Preserve offers free equestrian camping days Oct. 3, 10

Posted September 29, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County encourages horse owners to try out camping overnight with their animals, during one of two free equestrian camping days at district campgrounds.

There will be no charge for those camping with horses or mules at Big Rock Campground on Saturday, Oct. 3, and at Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The free equestrian camp days are a savings of $15 per day for Kane County residents or $25 per day for nonresidents.

Equestrian camping amenities include larger parking areas, water spigots, fire rings, picnic shelter and restrooms.

Big Rock Campground, connected to Big Rock Forest Preserve, also includes nearly five miles of trails open for riding. Big Rock Campground is located at 46W499 Granart Road, Big Rock.

Paul Wolff Campground includes the same camping amenities, along with 9 miles of trails open for riding. The campground, within Burnidge Forest Preserve, is at 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin.

For more information on forest preserve district campgrounds, call (630) 232-5980 or visit www.kaneforest.com.

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