The amount of work the new owners have put into improving this campground is truly impressive. We…read morehave camped there several weekends now, and we've found it to be one of the most welcoming campgrounds around. The owners are very deliberate about keeping the environment relaxing and family friendly. They have lots of nice things for kids such as a swimming pool, playground, fishing pond, fields to play in, and a nature trail. Don't try to camp here if you're looking to have a loud party in your campsite! For families, you won't find a better place to bring your camper for a trip.

Enjoy the family feeling. Areas are clean. So much for the kids to do swimming,, biking,fishing…read moreplayground and a store that sells ice cream our family favorite. Many campers that many new friends are always around. Holidays are always special and full of fun.

I am writing this based solely on my family and my own experience alone…read more **BEWARE! FRAUD/SCHEME/SCAM** Our stay was on May 24th, 2024 - May 26th, 2024. Regrettably, the unprofessionalism and fraudulent activity are as follows: **Advertised prices:** - $80/night per cabin - $20/night per RV Without any discounts, the total should be $680 for 2 nights per cabin and 2 nights for the RV. However, my sister was charged $1,100. To avoid conflict and fear of retaliation, my sister-in-law paid an additional $420 for services not received. The owner provided no statement. **Experience at Ziegenhorn's Timber:** My sister-in-law wanted a nice weekend for everyone by a lake. She rented all 4 cabins, and our family brought a camper. She generously paid for everyone's stay. Upon arrival, the place seemed nice with a pond, pontoon float dock, and a pavilion with a fire pit and benches. However, the 2 full bathrooms were poorly maintained, with cobwebs, live spiders, slippery tile, uneven floors, and a dirty shower. **Cabins:** - 3 cabins with 1 queen bed each, room for an air mattress - 1 cabin with bunk beds - Small fridge, table, chairs, air conditioning - Charming modern style but on an unlevel foundation, causing difficulty for my mother-in-law post-surgery We needed food and a working kitchen, but there was no fridge, stove, or sink. The owner offered a fire pit with a cooking grate and an electric griddle, but the griddle was never provided. This made cooking difficult. The pavilion's unfinished room was infested with ants and flies, making it hard to keep food safe. Despite these issues, we tried to enjoy our time. We gathered around the fire for meals, music, and memories. However, a woman living on the property talked non-stop, and the owner frequently intruded on our gatherings. **Stay Summary:** - 2 nights, 3 days - Less than 20 people and 5 dogs - Rented all 4 cabins and an RV spot for 2 nights - Despite renting the entire property, strangers were allowed to fish on our site **Conclusion:** The unprofessionalism and fraudulent activity are clear. Despite the advertised prices of $680, my sister was forced to pay $1,100. The owner provided no statement. I hope this is a misunderstanding and that Ziegenhorn's Timber can still do the right thing.

Steve is a great fella that works hard to keep up on the 20+ acres he has and simultaneously makes…read moresure his guests are taken care of. He's taken the kids on golfcart rides while we rig up kids poles and even gave us a loaner while we had malfunctions with one of ours. The cabins and bathrooms are well kept. There's a nice pontoon dock and recently a fishing deck in a shaded area perfect for the kids or escaping the blazing heat. I love this place.

We needed an overnight while traveling through Illinois and this was right off the highway. Lovely…read morepark with level camping sites and 50 amp electric. Our spot looked over the river and was very relaxing after a long drive. We did not explore other areas , but for our purpose this was great and on

We recently went to Illinois to visit family and planned to go to Kickapoo to do some fishing and…read moregrilling. It was a pretty warm day, so we found a spot with some shade, flat ground, benches and access to the pond for fishing. We didn't have much luck with the fishing, but neither did the folks who had been in the same spot before us. The park has several ponds with multiple access points. Some have docks where you can fish off of them and others have boat launches as well. A very large area with lots of picnic tables and stationery grills was roped off/closed. We weren't sure why. They also have paddle boats as well as kayak and tube rentals. Entry was free (which was surprising to me) and I was sad to see so much litter strewn about. People should take better care of our green spaces. Hopefully, they have someone who cleans up and maintains these areas.

My experience at this park was for the inaugural Year for Phases of the Moon Festival. The park set…read moreup was a wonderful experience for me. We camped in Forest Tent Camping B. It was back in the woods near a clear lake. There were paved trails we rode our bikes on to get around. The boat dock was pretty looking out to another lake area. There were old buildings that were well kept on the festival grounds. Very neat! Especially the old train car that is set up as an old restaurant that used to be in service. I would love to come back to the park for the festival and other times throughout the year! I know some festivarians had unfortunate experiences getting into the festival grounds Wednesday and Thursday because of Wednesday's downpour but to me they tried their best to get things up to par as quick as possible and continued everyday throughout the weekend. They also had a small disc golf course set up and a playground that I noticed.

Camped at Friends Creek as a child in 1970's And camp here now with my family and Grandchildren…read more Camp host Pete is the best! Nice friendly campground.

Many improvements over the past year associated with new lights for walkers and camp site…read moreelectrical upgrades to 30 and 50 amp service. Unfortunately, the electrical upgrade to the campground was delayed until March/April of this year instead of being done in the fall of last year. Now the camping sites are in the process of trying to grow new grass as the sites are being used. While the electrical upgrades were needed and appreciated, the need for a previously discussed lighting upgrade within the campground has not been completed and poses an additional Safety Hazard to occupants of each upgraded site beyond that which already existed. Finally, Daily rates were increased from $17.00/site last year to $25.00 (30 amp) or $30.00 (50 amp) for the 2022 camping season. Longtime and dedicated Friends Creek campers feel that such a drastic cost increase is not justified and in fact, will have A negative impact to the 2022 season. Many of the dedicated campers have already started using other local campgrounds that provide better lighting, larger wash facilities, numerous playgrounds and local restaurants, and for a substantial decrease in daily rates.

This RV park doesn't have it all, but what it has is fantastic…read more Just spent the weekend at buddy sites 11/11A. Full hookups and the sites are roomy. Very clean and perfectly maintained shower house and laundry facilities. 1st class host(s) that escort you to your site and welcome you with a warm smile. The best part is that it's so peaceful and the small lake is very nice. I highly recommend it.

Booked online a few hours before our arrival. The pictures looked nice and inviting. Didn't…read moredisappoint. What a nice welcome upon arrival. I think an owner, wife greeted us. Explained the rules. After that another camp worker, sweet friendly woman escorted us to our spot. I had ordered fire wood online but, when she was bringing us to our site, there was "extra" from the previous campers. Long day of driving ended with a nice relaxing late afternoon/evening. P.S. bonus-nice little gated, Clean dog run. Thank you so much for everything. What a great night. Dogs got exercise, bon fire, cold peanut butter stout. Cheers until next time. I'll be back!!

Nice park with great views. Some 30/50 amp sites. Check the…read morewebsite for specs. No water during winter months. That means no water at the dump site as well during this time.

First time camping and was excited to experience this BUT upon checking in they informed us that…read morethey were out of firewood( can't bring your own) but was told that since they were out that we could bring outside wood in. Fine. Second the restrooms were locked and only 2 portapotties were available and the campground was packed. Nasty!!!! They did eventually open them up but closed them again later in the day. Third the upkeep of the tent pad was unsatisfactory, overgrown with weeds, rocks and all other kind of mess!!! One thing that I did enjoy was being able to kayak. Definitely would not be visiting here again

Quiet RV park. I stayed for about 2M. Staff is friendly and helpful. Guests stay to themselves.read more

Big sites. Helpful staff. Fiber optic coming. Full hook ups…read more Everything worked well

I stay at a lot of Campgrounds & this is one of my favorites. It feels homey with the owner happy…read moreto help and give you local hiking advice. No frills but full hook up & level with a beautiful grassy lawn & lovely trees. Location is excellent next to the state parks. We'll be back!!

I recently stayed at Cozy Corners Campground and felt it was in need of a review as it doesn't seem…read moreto have one at all on the internet. Cosy Corners is a small, family owned campground, quite literally in the couples backyard! Barbara and Dave, the owners were fantastic and absolutely went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience with them. For example, I needed ice from the store and was given a ride in their golf cart. At one point it rained pretty heavily and as soon as it stopped, they came out to offer us all towels. the couple have a vast knowledge of the area and spent a good while talking with us about the things we could do 'off the beaten path'. Did I mention that this campground is at the entrance to Matthiessen State Park and only a mile south of Starved Rock!! Perfect placement. Also, you don't have to worry about the alcohol bans in the state parks if you stay here. The campsite was dog friendly provided the pups stay on leash. The only thing I could say that may put you off would be that there is no shower facility! This didn't bother us, we are experienced campers and had no issue showering under a hose. there are a couple of hoses around so you can access running water. Oh, anther thing! The cleanest camping porta johns I have ever used. They smelled clean and were also lit at night! OK, I could go on all day. I had a fantastic experience and every one of the 10 people in my group on the Saturday night swore they would return. The service provided by Barbara and Dave is second to none! I can't wait to go back!