Camping at Our Preserves

Camping Cost

Camp the way you like. We understand that some people like to pitch a tent and cook over the open fire, and others just don’t. That’s okay with us because we have campsites for both. The only restriction is that equestrians must utilize the designated sites at within the Horse Corral campground, all others may utilize any campsite of their choosing regardless of their camping unit. Only one camping unit is allowed per site, "children's tents are considered a camping unit". There are five campgrounds located within the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. District policy does not allow staff to issue refunds of any kind on reservations or the relocation/switching of reserved sites, reservations require a two night minimum. All campers must secure a camping permit and check-in (reservation or no reservation) at the Park Office before they set-up camp.

North Shore – located next to the Mississippi River

• Riverview Campground – 30 primitive campsites (non-electric) along the Mississippi River with boat ramp access to the Mississippi River, hiking trails, bathroom & shower building, water access, and picnic area

West Shore – located on the West side of Lake George

• Horse Corral Campgrounds – (Equestrians are restricted to camping in the Horse Corral Campgrounds) 13 electrical 20 amp service with water primitive campsites and 16 full hookup sites, two of which are ADA accessible. Also, in this area of the campground there are 2-two unit sites that can accommodate 2 camping units. There is also a dump station, horse trailer parking and wash station, horse arena, pavilion with flush toilets, additional water access, and picnic area. 
• Indian Meadows – 20 primitive campsites with shower building and water access
• White Oak Campgrounds– 26 RV campsites with electricity and water hook-ups and shower building, please note only one campsite, campsite W-26, includes water, electricity and sewer hook-ups
• Deer Haven - 35 full hookup pull through campsites, three are ADA accessible. 

There is no surcharge or processing fee for reservations made online. Click on the "FIND & RESERVE YOUR CAMPSITE" link, if you need assistance, you may call the Park Office, 309-795-1040. Reservations are not mandatory, however if you do not have a reservation then campsites will be available on a first come, first serve basis but you must stop at the Park Office and secure a campsite before setting up camp.  District policy does not allow staff to issue refunds of any kind on reservations or the relocation/switching of reserved sites, reservations require a two night minimum.