Forest Preserve Shelter Rentals

 

Call Preserve Managers for Shelter Reservations

 

Shelter House Rental Time Schedule & Fees

(MacQueen, Russell, Chief Shabbona & Sannauk Preserves)

Your forest preserves provide natural areas for all to enjoy. Please respect this. Put your litter in the proper place and keep fires in designated areas. Leave plants, wildflowers and animals alone so others may also enjoy them. Your co-operation in keeping dogs leashed is important to preserve wildlife and reduce conflicts with other park users. Alcohol beverages are not allowed in the Forest Preserves.

 

ENCLOSED SHELTERS

(MacQueen, Russell, Chief Shabbona, & Sannauk Preserves)
(electricity, picnic tables, firewood & wood burning stoves)

8:00 a.m. – Sunset             $25.00/resident       $30.00/non-resident

Overnight use of enclosed shelters by organized groups only
(primarily weekend use by scouts), the fees are:

Fri. p.m. – Sat. p.m.           $40.00/resident        $45.00/non-resident
Fri. p.m. – Sun. p.m.          $55.00/resident        $60.00/non-resident

 

MACQUEEN LODGE

(picnic tables, kitchen & bathroom facilities, fireplace, gas heat)

8:00 a.m. – Sunset            $50.00/resident         $55.00/non-resident

 

AFTON PRESERVE

8:00 a.m. to sunset (no electricity)

Large open air shelter      $20.00/resident         $25.00/non-resident
Small open air shelter      $15.00/resident         $20.00/non-resident

 

P.A. NEHRING, KNUTE OLSON JR., SYCAMORE, RIVERWOOD

(no electricity)

Open air shelter               $20.00/resident         $25.00/non-resident

 

TENT CAMPING

Tent camping is allowed only at MacQueen Forest Preserve at a cost of $5.00 per tent. Campfires must be in designated campsite areas only. Call MacQueen Forest Preserve Managers for camping and shelter house reservations.

Scouts may tent camp at other Forest Preserves with a special permit.

 

The Natural Resource Education Center at Russell Woods

Peggy Doty
Connie Handel
815-758-8194 or 815-784-2000