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.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 12:15PM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Maximum daily heat index values up to near 110 degrees. * WHERE...All of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, southeast Missouri, and southern Illinois excepting Perry County IL, where a Warning is in effect. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated near or above 100 degrees thru the remainder of the week.
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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