Camp Shabbona Woods

South Holland, IL

4.6(87 reviews)

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About this campground

Camp Shabbona Woods in South Holland Illinois offers primitive tent camping in State Forest Lands managed by the county.

Tent Campsite

CAPACITY: 6 PEOPLE | AVAILABILITY: 16 SITES Surrounded by nature, tent sites include a tent pad with timber edge, picnic table and fire ring with grate. Tent pad accommodates a 10′ x 10′ tent, which sleeps six. (Tent not included; tents available for rental or purchase.) Most tent sites require campers to park in the main lot and hike in a short distance.

What campers say

Camp Shabbona Woods is a tidy, family-friendly campground set in woods with trails and a nature center. Reviews consistently note clean restrooms, well-kept sites, helpful staff, and availability of cabins as well as tent pads. The site is convenient to the city and transit—good for short getaways and bikepackers—but it's not remote; some visitors mention distant road noise. Practical notes: a small free wood bundle is typically provided and extra bundles sell for a fee, reservations/permits can show the park office address instead of the campground, and occasional day-of water or pricing issues have been reported.

Our summary of 87 traveler reviews.