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 Reserve Your Campsite

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For longer stays, there are 137 Class A trailer campsites with electricity and a sanitary station. Water is available in several locations in the campground. The Gander Bay campground contains 102 sites which can be reserved. A boat launch and dock is also situated in this area. Alcohol is prohibited in all campgrounds. Reservations are accepted through ExploreMoreIL™. The shower buildings are closed by November 1 (may be earlier if bad weather) and reopen May 1 (may be earlier - weather depending).

Catfish Bay camp area and Tall Timber backpack trail provide 32 primitive class D sites. Timber Ridge group camp has three sites. Timberline Ridge horse camp has 30 Class A campsites complete with water, electricity and hitching racks. Ol' Orchard group camp is currently closed.

A concession stand, located near the boat dock and launch, offers dock and boat rental, fishing tackle, bait, refreshments and various supplies. A restaurant, seating 60, serves breakfast and lunch daily. For information, call 309-724-8295.