindful of the weather. In the case
of a weather emergency, you may wish to evacuate the
campground. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Improved camp site (with pad, electric, water)
$15/day - Kane County resident
$25/day - Nonresident
ADA-accessible camp sites are available upon request
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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County gratefully acknowledges
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This trail/
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Trails Program
(RTP),
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ADA-Accessible Camp Site
$10/day - Kane County resident
$15/day - Nonresident
ADA-accessible camp sites are available upon request
Equestrian camp site
$15/day - Kane County resident
$25/day - Nonresident
Dump station (not registered)
$15/day - Kane County resident
$15/day - Nonresident
$5/bundle
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89 improved camp sites with 50-amp service, water
access, parking pad & fire ring (for vehicles or tents),
including 5 ADA-accessible camp sites, available
upon request
10 primitive sites (for tents only), including 2 ADAaccessible camp sites, available upon request
5 equestrian camp sites
2 dump stations
9 miles of trails including a 2.25-mile, multi-purpose
trail suitable for hiking, biking or equestrian use
Stocked fish ponds
Primitive camp site
Firewood (available at registration)
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Paul Wolff Campground is located within Burnidge
Forest Preserve. The campground is 1.5 miles west of
Randall Road in Elgin. More than 700 acres of rolling
hills and woodlands contain:
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Paul Wolff Campground
38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, Illinois
(630) 444-1200
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Thank you for camping with the Forest Preserve District
of Kane County. We’re glad you’re here!
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Welcome to the Kane County Forest Preserves
Camp Local! — Paul Wolff Campground in northern Kane County
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Camp with a Ranger:
Introduction to Camping
Have you ever wanted to try camping but
don’t have a tent or the experience to do so?
Try it out with our “Camp with a Ranger:
Introduction to Camping” program.
Registration is $40 and is intended for one
family or group of up to 6 people. The fee
includes camp reservations for one night
at either Forest Preserve District of Kane
County campground, use of one 8-person
tent, burner stove for cooking, and a
lantern. Forest Preserve rangers will help
you set-up camp and periodically checkin on your progress. Advance program
registration is required. Call 630-232-1242
to register or for information on the Camp
with a Ranger program.