Come enjoy group camping in a meadow surrounded by great oaks and pines. Reservations are required, call (815)732-6111 ext. 613 for full details and pricing.
We strive to provide a safe and happy tenting experience to our guests through the use of our Group Tenting Sites.
Stronghold Campground Policies
- Campsites are available to everyone!
- Campsites and Pavilions must be reserved in advance and require a contract
- Must be 18 or older to reserve a site.
- Campers and visitors must check in at the Brubaker Center prior to entering the campground.
- Check in time is to be discussed prior to arrival.
- Check out time is 4pm.
- Charges are $15.00 per person, per night - maximum of 12 people per site
- Pavilions rent for $35.00 per day(comes with tables, trash cans, water and wood for the firepit next to the pavilion).
- Youth groups, scout groups, or youth clubs must have adult chaperones in appropriate numbers.
- At check in, leaders MUST register at Brubaker and provide a cell number for emergency use.
- Quiet time is 11pm-7am. Disorderly conduct and unreasonable noise is not allowed.
- Electrical outlets at the shower house are not to be used for cooking with electrical appliances. No exceptions.
- Trash is to be placed in the dumpster at the end of every day. Dumpster is located opposite the shower house. There is no site trash pick-up.
- Fires are to be in the fire rings at your site.
- Some firewood is provided as you arrive if more is needed firewood must be purchased On-site. You may purchase firewood in advance when you make your reseration and it will be waiting at your site. The cost is $10.00 per bundle of 14 pieces
- Smoking is not allowed in the shower house, on the trails, or in the woods
- Possession of firearms, fireworks, and hunting or trapping are prohibited.
- No off-road vehicles, horses, etc. are permitted on Stronghold property. You must hae a valid driver's license to drive on Stronghold property.
- Please observe the 10mph speed limit in the campground and the 15mph on the remainder of the property.
- Any camper who violates these rules may be asked to leave without a refund
Thank you for helping to keep this a beautiful campground and enjoy your visit!