Camp Local! — Big Rock Campground in southern Kane County

Big Rock Campground46W499 Granart Road, Big Rock, Illinois(630) 444-1200

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.

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 ADA-accessible 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

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.

Campingin the Kane County Forest PreservesBig Rock CampgroundPaul Wolff CampgroundOpen May 1 - October 31

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Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve

Burnidge-Paul Wolff F.P., 38W235 Big TimberRoad, Elgin, IL 60124

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Camp Local! — Paul Wolff Campground in northern Kane CountyGeneral Information

Welcome to the Kane County Forest PreservesThank you for camping with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. We’re glad you’re here!

Camp Site Registration & RulesPlease 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 - NonresidentADA-accessible camp sites are available upon request

Primitive camp site$10/day - Kane County resident$15/day - NonresidentADA-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

Firewood (available at registration)$5/bundle

Paul Wolff Campground38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, Illinois(630) 444-1200

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:

• 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 ADA-accessible 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

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County gratefully acknowledges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This trail/facility received funding assistance through the federally funded Recreational Trails Program (RTP), administered by IDNR.

Camp with a Ranger: Introduction to CampingHave 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 check-in on your progress. Advance program registration is required. Call 630-232-1242 to register or for information on the Camp with a Ranger program.

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Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve

Burnidge-Paul Wolff F.P., 38W235 Big TimberRoad, Elgin, IL 60124

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