Bay Creek Ranch

CAMPGROUND

Facilities and Information

Enjoy the Beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Open Year 'Round for Camping & Trail Riding At Its Best!

Campground also open to Bicyclists, Tourists, Hikers, Fisherman, Turkey and Deer Hunters (ask about our Hunter's Special with Breakfast and/or Supper)

No seasonal closures

(click here to see floor plan of lodge)

All campers and day riders must check in at office and pay camp and lodging fees before setting up camp (NO EXCEPTIONS). Have your Health and Coggins papers ready at check in. All riders must display U.S. Forest Service bridle tag when riding out of our campground.

We observe "Quiet Camp" from 10pm to 6am. Please be considerate of others.

This is a family campground, therefore no disruptive and/or intoxicated behavior will be tolerated.

We reserve the right to refuse service.

5 Bedroom Lodge: $30.00 - $35.00 Per Person/Per Night - Children Under 12, $15.00 Per Night - Children Under 5, Free

Campsites: 2 Adults, and 3 Children under 12 Additional Adult $5.00 / Child $2.00

Site with Water and Electric: $25.00 Per Night

Primitive Tent Camping: $15.00 Per Night

Permanent High Lines Provided

Showers, Ice, Laundry, and Dump Station

We observe and enforce "Quiet Camp" 10:00 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Stalls: $10.00 Per Night (includes bedding)

Pens: $10.00 Per Night Up to 2 Horses/Mules Plus $5.00 Each Additional Horse/Mule (total 4 animals per pen)

Day Riders: $3.00 Per Horse (includes bridle tag)

Check out time for Lodge and campsites is 11:00 a.m., unless other arrangements are made

Current Negative Coggins Test (within 1 year) and Health Certificate required at check in.

Out-of-State Riders must have an Illinois Entry Permit number. Your Veterinarian calls the Illinois Department of Agriculture at (217)782-4944

General Campground Rules

	All Campers and riders must check in at office and pay before setting up camp. NO EXCEPTIONS!
	All visitors must register at office upon arrival. No overnight visitors allowed.
	Current Negative Coggins test is required for camping! Out of State riders must obtain Illinois Permit Number.
	Everyone Riding from our camp must be registered, and each horse/mule must display a U.S. Forest Service bridle tag.
	Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
	Riders must furnish, and be responsible for their own horses/mules, tack, and property.
	Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed or tied at all times (owners are responsible for cleaning up their dog's waste)
	Stallions by permission only.
	No private pens allowed.
	All riders must furnish and be responsible for their own horses and tack
	Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
	No cantering or galloping in camp
	Animals cannot be tied to trees, water spigots, fences, electric or utility poles.
	Campfires in designated fire rings only
	Use muck buckets provided - we empty buckets daily
	We are on city water. Please help us conserve and keep your camping fees reasonable. (No hosing out trailers)
	Please do not throw trash, bottles and cans in fire pits - put in dumpsters
	Stalls and picket areas must be cleaned before you leave. Use muck buckets provided. We empty buckets daily.
	Bay Creek Ranch, Inc. is not responsible for accidents to humans, animals, or property, including acts of God.

Trails Are Now Marked! New Maps Available!

Current Negative Coggins Test (Within 1 year) Required for Camping

Out of State Riders must have an Illinois Entry Permit number. Your veterinarian calls the Illinois Department of Agriculture at (217) 782-4944

All Riders must display the U.S.F.S. Bridle Tag when riding out of Bay Creek Ranch camp

~~ Sorry, We do not Accept Credit Cards ~~

Chuck & Linda Kesul

Route 1, Box 189

Simpson, Illinois 62985

(618) 695-2670