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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.

Fee Info

Payment is accepted via cash, check — and as of May 1, 2022, we'll begin accepting credit cards, as well. We ask campers to be patient at check-in, as we transition to a new payment processing system.

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Location

Big Rock Campground is located in Illinois

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41.7573913 N
88.517811 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
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Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2025

Needs some shade

This is a pretty new camp site, so the trees need some time to get big enough to provide some shade.

The flush toilet building was very clean, but there was no TP in the ladies' room. And I have to wonder why you would build a new campground without showers?

It is very close to the cities so we will stay here again.

Site21
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2023

Pleasant experience

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

Site2
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Karen , August 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Karen , August 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Karen , August 23, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2023

Nice open CG with a couple of walking trails

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&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.

Site35
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Ray & Terri F., July 14, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2023

Big open field

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.

Site41
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Chris B., June 24, 2023
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Chris B., June 24, 2023
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Chris B., June 24, 2023
Reviewed May. 21, 2023

First time campers

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 & 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.

Site21
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Quiet & Clean

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.

Site82
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Mar. 20, 2022

Hiking, kayaking, fishing!

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.

Site3
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2021

New

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.

Reviewed May. 29, 2021

Quiet spacious camp ground

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.

Site34
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Tee D., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Tee D., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Tee D., May 29, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020

Nice, quiet little place

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).

  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Rodney D., October 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Rodney D., October 22, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2020

Expensive RV park for non-residents

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.

  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Marisa A., October 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Marisa A., October 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Marisa A., October 10, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2020

Big sites!

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.

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2019

Water Hookups for the Win

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&T signal is spotty at times. Water hookup is far behind camping pad - bring extensions!

  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Amanda K., September 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Amanda K., September 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Amanda K., September 25, 2019
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Reviewed May. 21, 2019

Wide open with very young trees

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.

Reviewed May. 15, 2019

Quiet Get Away

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!

  • Review photo of Big Rock Campground by Mike D., May 15, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018

No shade, no shower

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.

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

Great state park!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Big Rock Campground in Illinois?

Big Rock Campground offers water and electric hookups (50/30 amp) at most sites, though water spigots may require longer hoses as they're set back from the pads. The campground features clean, level sites with maintained fire pit areas. Facilities include running water restrooms as well as non-running water comfort stations. There are two dump stations available for RVs. While the campground provides essential amenities for comfortable stays, it lacks showers and a playground. The relatively new facility has paved roads throughout the campground, making navigation easy for all types of camping setups.

Is Big Rock Campground part of a forest preserve and what activities are available?

Yes, Big Rock Campground is part of Big Rock Forest Preserve in Kane County. The preserve offers several outdoor activities for visitors. There are hiking trails that connect the campground to the larger forest preserve, allowing for nature exploration through grasslands and wooded areas. Siegler Lake and Big Rock Creek provide opportunities for fishing and paddling, with areas where visitors can launch kayaks and canoes. The preserve features a mix of open prairie and forested sections, creating diverse habitats for wildlife viewing. While swimming isn't available, the combination of hiking and water activities makes it a good destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Is there a map available of Big Rock Campground's layout and surrounding area?

Yes, maps of Big Rock Campground are available to help visitors navigate the facilities and surrounding area. These maps typically show the campground layout including the various camping areas, hiking trails, and nearby Big Rock Forest Preserve. To obtain the most current map, check with the Kane County Forest Preserve website or contact the campground directly. The map will help you locate amenities such as water hookups, restrooms, dump stations, and the trail connections to Siegler Lake and Big Rock Creek.

What do reviews say about Big Rock Campground?

Big Rock Campground receives mixed feedback with many appreciating its clean, well-maintained grounds and spacious, level sites. Campers consistently mention the quiet, peaceful atmosphere even when the campground is full. The campground's newness means there's limited shade as trees are still maturing. Many visitors appreciate the electric and water hookups, though some note the lack of showers as a drawback. The open, grassy layout works well for families with children who need space to play, but those seeking wooded privacy might be disappointed. Its convenient location about an hour from Chicago makes it popular for quick getaways.

How do I make reservations at Big Rock Campground and what are the prices?

Big Rock Campground operates primarily on a first-come, first-served basis without taking reservations. However, there's typically plenty of space and availability even without a reservation system. For the most current pricing information, contact the Kane County Forest Preserve District directly as rates may vary between county residents and non-residents. The campground offers various site types including RV sites with electric and water hookups, drive-up sites, and some primitive hike-in sites near the treeline. For large groups or special circumstances, it's advisable to contact the campground office in advance to discuss availability options.