Blackwell Family Campground

Definitely in the forest. Lots of trees surround. Lots of bugs too. Lovely lake however with boating. Nice nature walks.

Tight getting into the spot for Class As but spots are spaced nicely.

Real nice rangers.

Camping available on weekends only.

Stayed July 2023.

Driving in here makes you forget you’re in the middle town! Quite and roving park rangers which gives it a very safe feel around here. Only electric hook ups dump station on site and potable water on site also

Stayed with the kids here, great spot close by to us just to get out. Many spots here have a good amount of spacing and privacy which is great. Don't like how so many campgrounds stack you on top of each other.

Local amenities of the forest preserve are nice to have from fishing, boating, archery and an old garbage hill to climb up. Im also not sure if its an everyday thing, but the ranger did stop by around 5 or 6ish with some activities for the kids to do. Lots of kids so good opportunity for the little ones to socialize. Some kids seemed to be a little too free

They don't allow you to leave the camp area after 9(?) which is a bit disappointing since it's a county forest preserve and closes.

Grates of campfire pits made it easy to cook and plenty of self serve well seasoned firewood available on site.

They have both hole in the ground toilets as well as a cleaner lit bathroom facility.

Biggest negative is the traffic noise is still very noticeable from the site and the limit to late night walks