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Mallard Bend RV Resort

General Overview

Mallard Bend Resort a family-oriented seasonal RV park.

102 Full Hookup Sites. 

Seasonal Camping Only. 

Open April 15th through October 15th. 

Private, gated resort community. 

Established in 1983. 

37 rolling wooded acres along the Fox River. 

Owned by a local partnership focused on creating a fun, safe, family friendly environment. 

Pet friendly. 

Golf carts allowed.

Location

Mallard Bend RV Resort is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Address

2838 N 4351st Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551

Coordinates

41.55834704 N
88.62918436 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2023

Countryside Campground Bliss

Like most campgrounds in Illinois, Mallard Bend Resort, which is located just outside of Sheridan, completely in the boondocks, by the way, is a seasonal campground (open April 15 until October 15) that is generally closed during the winter, but open the other 3 seasons. And while some would complain that this 37 acres of rolling woodlands is ‘clear out in the middle of nowhere,’ if you ask me, that’s it’s allure. Trust me, if you don’t know where you are going and don’t have this destination in your GPS, you will never find it or even just roll by it on accident and spot it. This hidden gem is definitely family-oriented and has been around since 1983. 

While Mallard Bend Resort does in fact sit pretty far back from the main road you’ll need to access to find it, this hidden camping outpost, located somewhere south of Sandwich, whose main highway artery is 34, east of Sheridan (which is a tiny town I had never heard of before ... and I am from this area!), is also positioned due west of a village called Millington, which is purely residential, save a bar and restaurant (more on that later), you’ll follow E 2750th Road south from Route 34 until you hit N 4351st Road, hanging a right as the road bends on a 45 degree curve, where you’ll head east until you come to your first possible right, about 200 yards (give or take) where you’ll turn in, on gravel nonetheless, so drive slow, where after 100 yards you’ll reach the gated entrance to Mallard Bend Campground. 

But be careful, if you don’t go straight at this point, and instead, hang a left to follow the gravel road, you will drive another 100 yards or so before reaching yet another gated entrance, but this is Deer Creek Campground (which I have supplied another review here on The Dyrt, in case you are interested) and these two properties, as I discovered, should not be confused with one another. Immediately after passing the gate, the main office, which honestly looks more like a main house, will be on your right and it’s here that you’ll check in. 

Kitty-cornered from the main office is one gem of an amenity, where you’ll find an absolutely wonderful community pool, complete with concrete deck patio, lounge chairs, tables and sun umbrellas. This definitely created a lot of excitement for the kiddos who weren’t expecting a pool at this place. Speaking of amenities, Mallard Bend Resort packs quite a punch by including more than just the heated, in-ground pool, but also features: community clubhouse with a snack bar, ping pong, air hockey, foosball tables as well as a shuffleboard court and lounge. There are a handful of kid's playgrounds scattered throughout the property. WiFi is available only at the Clubhouse and pool. A brilliant kayak / canoe launch is located at the river basin, south of the property. Firewood and ice are both sold onsite. There’s a decent-sized pond perfect for swimming or fishing and is stocked with a ton of water toys for the tots. And if you’ve got bikes, bring ‘em, because there’s some decent trails around here for biking and hiking. Scattered nearly everywhere you look are well-maintained Adirondack chairs, picnic tables and in-the-ground fire rings with foldable grills. 

There’s slightly more than a hundred pull-through and back-in sites here, all available with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage) with nearly every site I saw completely shrouded in thick wooded forest cover. While the clubhouse, pool and children’s playground are located at the front of the property, once you get passed the RV slots, towards the rear of the property, you’ll be able to access the restroom / shower facilities, community pavilion, designated dump station and a coin-operated laundr-O-mat. Just beyond this is where you’ll discover the pond where you can fish or swim, where on either side, there’s two spots perfect for catching some shade – Ali’s Cove or Megan’s Nook – both of which are great for throwing down a picnic blanket or setting up some lawn chairs and enjoying a picnic or 'siesta' in a properly hung hammock. Further beyond this is where the kayak launch is at on the Fox River.  

Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Should you have a canoe or kayak, you’re in a lot of luck as just due south of this property, you’ll have easy access to the Fox River, and further beyond this, if you don’t mind a slight drive to get there, the Illinois River is much larger with greater currents, but the amazing wildlife you’ll discover like Bald Eagles up and down the banks will be your reward; (2) Thinking about fishing and don’t know where to go? Head back northward to Lake Holiday, where there’s no shortage of great places to cast a line from and engage in some decent catch & release fishing for the likes of blue gill or croppie; (3) When you get tired of opening up your onboard fridge trying to figure out that next meal, then head west to Sheridan to Old Mill Tavern, which on the weekends has an amazing fried chicken dinner or try out Calico Café, which has a pretty decent breakfast spread; (4) Looking for somewhere to kick back and throw some shine down? Then head on over to nearby Millington, where you have two options: Jimbo’s Place and The Last Chance Saloon – and if it were me, I would visit them in that particular order!; (5) IMHO if you are an RVer, the best spots are on the lateral sides of the property, specifically on the east side at sites #59 – 65 (which will put you closest to the clubhouse and pool, so be careful if the noise and traffic bother you here); #65, #67 – 69; #87 – 89; or on the westside with spots #2, #5, #7, #8 and #10;( 6) To my tent camping bredren, you’ll want to target the river sites, which are the absolute best spots in this entire place anyway, so ask for R1–R10 (with R10 being the best); and (7) If you’re looking for a place to take the kids to where a change of scenery might be in order, check out Pirate’s Cay Indoor Waterpark over near Norway, just south of Highway #52. 

Happy Camping!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Mallard Bend RV Resort have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Mallard Bend RV Resort has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Mallard Bend RV Resort?

    Mallard Bend RV Resort allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Mallard Bend RV Resort?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mallard Bend RV Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Mallard Bend RV Resort have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mallard Bend RV Resort does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Mallard Bend RV Resort?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.