CAMPGROUND

 

Enjoy the Beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.  Open March 1st through November 30th for Camping, Trail Riding, and Lodging At Its Best!

We welcome Trail Riders, Hunters, Fishermen, Bicyclists, Hikers, and Rock Climbers

No seasonal or rain trail closures

 

Permanent Campsites now Available!! 

Call for Details.

(see sample contract)

Private Group Rides Available.  Plan your club rides, family reunions, youth rides, and family vacations with us at Bay Creek Ranch.

Direct Access To the Shawnee National Forest!

 

Just minutes from...

River to River Trail

Peter Cave

Jackson Falls

Cove Hollow

Sand Cave

Millstone Lake

Bay Creek

Hayes Creek

Buffalo Rock

Maxwell Ford

Colorado Gulch

Flat Rock

Crow Knob

Fern Cave

Soldier's Grave

Petticoat Junction

Miller's Grove

plus many other beautiful sites

Trails Are Well Marked!  New Maps Available!

(click here for some photos)

 

Lodge

Dining Hall

Lounge Area

Forest Trail Maps

Reservations Encouraged

Private Rides Available with meals.  Call For Details. 

 

 

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Facilities and Information   (click here for a diagram of camp)

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Highlights for 2010

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Fall Wilderness Trail Ride

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Campground Rules

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Reservation Form

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Permanent Site Sample Contract

 

Chuck & Linda Kesul

Route 1,  Box 189

Cedar Grove Road

Simpson, Illinois  62985

(618) 695-2670

Links

Pope County Website

Micah Lewis Horse Training

Midway Trailer Sales

Southern Illinois Tourism Bureau

Warning!

Under the Equine Liability Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities.

Act 47, Paragraph 25, subsection (b)

ILLINOIS EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT