DeKalb County, Illinois

Forest Preserve
 Shelter Rentals


Shelter House Rental Time Schedule & Fees
(MacQueen, Russell, Chief Shabbona & Sannauk Preserves)

 
Your forest preserve provides natural areas for all to enjoy.  Please respect this.  Put your litter in the proper place and keep fires in designated areas.  Leave plants, wildflowers and animals alone so others may also enjoy them.  Your cooperation in keeping dogs leashed is important to preserve wildlife and reduce conflicts with other park users.  Alcohol beverages are prohibited in the forest preserves.

ENCLOSED SHELTERS

Shelters include lights, electricity, and wood stoves (firewood provided):
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $15.00
Non-resident $20.00
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. $10.00
Non-Resident $15.00

 

MACQUEEN PRESERVE LODGE

200 person capacity, indoor bathrooms, kitchen facilities and heat:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.$35.00
Non-Resident $40.00
5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.$15.00
Non-Resident $20.00

AFTON PRESERVE OPEN AIR SHELTERS:
no electricity

Large Shelters $20.00
Non-Resident $25.00
Small Shelters $15.00
Non-Resident $15.00
Enclosed Shelter $35.00
Non-Resident $40.00

TENT CAMPING

Tent Camping is allowed only at Russell and MacQueen Forest Preserves at a cost of $4.00 per tent. Campfires must be in designated areas only. Firewood is available at a cost. Call local rangers for camping and shelter house reservations.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL:

Afton - Dennis Bell:  (815) 756-6633
Chief Shabbona - Carl Kuhn: (815) 751-3611
MacQueen - Mike & Justine Luepkes:  (815) 522-6254
Russell - Bill Prain:  (815) 895-5556
Sannauk - Steve Wade:  (815) 498-3086
Maintenance Supervisor -John Bulkley  (815) 756-3453

 


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