Big Rock Campground, near Big Rock, Illinois, is a spacious spot that welcomes both RVs and tents, making it a solid choice for various camping styles. With electric and water hookups available, it’s convenient for those who want a little comfort while enjoying the great outdoors.

The campground is clean and well-maintained, featuring large sites that allow for a bit of privacy. Visitors have noted the lack of showers, but the restrooms are functional, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful. As one camper mentioned, “The site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept.”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are nearby trails perfect for hiking and exploring. The scenic Siegler Lake is just a stone's throw away, offering opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Campers have enjoyed spotting wildlife like deer and rabbits during their walks around the area, adding to the charm of the location.

While some campers pointed out that the water hookups can be a bit far from the sites, bringing a longer hose seems to do the trick. If you’re looking for a quiet retreat with plenty of room to roam, Big Rock Campground is worth checking out.

Big Rock Campground, part of Big Rock Forest Preserve, is located at 46W499 Granart Rd., Big Rock, IL. The campground is open seasonally, May - October 15, each year.

Camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Payment is accepted via cash, check and credit card. Check-out is at 2 p.m., each day.

The campground contains 109 camp sites including 96 improved, vehicle campsites complete with 50-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, 9 primitive, tent-only sites without electric access, and four equestrian camp sites.

Camp fees are as follows:

Improved camp site (with electric and water):
Kane County residents: $20/day
Nonresidents: $35/day

Primitive camp site:
Kane County residents: $12/day
Nonresidents: $18/day

Equestrian camp site (with electric and water):
Kane County residents: $15/day
Nonresidents: $25/day

Dump station (not registered):
Kane County residents: $15
Nonresidents: $15

Firewood (available at Campground office):
Bundle: $5

Note: Outside firewood is allowed to be brought into the campground, however, all firewood must either be completely burned or left on site. No firewood will be allowed to be taken off site, due to the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine and restrictions by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Big Rock Campground opened in the summer of 2013. This project was partially funded by an IDNR OSLAD and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant.

This campground/preserve includes a horseback riding area. Most horse trails are natural surface, mowed grass paths. Limestone screenings trails and asphalt bike trails are available in some of the preserves. These are multi-use trails shared with runners, bicyclists, dog walkers etc. Horse riders are required to stay on designated, forest preserve-maintained trails. Trail riding is not allowed in restricted natural areas, Illinois Nature Preserves, picnic areas or in farmed areas. To prevent trail damage during wet weather, trails may be temporarily closed. Individual forest preserves will post a sign at the entrance when horse trails are closed. Trails are currently OPEN for equestrian use at this campground/preserve.

Big Rock Campground

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Big Rock

The Best Camping Near Big Rock, Illinois

New facility that is quiet and peaceful. Surrounded by trees and open prairie. Often used by local youth groups for hiking and scouting.

Great state park!

No Shade, and no showers. 
This is a relatively new campground not too far (about an hour drive) from Chicago. 
We looked at this place when we were looking for a spot to camp for a local wedding. But, no shade in the Illinois heat and no shower made it unacceptable.
There were paved roads and the sites looked large and level. There was water and electric And a dump stations at the entrance/exit. 

No shade, no shower 

Nice clean place. Activities for the kids and adults

Very family friendly 

Took my daughter for a simple overnight and it was great. Open campground with nearly zero tree. We had a great campfire but didn’t take advantage of the whole park to explore. She wants to again this year but we will spend more time hiking. 

Convenient location to the Fox Valley area but follow map directions because Google will take you to the south entrance which does not connect with the campground. 

Nice clean bathrooms as well!

Quiet Get Away

Grass camping. The spaces are pretty level. The trees will be terrific in about 20 years. There is nothing much to do here, or nearby. It’s clean and the comfort stations are new. There is electric at the sites and water spigots throughout, although not really at each space. I saw where some campers hooked about 150’ of hose to spigots behind the loops to run to their campers. The dump station is good. It’s expensive, for what is there, if you are not a Kane County resident. There appears to be some equestrian space and trails. Quiet. 

Wide open with very young trees

As someone who normally camps in state parks with only electricity hookups, this site was a welcome treat. 

Rig: 2020 Micro Minnie 1700BH + Ford F-250 

Campers: 2 parents, 3 boys ranging from 7 years old to 2 years old

Campsite Pros: Water + 50amp hookups. Wide, open spaces for kids to ride bikes and explore wildflowers. Duck viewing. Quiet. Almost 100 improved sites. Full bars on Verizon. Amazing sunsets. Sites seem to be mostly level. 

Cons: Walkup only - no reservations taken. $35 a night is a bit steep. AT&amp;T signal is spotty at times. Water hookup is far behind camping pad - bring extensions!

Water Hookups for the Win

Nice campground with big, level sites. Even though they don’t take reservations, there is plenty of space and availability. Lovely grasslands, ponds, hiking trails, but the lack of trees and privacy isn’t my preference. Still great option not far from Chicago. 

Big sites!

Not worth the drive here to tent camp if you live outside of Kane county. Even their 9 hike-in primitive sites hugging the treeline lack privacy. Yes, all the sites are very flat. It's a nice field if that's what you look for in a campground. 

Expensive RV park for non-residents

We stayed here for a weekend. It's a nice place. Campsites are flat. The water hookups are kind of far from the individual sites (make sure you have extra hose). 

Nice, quiet little place 

We are here on Memorial Day weekend and it is full, but still very quiet.  The sites are well maintained including the fire pit areas.  Water hookup is back from pad so as others have said, bring the longer water hose.  Nearby Siegler Lake and Big Rock Creek in the Big Rock Forest Preserve are 
picturesque.

Quiet spacious camp ground

Had Electric and Water hookup. Very roomy and level sites. It's about 9 years old, so no trees. No swimming or fishing. Only hiking trails.

We bought our first RV in 2019 and this place was in town so we used it to learn how to better rv camp after work some days. They have a short hiking path that leads to big rock forest preserve where there is a tiny beach that we use to put our kayaks and canoes into for floating parties. Fishing is decent and it has a 1 mile loop that goes up and down hill around the lake. Peaceful and quiet. Great place to get away and chill.

Hiking, kayaking, fishing!

Newer camp ground that is Clean and well maintained. Has water and electric. The camp ground has a small pond and some trails. 
Just lacking a playground and shower house.
Came across a lot of carpenter bees.

Quiet & Clean 

Nice clean area to camp. Most of the sites are for travel camper or RV’s. 

A couple of drive Ups. 

50/30 amps hookups. Water hookups as well. Great water pressure. 

Running water restrooms &amp; non-running water restrooms. 

2-dump sites they have sections for tent camping- but down fall is they do not have showers. 

Overall experience was great and we will return. 

First time campers 

I wouldn't recommend this "Campgrounds"  for anyone not in a trailer. You're going to be just camping in a big open flat field.

Also if you're not a resident of the local county, you're going to be paying an additional $10 per night.

There are no showers. There is one flush toilet and two pit toilets. 

Big open field 

We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 35 for 3 days in late June. This is a relatively large CG, just under 100 sites, and fortunately it was only about 25% full, because they do not accept reservations. The CG is very clean and well maintained. The water hookups on most sites were way at the back, or on the"wrong side", which might present issues for some.  AT&amp;T coverage quite good, with 3 Bars of 5G service and speeds up to 22 MB/s. We had a clear view of the southern and northern sky, so we were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site and Starlink had speed up to 19 MB/s.

Nice open CG with a couple of walking trails

Stayed 4 nights- first come first served- no reservations- bring plenty of hose for water connections- first site we tried was just too far to connect- toilets but no showers available- electric/ water no full hook ups. Clean, with large sites, about a 5 mile walk around the nearby lake- saw several deer and rabbits - T-Mobile worked just fine- no Wi-Fi 

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