Campsites, Bunkhouses and Shelter Rentals

Kendall County Forest Preserve District offers private use of our picnic shelters at Harris, Jay Woods, Pickernill Pigott, and Richard Young Forest Preserves.

One-week advance notice is required for use of District shelters and campgrounds. Thirty(30) day's notice is requested for bunkhouse reservations.

Reservations of overnight camping facilities are available at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville. Family campsites, ground campsites, and bunkhouses are available for use by reservation. Each bunkhouse includes a reception room, full kitchen, and two bunk-wings that sleep up to 16 people (32 total).

• Overnight License Agreement Request Form
• The Campgrounds at Hoover Forest Preserve

Shelter and Day Use Request Form:

• Shelter & Conference Room License Agreement Request Form
• General Rules & Regs – all Forest Preserves

For shelter, bunkhouse and campsite rentals reservations, please fill out the appropriate Rental Request form and submit via fax to 630-553-4023 or scan and email to [email protected]

Events Coordinator
Email: [email protected] or call 630-553-4025.

Firewood is available for $25/bundle (no outside firewood is allowed in District preserves).