Fishing and paddling enthusiasts will find Lake George access at this county-managed campground within Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. Horse Corral Campgrounds provides electric and sewer hookups at pull-through sites positioned on open terrain, with fire rings and picnic tables at each spot. The facility includes a shelter, corral area, and connects to park trails for exploring the preserve.
Campers can rent boats on-site or launch their own watercraft for lake activities. Wood is available within the park boundaries. For additional camping choices in the region, campers can explore places to camp around Illinois City or check nearby Silva Campground for different site options.
Description
Primitive area with water & 20 amp electrical service and RV pads with water, electricity and sewer hook-ups.
Camp the way you like. We understand that some people like to pitch a tent and cook over an 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 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".
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLoud Thunder Forest Preserve- Horse Corral Campgrounds is located in Illinois near Illinois City
Directions
The Horse Corral Campgrounds is located on the west shore – the West side of Lake George.
Coordinates
41.430379287869066 N
90.82682607208557 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/16/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
Drive Time
- 23 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 17 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 29 min from Dubuque, IA
