The Forest Preserve District has semiprimitive areas just for tents at five forest preserves — Blackwell, Churchill Woods, Greene Valley, Pratt's Wayne Woods and Waterfall Glen.
You can get an application on this page but can only make reservations through Visitor Services at 630-933-7248.
The areas are exclusively for youth groups, which are defined as recognized, nonprofit organizations whose members are 17 or younger. Only members of these groups with their accompanying leaders may camp in these areas, and permits and adult supervision of one leader 21 or older for every 10 children are mandatory.
The sites are open year-round and have portable toilets, trash and recycling containers, water pumps, picnic tables, fire rings and a limited supply of firewood. (Outside firewood is not allowed.)
Permits & Fees
To purchase a youth-group camping permit, call Visitor Services at 630-933-7248 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at least seven full business days in advance. For other options, download our youth-group camping permit application (PDF).
Fees are per site per night and are nonrefundable regardless of the reason you cancel (even for the weather). You can, however, change your reservation once at least seven business days in advance over the phone for an additional $5.
Forest Preserve |
Capacity |
DuPage Resident |
Nonresident |
Blackwell | |||
Sites 1 – 12 (PDF) (Site 12 is ADA-compliant) |
25 | $25 | $30 |
Churchill Woods | |||
Site 1 (PDF) | 25 | $25 | $30 |
Site 2 (PDF) | 50 | $50 | $60 |
Greene Valley | |||
Site 1 (PDF) | 100 | $100 | $120 |
Sites 2 – 9 (PDF) (Site 9 is ADA compliant) |
25 | $25 | $30 |
Site 10 (PDF) | 75 | $75 | $90 |
Pratt's Wayne Woods | |||
Sites 1 – 2 (PDF) | 25 | $25 | $30 |
Sites 1 – 2 (PDF) Available April 1 – |
25 | $25 | $30 |
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Permits & Fees
Youth-Group Rules & Regulations
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3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
630-933-7200
forest@dupageforest.org
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Forest Preserve District is committed to making its facilities accessible to all visitors. Contact 630-933-7683 or TTY 800-526-0857.