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 Reserve Your Campsite

For longer stays at Sangchris Lake, the Deer Run Campground on the north end of the lake contains 80 Class A (electricity, showers and vehicle access), 40 Class B/S (vehicle access with showers) and 5 Class C (tent camping, walk-in or backpack; no vehicle; with showers) campsites and 5 additional Class C equestrian campsites. A sanitary dump station is provided in each campground. The shower building is located in the Hickory Point Campground.

Hickory Point Campground, near the east boat dock, contains 55 Class A, 10 Class C and two rent-a-cabin sites. Playground equipment, showers and a restroom with flush toilets are nearby.

Handicapped sites are located in both campgrounds. Water facilities (including the shower building) are closed the Monday prior to Thanksgiving through March 31st. Hickory Point remains open all year, Deer Run will be closed the second week in January through March 31st

Group camping is available in the wilderness area near the office and service buildings.

Camping and cabin reservations (All cabins at Sangchris Lake SP are closed for the season) can be made at ExploreMoreIL™

In addition, there are three access points with shelters that can be rented for parties and other events. Reservations can be made at ExploreMoreIL™.