Campsites, Bunkhouses, and Shelter Reservations

Kendall County Forest Preserve District offers private use of our picnic shelters at Harris, Jay Woods, Pickerill 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, group 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).

Picnic Shelters are available for use at the following Forest Preserves: Harris, Pickerill-Pigott, Richard Young, and Jay Woods. Please note that a $25.00 refundable security deposit is required for Shelter Reservations:

For shelter, bunkhouse, and campsite reservations, please fill out the appropriate License Agreement 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).