Shabbona Woods Family Bike Campout in July with Out Our Front Door out of Chicago, IL

Start: Buckingham Fountain, 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605.

Meet: 9:30 am Friday morning; Depart: 10:00 am

Ride to and Overnight: Camp Shabbona Woods. 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, 60473.

Return to Chicago by Bike 4:30 pm Sunday afternoon.

Registration comes with Guided Tour, Campsites, and food for all meals Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.

Bring your tent and camping gear on your bike.

Day 1: 30 Miles | Day 2: Exploration | Day 3: 30 miles

Ridership Level: Easy

All Are Welcome

TRIP DESCRIPTION

Travel south over bridges, canals, and railroads to a hidden gem among the industrial past of Chicago: Camp Shabbona Woods. At twenty-four miles from downtown, this is an accessible low-stress ride, suitable for beginners and experienced riders. The route is almost entirely on bike paths or bike lanes that include the Lakefront Path, the new South Lake Shore Drive extension bike lanes, Calumet Park, Wolf Creek Park, and the Burnham Greenway.

The facilities at Shabonna Woods are excellent and amenities include the Sand Ridge Nature Center with animals, exhibits, and walking trails, as well as the Green Lake Aquatic Center across the street featuring a pool for the little kids, a lazy river, and a water slide: campers get free admission.

Out Our Front Door will provide the food and the guides will prepare it, though may ask for a helping hand here and there. The campsite features a fire pit with cooking grate, picnic tables, full-service bathrooms with showers, dining pavilions with electrical outlets for device charging, and camp store with concessions.

Transfers: Out Our Front Door has limitations for ticket transfers, but may accommodate in the event certain criteria are met. You may review this updated Transfer Policy flowsheet to determine what next steps you need to take.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Two Night/Three Day Tent Campsite Reservation
• Meals (Friday Dinner to Sunday Lunch)
• Interpretative Trail Guides/Ride Leaders
• Campfire & Camp Snacks

WHAT TO BRING

• Your kid(s), bike, tent, sleeping bags, and gear
• Friday lunch, water, kid-friendly snacks, and adult energy snacks
• Bike lock, spare inner tubes, bike lights, & helmets
• Personal Items and changes of clothes