I enjoy camping at Glenwood RV every season. Lots of areas to explore, driving around each area in…read moreour golf cart meeting new folks.

ATTENTION ALL FEMALES: Even though it is against the law to discriminate against females that is…read moreexactly what happened to me today from David at Glenwood RV Resort. My husband and I met David G. At the camping show in Rosemont Illinois. He seemed nice enough to my husband and I even though he made derogatory remarks about Four Star Campground. We decided not to check out Four Star because of the remarks he made. He said the campground housed all types of campers "he said transients" year round. He also said yeah go check them out then come by us. So I tried to book an appointment with David G. for the same day because my husband had a rare day off. David G. wasn't available so I tried to make an appointment for myself to come see the campground. He said, welllll, why not talk to your husband when he can make it. I said, he can't make it any other day because he works 7 days a week. He then said, welllll why not talk to your husband and when he can make it we will book the appointment. So I said you are basically saying you won't tour me until my husband is present. He said no but your husband will be involved in the decision so he needs to be present. I assured him I was capable of making a decision without him. But he kept saying talk to you husband. What's the matter with this guy? Is he living in the 1930's where a female can't make a decision? I have never been so insulted. He made me feel because I was a female i couldn't make this decision. David females (spouses) this day and age can make decisions, sign contracts and put deposits down without their husbands being present. Shame on you for trying to make me feel inferior. I don't recommend this campground to anyone. I also recommend David Goldman Goes on the internet to the EEOC site to refresh his memory on gender discrimination.

Beautiful park land alongside the Illinois River. Campgrounds, picnic areas, lookout benches,…read moretrails, and boating in this lush forest by the river. There are places to launch your boat, $15.00 in one area and free by the Lock. Lots of things to do! A great place for the day or a few days!

Just came in last night, and although it was the middle of the night we were welcomed by very…read morehelpful guests. This place is extremely cozy with nice shaded lots, and a nice family environment.

The real rating is probably 2.5. It's not the worst campground you'll ever visit, but it leaves a…read morelot to be desired. We had campsite 32, which provided a decent amount of tree cover and wasn't too far to walk to the restrooms. Mosquitoes were out of control, so be sure to pack proper clothes and a metric ton of bug spray. There were two vault toilets available in our loop - no running water there. Also no light inside, which is an adventure. Our picnic table was covered in bird poop and other debris from nearby trees. I'm used to roughing it, but this table was as bad as I've seen in a park. Maybe a lack of rain left it in such bad condition. I recommend bringing your own chairs and table if you can. The restrooms with running water were pretty disgusting. Why does every camp bathroom reek of urine? Do we not have functional plumbing in these things? Are guys just hosing down the entire building with piss and refusing to flush? It's insane. There was one very empty soap dispenser available and only warm/hot water coming from the faucet. Of course, you can't control your neighbors at a campground. Most folks were keeping themselves under control, but one group was watching a basketball game or something and the sound of the ref's whistle echoed throughout the camp. I understand that's not the campground's fault. It was disappointing to hear traffic while at the campground. I go camping to get away from it all. This was unfortunate. I might return to Illini State Park if I need a place to crash, but there was nothing special about this place other than its relative proximity to Starved Rock (which had no available campsites the day I was headed there). If you need firewood, you can grab some at the Shell station not far away at 1441 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Such a nice camping spot! I've been going here for a few years now, couldn't camp last summer due…read moreto covid. This place is great! 15$ a night (10$ with a 5$ service fee online) You just pull up to your spot when you get there. They offer very private sites along with some sites in the open. Sites 90-95 & 98-101 are all great spots if you want some privacy. There's a small town with some cafes and bars just over the bridge so less than a mile away. Such a great spot & very relaxing.

I personally would not make a reservation with this place for ziplining. All the reviews are spot…read moreon, $300 down the drain. This place will never get another dollar for me ever again. Their trails aren't great either. Can't go 3' without getting stuck. They need to give it up and let this place die. Place has no clue about customer service and maintenance.

Really great off road park in IL situated on 300 acres. We've been here more than a few times and…read morealways have a blast. If you're lookin to get dirty, this is the place! Whether you have an atv, dirt bike or 4x4, there are trails a plenty for you to get your kicks off or get stuck in. Lots of mud, steep hills, dense trees, creeks, boulders. Really beautiful sights. Some trails are more challenging than others, but they are all challenging. Make sure you have mud tires, cause you will get stuck and what a difference those tires make. A winch would be helpful. Be prepared. Rain boots are a good idea too. There are 4 trails and we usually stay on trails 1 & 3. As other reviews have mentioned, you'll run into parts that are not clearly marked. You may see a sign then a mile out nothing. It's easy to get lost so make a mental note of your turns cause they happen fast. Recently came on a Saturday and trails were super sticky, some drier than others but you'll definately run into muddy groves. Some parts of the creek had lower water levels than others, and boy was that fun to go through and doable with our 4Runner. Most of the trails are wide enough for 4x4's and not just 4 wheelers or bikes. Some parks aren't like this. So basically you can go through just about any trail. Everyone riding is super friendly and courteous and willing to help out should you need it. Surprisingly, we didn't get stuck in mud this time but by trees instead. Trying to get through, we were practically kissing a tree on the passenger side. This was the same time we saw storms coming in and knew we had to head back. This is were it got tricky as we lost sight of signs turn after turn. As luck would have it, it started hailing, lightening and pouring rain. We had to wait it out and called the office for help getting out, so as not to damage our vehicle any more than we did. After about an hour and a half Brad came and saved the day..super cool guy. Just know you can always call the office for help. They will charge you though, and it varies. Anywhere from $40+ depending on your situation. Cash only, fyi. If you're looking for more of a beginners park, I'd head to River Road Valley in McHenry. Much smaller and they have a wash station. Biggest downside of The Cliffs is no wash station. Closest car wash is only a few miles away; Irish Suds and the owner is on premises (for real) looking for people like us because he wants no mud in his stalls. So beware. If you're lucky, he might let you use the diy stalls depending on how much mud you got. But that's really your only nearby option for a wash. They have various events and even zip lining! Atv's are available to rent and Brad even does tours for a fee so you can get a feel for the park, he'll give you lots of pointers too. Check out their website. Never a dull moment here..and yes, you can really F up your vehicle if you don't know what you're doing and/or don't have the right set-up. One of the best off-road parks we found in IL. We always come back.

Brought my dog to hike at Matthiesen and Starved Rock state parks during the cold Chicago winter,…read moreso thought id make it a nice little weekend getaway with an overnight stay at the nearby Postcard Cabins (just under 10 mins away) First of all, it was quite expensive for a single night stay.. while the smores and firewood are nice to haves that come with the added destination fee, I really dont think you get nearly what you pay for. The concept has appeal to it but at this location, you are not secluded by any means and it doesn't feel that way with all the other neighboring cabins right next door. With the height of the cabins, others can easily peer into yours as theyre walking by, so it def feels like there's a lack of privacy. The cabins are small and you dont really get any amenities.. so you cant help but question what exactly you're paying for On arrival to the cabin, the code provided to us wasnt opening the door so we had to take the time to contact the staff to get that sorted out. Getting to your specific cabin itself can be tricky itself so id recommend having the map handy thats given with the reservation or available online Once we got in, the cabin immediately smelled like smoke, which made the stay more unpleasant. The shower space is really cramped, which is expected but the amount of hot water wasnt nearly enough for two people to use back to back for even a moderately short wash (had to step out early as it got cold pretty quickly) There's silverware, dinnerware, and cookware with an electric burner available for use to cook or reheat food if you need. I liked that the bed had some space next to it by the window for my dog to rest by and look out of Overall, I think its a unique experience to have but I wouldn't feel inclined to do it more than once, at least without a more justifiable price. Perhaps I'd be open to giving another location a try.. but besides that, an Airbnb seems like a more reasonable choice

love postcard cabin! This is my second time coming, realized that the s'more's kit and fire wood…read morewas included in the destination fee which was awesome!!

Just all around great people! I had a great birthday party! Justin & Maddy got me everything I…read moreneeded. Bartenders was also great! Local's made us all feel welcomed and would do it all over again there! Thank you.

Fun family activity. Even our 4 year old twins had a blast. Very friendly and accommodating staff…read more Would recommend bringing snacks and drinks.

On a trip back to my hometown, I went on a 12 mile canoe trip down the Fox River. I loved it! I…read morehadn't been down the Fox in many years. Going to Ayers made it super easy. This way, we didn't have to transport any canoes. They took care of that. We made a 10 AM reservation, which gave us time to drive there and stop for breakfast. We were taken on a school bus with just one other family who was also renting canoes. They drove us to the starting point and we canoed back to Ayers. It was simply a beautiful trip! We saw deer, herons, turtles and lots of geese. The rocks on the sides of the river are amazing. There is a picnic area with bathrooms half-way through with bathrooms and then we canoed the rest of the way to Ayers. The only issue we had, was a small leak in the canoe. It wasn't a bid deal, but we did bail waiter one time.

Super friendly staff! Great prices for an ALL DAY or Half day adventure!!…read more Perfect place to see the true beauty in the Illinois Valley.

We celebrated my 120 pound weight loss by skydiving at Skydive Chicago. We were originally…read morescheduled to jump on October 5th, but weather grounded us until the 6th. The morning was bright and sunny. Our group of seven got geared up, and three of us jumped into a plane with our instructors, while the others waited for the next plane. My instructor's name was Adam, and he was scheduled to get married on the following Friday. So he said that jumping with me was the easiest thing he had to do all week! Adam made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I never felt any fear, even when I was sitting with my legs dangling out of the plane at 13,000 feet. Adam's instructions were clear and concise. I got to pull my own ripcord and steer the parachute for a bit before it was time to land. I want to thank Skydive Chicago (and especially Adam) for an incredible experience. I hope the wedding went well, and I wish Adam and his new wife many years of happiness. I'll skydive again, and I will head back to Skydive Chicago to do it!

I've been to a lot of drop zones around the US, and this is by far the most professional operation…read moreI've had the pleasure of jumping at. The staff are very helpful and friendly, the planes and equipment are very well maintained, and the standards they hold their pilots and tandem instructors to are top notch. If you're considering a tandem skydive, this is THE PLACE to go.