Shabbona Lake State Park Campground
Shabbona Lake Campground is known as one of the top 5 campgrounds in Illinois!!! Located in Northern Illinois with a convenient drive from Chicago, Rockford or Quad Cities. Rising gas prices are predicted to be high this summer, Shabbona’s Camp Ground is an ideal close inexpensive trip.
Shabbona Lakeside and The Camp Store offers a limited number of campsites that include boat rental and a voucher to Pokanoka’s Cafe. if you are looking for a boat and restaurant visits with your campsite. Check out the great deals at: Campstore Site Packages Flyer
Remember on holiday weekends or exceptional weather weekends, that you may have to get there early for the best sites.
Reservations will be taken online at www.reserveamerica.com
Make your plans and see you at the campfire!
If you want great fishing and waterfront camping where you can fish from your campsite, about 25 minutes west of Shabonna is Campingislands.com where the Rock River has channel cat, small mouth and walleye……you can drive out to the islands on causeways it has been a great find….I like Shabbona but the camping is away from the lake.
Does this camp site offer waterside camping/fishing? If not, do you know any places in Illinois (near Will County or within an hour’s drive) where overnight shoreline camping is available with fishing? I seem to be striking out in finding info.
A few sites have water access. You can fish from campground shoreline all night.
Is camping available year round? I am interested in camping in jan\feb.
I am planning on camping at Shabbona the last weekend of September. Which sites are good for tenting?
Hi Steve,
You can view photos of each campsite here: http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/camp-site-pictures-site-2-150/. The State Park office is responsible for the Camp Ground. If you have further questions about camping, please call the State Park office at 815-824-2106.
Becky
I know it’s a regulation but why is there no swimming in Shabbona Lake?
Please contact Kerry Novak at the Park Office 815-824-2106
Hi, I wasn’t able to find the cabin rental here on your site. Could you please send week end rates, and if there is opening in the caabins or camp ground for this week end.
Tom
The campground fees are located here: http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/camping-fees/
Are pets allowed on campgrounds?
Yes.
We have a large group of 14 or so people coming out there on the 14th of July for the day. There are 3 young children that will be part of the group and I was wondering if they would be able to fish in the kids fishing pond even if we are not camping in the campsite area? Thanks
The kids may fish in the kid’s fishing pond even if they are not camping.
I was wondering if there is a maximum occupancy limit on a campsite?
Camp Definition
All sites are single family campsites. A “single family” consists of either or both parents and unmarried children, but not to exceed 4 adults (18 years of age or older). In addition, a group of not more than 4 occupants may occupy up to two tents on a single campsite.
I would love to get some info on this love camping and I have been looking for a campground My friend go every year and they told me that they jhave a blast
There are two cabins available for rent in the Camp ground. Here are photos of the inside and outside.
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/campground-map/cabin-pictures/
The camping fees and reservation information can be found here:
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/camping-fees/
There is more information on the camp ground here:
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/basic-campground-info/
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Becky
We have five families who would like to come to Shabonna State Park to camp, however I have seen nowhere that swimming or beaches are listed.
Is this allowed?
Hi Barb,
Swimming and/or wading is prohibited at Shabbona Lake. This regulation is strictly enforced. Thanks for pointing out that information was missing. I have added it to the Basic Campground Info page. http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/basic-campground-info/
Becky
We have a group of five families who would love to come to Shabonna State Park to camp but I haven’t found anywhere where it indicates that there is swimming available. Is there any?
Hi Barb,
Swimming and/or wading is prohibited at Shabbona Lake. This regulation is strictly enforced. Thanks for pointing out that information was missing. I have added it to the Basic Campground Info page. http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/basic-campground-info/
Becky
i will be calling tomorrow.
hello.. we would like to reserve 3cabins 6 families this coming april 27, 28 and 29, 2012.
You can reserve campsites online at http://www.reserveamerica.com
Please send me some information on your park. Thanks
Hi Sandra,
All the information we have is available on the website. If you would like a packet of brochures sent, please contact the park office at 815-824-2106 as they would be the ones who could help you.
Becky
There are two cabins available for rent in the Camp ground. Here are photos of the inside and outside.
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/campground-map/cabin-pictures/
The camping fees and reservation information can be found here:
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/camping-fees/
There is more information on the camp ground here:
http://shabbonalake.com/index.php/camping/basic-campground-info/
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Becky