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COVID-19 Update: Blackwell Family Campground & Picnic Shelters to Reopen July 10th

Blackwell Family Campground reopens July 10 – September 27. Campground is open for Friday and Saturday night reservations only, reservations can be made below or by calling Visitor Services at 630-933-7248. Camping Guidelines can be viewed here.

Please note: Campground gates and surrounding forest preserve close at sunset, shower facilities are closed, bathrooms/sinks will be made available, no outside visitors will be allowed.

Picnic and Special-Use shelter areas are now open for reservations however your group cannot exceed the posted capacity for the shelter or area. (Even the largest shelters and picnic areas cannot have more than 50 people.) Portable and pit toilets will be open, but flush restrooms will not until late August. If your guests cannot be 6 feet apart they should wear masks that cover their mouths and noses.

Youth-camping reservations have been suspended until further notice.

Please visit this page for the most current updates.

Questions? Please email Visitor Services at permits@dupageforest.org or call 630-933-7248.