Take a mini-vacation right here in DuPage County by camping at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s family campground at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.
The campground opens Friday, May 1 and will be open Friday and Saturday nights through Sept. 26 as well as Thursday nights between May 21 and Sept. 3. To accommodate holiday campers, sites are also available the nights of Sunday, May 24; Sunday, June 28 through Wednesday, July 1; and Sunday, Sept. 6.
The campground has 64 sites, each with electricity, and can accommodate visitors with tents, trailers or motor homes. Each has a gravel parking pad, fire ring and picnic table and can hold up to eight people, two tents and one vehicle. The campground has restrooms, showers, hand water pumps and a dump station. Firewood is $5 a bundle, cash only; outside firewood is not allowed.
Permits are $20 per site per night for DuPage County residents and $30 per night for nonresidents. Permit holders must be at least 21 and remain on-site. Senior citizens may receive one free permit per household for one consecutive two-night stay. Click here for a map of the campground and reservation form. To make reservations, call Visitor Services weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 630-933-7248.
“It’s a great way for people to enjoy nature and a getaway weekend without leaving DuPage County!” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, five education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube pages.