Shagbark Group Area
Open for the camping season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 4:00 PM, check-out is 2:00 PM. All campers must register with the gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 1:10AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
High temperatures reaching the lower 90s this afternoon will combine with high humidity values to produce heat index readings peaking in the 100 to 105 range. This will be the 3rd consecutive day with heat index readings exceeding 100 degrees in many locations. With this being the first heat wave of the season be particularly alert to heat related illness potential and take the necessary action to protect yourself.
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 10 at 11:25PM CDT until June 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Crab Orchard and Rend Lake in Illinois, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and Lake Wappapello in Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
Shagbark Group Area sits along the western shore of Rend Lake near Sandusky cove, tucked within North Sandusky Campground in Franklin County, Illinois. This USACE-managed facility is designed for larger gatherings, accommodating up to 200 campers and 50 vehicles. The area rents as a single unit, eliminating drop-in campers and ensuring group privacy. Sites feature 30-amp electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, and lantern hangers beneath a full shade canopy of mature forest. The group area includes its own restroom with flush toilets and drinking water. Hot showers and an RV dump station are available at the North Sandusky Campground facilities near the entrance. The surrounding mature forest is home to deer and turkey that frequently roam through the campground. Rend Lake offers extensive recreation including over 20 miles of paved bike trails, boat ramps, fishing, swimming, and hunting. The nearby North Sandusky Day Use Area features picnic shelters and a disc golf course. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west onto Route 154. Turn south onto Rend City Road and continue straight into North Sandusky Campground. Shagbark Group Area is located in the back portion of the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 724-2493 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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