TITLE 17: CONSERVATION
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.20 PURPOSE OF CAMPGROUND
Section 130.20 Purpose of
Campground
a) Campgrounds
on lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources are established for the
convenience and enjoyment of outdoor recreation by the visiting public.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources' campgrounds are not places for
permanent or semi-permanent residences, bases for operations or a business, or
facilities for non-camper residences. All campground amenities are for the
sole purpose of registered camping parties (i.e., showers, dump stations,
dumpsters, etc.).
b) All
campground amenities are for the sole purpose of registered camping parties
(i.e., showers, dump stations, dumpsters, etc.), except dump stations may be
used by non-campers for dumping of wastewater from recreational vehicles and
camping trailers, provided the required dumping fee listed in Section 130.70 is
paid.
(Source: Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 8406,
effective May 21, 2008)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.30 CLASSIFICATION OF CAMPS BY EQUIPMENT USED DEFINITIONS
Section 130.30
Classification of Camps by Equipment Used – Definitions
a) Tent Camp – any camp using a fabric-type shelter erected on the
ground, and not a part of a trailer unit as the basic unit that has been
transported to the camp site by a motor vehicle.
b) Trailer Camp – any camp which has a trailer, of not more than 40 feet
in total overall length including any extensions forward or backward beyond the
living quarters, as the basic shelter unit. This includes tent trailers, the
standard travel trailer, or boats mounted on a trailer and used as the basic
shelter unit.
c) Vehicle Camp – any camp using a vehicle as the basic shelter unit.
This includes converted buses, manufactured camper buses, and automobiles, of
not more than 40 feet in total overall length, when used as the main sleeping
and shelter unit of the camp.
d) Primitive Camp – any camp using a shelter carried to a site via
bicycle, canoe, horse or on the back of a camping member.
e) Group Organization Camp – any camp using any one or combination of
the various types of shelter when the camping group makeup qualifies as an
organization camp, according to Sections 130.120 and 130.130.
f) Boat Camp – any camp using a boat which is anchored off the area
shore or tied on Department water frontage for shelter and sleeping. When the
boat is placed on a camp site and used as a basic unit of the camp, it will
then be classified as a trailer camp (subsection (b) above).
g) Cabin Camp – any camp using a wooden-type shelter erected on a
concrete pad as a permanent structure and within a campground.
(Source: Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 11781, effective June 24, 1998)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.40 DEFINITIONS
Section 130.40 Definitions
"Barracks"
means a temporary housing structure characterized by its plainness and minimal
amenities offered.
"Camp"
means a single family or group occupying one site within a Departmentally
managed site, established and maintained for the sole purpose of camping,
including the use of tents, trailers or any other type of camping device.
Where
campgrounds are laid out in defined sites, in no case will 2 or more tent
trailers, travel trailers, self-propelled mobile campers, pick-up campers, or
any combination thereof be considered a single camp.
Where
campgrounds are not laid out in sites, the number of camps will be determined
by the capacity of the existing sanitary facilities, parking areas, soil and
turf conditions, potential social conflicts between campers due to crowding,
and similar factors as determined by Department staff.
"Camp
Shelter" means the portable equipment used by the single family or group
for bedding and housing. If more than one camp shelter is required for the
single family or group, they shall occupy separate campsites. (Exceptions:
Minor children (under 18) sleeping in sleeping bags or in a tent outside the
family shelter are considered occupants sharing the same shelter. A group of
no more than 4 occupants may occupy up to 2 or 4 one-man tents on a single
campsite.)
"Department"
means the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
"Premium
Campground" means a designated camping facility that has a preponderant
history of consistently operating at capacity or has unique amenities, such as
automated trap and skeet ranges, that are not typically offered at other State
camping facilities. The following sites are designated as Premium
Campgrounds: Chain O'Lakes State Park, Illinois Beach State Park, Kankakee
River State Park, the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC), Rock Cut
State Park, Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area and Starved Rock State Park.
"Single
Family" means either or both parents and unmarried children. Other family
members will be considered part of the family as long as they occupy the same
shelter, but not to exceed a total of 4 adults (18 years of age or older).
"Single
Group" means unrelated adults (18 years of age or older) with or without
children occupying the same shelter. This group shall not exceed 4 occupants (except
for Rent-A-Camp sites with an extra large tent, which shall not exceed 8
occupants and a campground cabin, which shall not exceed 6 occupants).
(Source: Amended at 43 Ill.
Reg. 4826, effective April 11, 2019)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.50 REGISTRATIONS
Section 130.50 Registrations
a) A permit will be issued and fees collected at the time the
camp is established with the camp shelter in place or as soon as possible
thereafter (see Sections 130.70 and 130.80). A responsible adult (18 years of
age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby
acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the
party.
b) The camping attendant has the authority to assign sites.
c) Curfew: the provisions of Section 1 of the Child Curfew Act
[720 ILCS 555/1] with reference to curfew for persons under the age of 17 years
are in effect on Department of Natural Resources' properties.
d) No camping equipment shall be placed on any campground site
while that site is occupied by another camping party. A person acquiring a
permit must have camp shelter at the time of registration and must occupy the
site at that time.
e) In "emergency situations", the camping attendant may
designate an area and charge a fee commensurate with facilities provided (see
Section 130.70).
f) Reservations will be accepted at selected sites offering
reservation service. A $5 non-refundable fee must be submitted for each site
reserved. The full amount of the camping fee and utility fee (if applicable), in
addition to the $5 per campsite non-refundable reservation fee, is required at
the time reservation is made. The Department may set, by public announcement,
minimum stay requirements and reservation cut-off dates. Cancellations made
after the reservation cut-off dates will be subject to loss of one night's
camping and utility fee (if applicable).
(Source: Amended at 34 Ill.
Reg. 10791, effective July 16, 2010)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.60 PERMITS, EXTENSIONS AND TIME LIMITS
Section 130.60 Permits,
Extensions and Time Limits
a) A camp permit may be issued for a period not to exceed 14
consecutive nights between the dates of May 1 through September 30. Persons are
eligible to camp at a specific Department of Natural Resources' facility for a
maximum of 14 nights in a 30 day period between the dates of May 1 through
September 30. During this period, sites with designated long term campsites
can allow campers to register for up to 30 days in a 45 day period. The 30 and
45 day period starts from the first day the person actually obtains a bona fide
camping permit and the camping equipment involved is subject to these
limitations also. From October 1 through April 30, a camping permit may be
issued for an unlimited number of nights during this time period.
b) Exceptions to the above time limit may be made in the following
instance: In bona fide emergency cases involving serious illness or accident
which makes compliance with the rules impossible and only for the duration of
the emergency – the burden of proof is on the permittee and the Site
Superintendent should be satisfied by investigation or inquiry that facts in
the case warrant consideration before granting an extension.
c) During periods when a vacancy occurs in the reservation schedule
at the Pere Marquette group camps, day use shall be allowed during a
twelve-hour period beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. Reservations
will be made by application to the site superintendent. (Application
requirements: name of organization, address, number of campers, person in charge,
phone number, and age of campers.)
(Source: Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 9034, effective June 26, 1997)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.70 FEES AND CHARGES
Section 130.70 Fees and
Charges
a) The full amount of the camping fee and, if applicable, the
utility fee shall be collected at the time the permit is issued. If checks are
taken, they shall be made payable to the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources and the site identified. Camping fees vary according to the type of
campground and are as follows:
1) Spring-Summer Camping (rates apply May 1 through September 30,
except at the WSRC during sanctioned shooting events when camping is reserved
for event participants via a licensing agreement between the event sponsor and
the Department)
A) Class AA Sites: Camping fee of $15 per night per site, $10
utility fee. Sites having availability to showers, electricity, water hookups,
sewer hookups, and vehicular access. The camping fee shall be $25 per night on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends
and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of the Independence Day weekend if
July 4 falls on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
B) Class A Sites: Camping fee of $10 per night per site, $10
utility fee. Sites having availability to showers, electricity and vehicular
access. The camping fee shall be $20 per night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
of the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends and on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights of the Independence Day weekend if July 4 falls on a Friday,
Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
C) Class A Premium Sites: Camping fee of $15 per night per site,
$10 utility fee. Sites having availability to showers, electricity and
vehicular access. The camping fee shall be $25 per night on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday of the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends and on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights of the Independence Day weekend if July 4 falls on a
Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
D) Class B-E Sites: Camping fee of $8 per night per site, $10
utility fee. Sites having availability to electricity and vehicular access.
E) Class B-E Premium Sites: Camping fee of $10 per night per
site, $10 utility fee. Sites having availability to electricity and vehicular
access.
F) Class B-S Sites: Camping fee of $10 per night per site.
Sites having availability to showers and vehicular access.
G) Class B-S Premium Sites: Camping fee of $12 per night per site.
Sites having availability to showers and vehicular access.
H) Class C Sites: Camping fee of $8 per night per site. Sites
having vehicular access or tent camp/primitive sites (walk-in or backpack)
having availability to showers.
I) Class D Sites: Camping fee of $6 per night per site. Tent
camping or primitive sites with no vehicular access.
J) Youth Group Camping: $2 per person, minimum daily camping fee
of $20.
K) Adult Group Camping: $4 per person, minimum daily camping fee
of $40.
L) Each member of an organized group utilizing facilities
furnished at Dixon Springs State Park, Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife
Area (Alexander County) and Pere Marquette State Park shall pay a fee of $4 per
night. At Dixon Springs and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
(Alexander County), a deposit of $40 will be required before confirmation of a
reservation. The deposits will be credited to the total camping fee. At Pere
Marquette, a deposit of $100 will be required before confirmation of a
reservation. The deposits will be credited to the total camping fee. At Pere
Marquette and Dixon Springs, deposit balances will not be refunded until
inspection is made of the facilities after the group departs. If damages
warrant, Pere Marquette and Dixon Springs will have authority to retain this
deposit. Fees for day use of the group camps at Dixon Springs, Horseshoe Lake
State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County) and Pere Marquette shall be $75
per day.
M) Rent-A-Camp Tents at Primitive Sites
If resources and funding allow,
the Department, or the Department's concessionaire (see 17 Ill. Adm. Code 150),
will make available Rent-A-Camp Tents for use at primitive sites at designated State
parks and recreational areas throughout the Department's statewide system. A Rent-A-Camp
Tent will provide, at a minimum: an already erected tent on a platform, one
sleeping mattress, one charcoal grill, one picnic table, and one trash barrel.
The overnight fee for a Rent-A-Camp Tent will be based on the basic fee of $6
per night for a primitive (Class D) camping site (see subsection (a)(1)(I)) and
the per-night fee charged by the Rent-A-Camp Tent concessionaire for access to
the camping amenities listed in this subsection (a)(1)(M) and set-up costs. Depending
on availability, and at the concessionaire's discretion, a camper may obtain
additional amenities, including additional sleeping mattresses, from the
concessionaire for an additional fee for each amenity.
N) Rent-A-Camp
Cabin areas will provide, at a basic cabin rental fee of $25 per night, one 2-bedroom
cabin with 2 bunk beds, one full-sized bed, ceiling fans, electric heaters,
table with chairs, one charcoal grill, one picnic table, and one trash barrel. The
total overnight fee for a Rent-A-Camp Cabin will be based on the basic fee plus
Class specific utility and camping fees, as follows:
i) Rent-A-Camp Cabins at Class A Sites:
$25 cabin
rental plus $10 utility fee and $10 camping fee per night, per site at all
sites having availability to showers and vehicular access.
ii) Rent-A-Camp
Cabins at Class A Premium Sites:
$25 cabin
rental plus $10 utility fee and $15 camping fee per night, per site at all
sites having availability to showers and vehicular access.
iii) Individual
Rent-A-Cabins at Dixon Springs State Park:
rented individually – not by
organized groups pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(L); $60 cabin rental, $45
barrack fee per unit.
iv) Individual
Rent-A-Cabin (boathouse) at Siloam Springs State Park: $80.00 cabin rental.
O) A $5 per campsite non-refundable reservation fee must be
remitted at those facilities offering reservation services. This fee applies
to reservations for group campsites as well as individual site reservations and
individual Rent-A-Camp Cabin and individual Rent-A-Camp Tent reservations. In
addition to the $5 non-refundable fee, the full amount of the camping and utility
fee (if applicable) is required at the time reservations are made.
P) Dumping
of wastewater from recreational vehicles and camping trailers by persons who
are not registered campers will cost $5 per vehicle.
2) Fall-Winter Camping (rates apply October 1 through April 30,
except at the WSRC during sanctioned shooting events when camping is reserved
for event participants via a licensing agreement between the event sponsor and
the Department)
A) As long as buildings, water and electrical service are
available, regardless of the date, the regular camping fee will apply.
B) When cold weather requires closing down buildings and shutting
off water in any Class A or B campgrounds, the fee shall be reduced
commensurate with the services and facilities available for use.
C) The fee for primitive campsites shall be $6 per site. When a
change in facilities is made and a campsite is reclassified, the fee for a site
will change automatically.
b) Exceptions:
Employees, Concessionaires, and Special Legislation
1) Persons who qualify and are placed in the campground host
program at approved camping sites will not be required to pay the established
camping fee.
2) The concessionaire, manager, or a responsible employee
designated by the concessionaire will not be charged the regular camping fee. Rent
will be paid at the rate established by the Department or pursuant to the
concession lease.
3) An Illinois resident age 62 or older, or a person who has a
Class 2 disability as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card
Act [15 ILCS 335] or a disabled veteran, or a former prisoner of war as defined
in Section 5 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Act [20 ILCS 2805], is
entitled to the following camping fee provisions, upon qualifying, which will
allow the spouse or minor (under 18) children, or minor grandchildren to be
included in the camping party. All other members must be registered and pay
the regular camping fee for the facilities provided.
A) Illinois residents age 62 or older will be charged one-half the
established camping fee on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, at
Class AA, A Premium, A, B-E Premium, B-E, B-S Premium, and B-S sites but must
pay the entire established camping fee on all sites on any Friday, Saturday or
Sunday, and, if at a site with utilities, must pay the entire utility fee for
each day of camping. Verification of age may be made by any document required
by law to establish proof of age and date of birth and issued by a federal or
state governmental agency. No fee on Class C and D sites Monday through
Thursday.
B) Illinois residents who have a Class 2 disability and present a
current Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card issued by the Secretary of
State will be charged one-half the established camping fee for Class AA, A
Premium, A, B-E Premium, B-E, B-S Premium and B-S sites on any Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, but must pay the entire established camping fee
for any Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and, if at a site with utilities, must pay
the entire utility fee for each day of camping. No fee on Class C and D sites.
Parents or legal guardians, aged 18 or over, of minors who have a current Class
2 Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card may register the campsite at the
reduced rate specified in this subsection (b)(3)(B) for disabled persons,
provided the disabled minor is present and camping at the same site as the
parent or legal guardian.
C) An Illinois resident who is a disabled veteran or former
prisoner of war may camp without being charged a camping fee, but if at a site
with utilities, must pay the entire utility fee for each day of camping. An
individual wishing to qualify for free camping under the provisions stated
above must be able to submit the appropriate document issued by the Illinois
Department of Veterans' Affairs (see 20 ILCS 2805/5).
c) World Shooting and
Recreational Complex
The Department may establish the
fees for use of all or parts of the campground at the WSRC through the
negotiation of contracts for events to be held at the WSRC. The Department
shall consider the numbers of camping spaces reserved and the services provided
at each campsite when establishing fees by contract. All other fees set forth
in this Section shall apply to public camping at the WSRC.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill.
Reg. 11067, effective August 27, 2021)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.80 REFUNDS
Section 130.80 Refunds
a) A refund of camping and utility fees for unused time shall be
made, within 7 days after departure, upon the request of the registered camper.
No personal check refunds shall be made sooner than 10 days after the check has
been deposited to insure clearance. Refunds will be made in the field out of
current cash receipts. Refunds for Camper's Permit will be prepared and
appropriate copies submitted to accounting. Full refunds of camping and utility
fees (if applicable) for reserved camp sites shall be made, less the
non-refundable reservation fee, provided the camper cancels the reservation
before the reservation cut-off date set by the Department. Cancellations made
after the reservation cut-off date will be subject to loss of one night's
camping and utility fee (if applicable). No refunds will be made for no-shows
unless the reservation has been cancelled.
b) Refund forms must be completed whenever a camper requests a
refund for the unused portion of this camping permit.
c) The person requesting the refund must show identification at
the time of the refund.
d) The camper's copy of the permit must be surrendered at the
time of the refund.
e) Rent-A-Camp reservation fees will not be refunded by the
Department.
f) No refunds will be made for reservation fees unless the
campground is closed by the Department. In cases where the Department closes
the campground, the Department shall refund the unused portion of the
reservation, minus the fee paid the reservation host affiliate. If the entire
reservation is to be refunded due to the Department closing the campground for
the full duration of the reservation, the entire reservation fee shall be
refunded minus the fee paid to the reservation host affiliate.
g) The deposit required for organized group camps at Pere
Marquette, Dixon Springs and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
(Alexander County) will be non-refundable unless notice of cancellation is
received at least 30 days prior to reservation date.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill.
Reg. 11067, effective August 27, 2021)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.90 CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES
Section 130.90 Check-in and
Check-out Times
a) Check-in times are normally from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Late
check-in will be allowed provided camping space is available, when site staff
is available or to help avert emergencies. Rent-A-Camp Cabins and Tents may not
be available for occupancy until 3:00 p.m. due to additional time needed to
clean units.
b) Check-out time is 3:00 p.m., with the exception of Rent-A-Camp
Cabins and Tents which is 1:00 p.m.
1) A camper who has checked out and desires to remain in the area for
other purposes after the check-out time must break camp and move from the
campground.
2) The camper shall remove all personally owned camping equipment
from the campground at the time the camper leaves.
3) Failure to remove camping equipment by 3:00 p.m. (or by 1:00 p.m.
for Rent-A-Camp Cabins and Tents) without specific authorization by Department
of Natural Resources staff shall obligate the camper to pay an additional
night's fees. The camper may elect to stay the additional night if such use
does not violate time limits and if space is available.
(Source: Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 8376, effective July 7, 1999)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.100 UNOCCUPIED CAMPS
Section 130.100 Unoccupied
Camps
a) A camper may leave his camp unoccupied at his own risk by paying
the camping fee and, if at a site with utilities, the utility fee for the
entire period covered by the permit, within the limits set by Section 130.60,
when notification has been given to the site superintendent.
b) A camp is deemed to have been abandoned if a camper does not
appear to remove his camping equipment within 24 hours of the expiration of his
camping permit. When a camp is abandoned, staff will attempt to call the owner
at the phone number associated with the license plate number of the camping
vehicle. Following this effort, the camp equipment will be inventoried by park
staff with an authorized peace officer and it will be removed to a place for
safeguarding in the maintenance area for storage. If the owner cannot be
located within 30 days, it will be sent to the Law Enforcement Division of the
Department for disposal under the rules of abandoned property. Law
Enforcement Disposition of Property Act [625 ILCS 1030] and the Illinois
Vehicle Title and Registration Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 4, Art. II].
(Source: Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 13699, effective August 23, 2000)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.110 VEHICLES PER CAMP (REFER TO 17 ILL. ADM. CODE 130.30)
Section 130.110 Vehicles per Camp (Refer to 17 Ill. Adm.
Code 130.30)
a) All
vehicles must be registered by license number and site number (if available)
with the Site Superintendent.
b) Tent campsite may have:
1) No more
than two standard cars, or
2) No more
than two motorcycles, or
3) No
more than one standard car, van or pick-up and two motorcycles.
c) Trailer campsite may
have (in addition to camp shelter):
1) No
more than two standard vehicles such as cars, vans or pick-ups, or
2) No
more than one standard vehicle, such as car, van or pick-up, and two motorcycles.
d) Vehicle
campsite may have (in addition to the vehicle camper): No more than one
standard vehicle, such as car, van or pick-up, and two motorcycles.
e) Primitive – No vehicles
except bicycles, canoes or snowmobiles.
f) Youth
group camping – tents only. Leaders may use vehicles or trailer camper when
camping with youths, but must park where directed by the site superintendent
and may not power their camp shelters from electrical outlets provided in
picnic shelters.
g) Organization – Not
applicable.
h) Boat – same as trailer
(subsection (c)).
i) Visitors
shall not park vehicle on any campsite when the maximum limits established in
subsections (b) through (h) would be exceeded.
j) Where
camping pads are provided, all wheeled shelter vehicles must be parked with
wheels completely on the surface provided.
(Source: Amended at 32 Ill.
Reg. 181, effective December 19, 2007)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.120 YOUTH GROUP (BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, EXPLORERS, CHURCH GROUPS, OR OTHERS)
Section 130.120 Youth Group
(Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Explorers, church groups, or others)
a) A youth group/organization camp is a group of five or more
minors up to 18 years of age who are members of an organization camping with
its adult leaders.
b) The regular camping fee will be charged on the basis of: $2/person
or a minimum of $20a day.
c) These camps will be placed in an organization campground or
special area set aside for such use, rather than in the regular campground.
d) One responsible adult (18 years of age or older) must
accompany each group of 15 or fewercampers under the age of 18.
(Source: Amended at 28 Ill.
Reg. 6118, effective April 15, 2004)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.130 ORGANIZATION GROUP CAMPS (CHARTER ORGANIZATIONS, ROTC, PRIVATE CLUBS OR OTHERS)
Section 130.130 Organization
Group Camps (charter organizations, ROTC, private clubs or others)
a) The organized group camping areas are available for camping
without showers or electricity. Other forms of camps will be placed in the
appropriate sites on an individual and equal basis with other campers. An
organized group camp is a group of 10 or more adults (18 years of age or older)
with or without children.
b) The regular camping fee will be charged on the basis of: $4/person
or a minimum of $40 a day.
c) If the organized group camping area is unavailable, the
organization will be accommodated only as individual campers and will use the
regular campgrounds on an equal basis with other campers. The camping fee and
utility fee applicable to the campsite classification will be charged for each
campsite used by the group.
(Source: Amended at 28 Ill.
Reg. 6118, effective April 15, 2004)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.135 CAMPGROUND HOST PROGRAM
Section 130.135 Campground
Host Program
a) Purpose of host – The host provides a service to Illinois
State Park and Historic Site visitors and encourages compliance with park rules
and regulations.
b) Pertinent
information and qualifications
1) The Department will provide free camping privileges to
campground hosts while they are performing duties in the campground, and will
compensate the host $1 per day for the days the host works, unless the host
declines compensation in writing.
2) The host must provide camping equipment. Some campgrounds do
not have full hook-ups, so self-contained equipment is advisable. CB radio is
optional.
3) A host shall have camping experience.
4) A host shall serve for a minimum of 4 weeks.
5) Illinois residents will be given first priority for host
positions.
6) A host shall have a valid driver's license.
7) A host shall be at least 21 years of age.
8) The Department may conduct background security checks on
campground hosts and host candidates.
9) A host shall be available in the park to assist visitors 35
hours per week, usually over a 5 day period. Weekends and holidays are
mandatory days for duty in the program.
10) A host shall be on duty and work during all kinds of weather.
c) Location
of host campgrounds
1) Designated host campground sites will vary, but will be
represented throughout the statewide park and recreation system.
2) A current listing of designated host campground sites will be
provided with the application.
d) Number
of hosts per park
An individual
or couple may act as hosts. Most parks have one campsite designated and a few
larger parks may have more campsites.
e) Duties
and responsibilities of a host
1) A host shall be a visible representative of the Department with
knowledge of rules and regulations.
2) A host shall be informed about the park setting and activities
available in the area.
3) A host shall greet visitors, help them get settled, answer
questions, receive comments, pass out publications, and collect campground
fees.
4) A host shall be observant for activities within the campground
that require immediate attention by the staff or law enforcement, and contact
help when emergencies occur. (A host is not required to enforce rules or
perform major maintenance repairs.)
5) A host shall replenish restroom supplies when the park staff
are not present.
6) A host shall promote care of the park by keeping a clean
campsite and performing minor maintenance tasks such as picking up litter, etc.
f) How
to apply
1) Interested persons may obtain a campground host application
from a Department office or write:
Illinois Department
of Natural Resources
Campground
Host Coordinator
One Natural
Resources Way
Springfield
IL 62702-1271.
2) Interested persons may complete the application and return it
to the above address.
g) When
to apply
1) Applications are accepted year round and filled as positions
open. If a position is open, applicants will be contacted for an interview.
2) Recruitment for the summer season occurs from March to June.
h) Hiring
campground host and/or hostess
1) The Site Superintendent at the site designated for the host
campground program shall review the host and/or hostess applications, interview
each applicant, and hire the most suitable candidates for this position.
2) All persons considered must be 21 years of age or older,
possess a valid driver's license, and have camping experience and knowledge.
Other qualifications to be taken into consideration in the evaluation of
applicants shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A) Previous experience in handling financial transactions,
including the making of change, the proper safekeeping of cash, and recording
all such transactions.
B) Previous experience in maintenance and report work.
C) The capability of positive communication with campers, and a
willingness to deal with any problems which might arise among campers or
between campers and site management.
D) Results of security background checks, if performed.
(Source: Amended at 32 Ill.
Reg. 181, effective December 19, 2007)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.140 USE OF CAMPGROUND
Section 130.140 Use of
Campground
a) Campsites shall not be used for large group gatherings or parties.
b) The use of a registered motor vehicle in a campground is only for
the purpose of establishing a camp and for transportation in and out of the
campground.
c) Quiet hours shall prevail in the campground between 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. During this time no noise or light shall be emitted beyond the
individual's immediate campsite that would be disturbing to others.
d) Fires are allowed in stoves or designated areas only. Large
bonfires are not permitted without permission of the Site Superintendent.
e) Pets – The camper is responsible for all dogs, cats or other small
animals under his ownership or care. No pets will be allowed in the interior of
Rent-A-Camp Cabins. All animals must be on a leash not to exceed 10 feet. All
leashed animals shall be at all times under the direct control of the owner or
person designated by the owner. Animals are not to be left unattended.
Owners are responsible to make sure that their animals do not cause a nuisance
to other campers as determined by Department personnel. Excrement of these pets
shall be removed from the campsite by the owner. Disposal shall be made
directly into a Department garbage container with tight fitting lid, or
excrement shall be placed in a water tight bag that has been closed or a water
tight container with lid closed and placed in a department trash receptacle.
f) Smoking – Smoking is not allowed in cabins designated as no
smoking.
(Source: Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 13699, effective August 23, 2000)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER a: LANDS
PART 130
CAMPING ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERTIES
SECTION 130.150 VIOLATION OF RULE
Section 130.150 Violation of
Rule
a) For violation of these rules and regulations, a camper is
subject to eviction. The camper at the demand of the Department, shall remove
all equipment and personal property.
b) The Department may refuse to permit a person to re-enter the
eviction site/park for a period of up to 365days from such eviction.
c) No refunds will be granted in such cases.
d) Any person who violates any provision of this Part shall be
guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor.
(Source: Amended at 28 Ill.
Reg. 6118, effective April 15, 2004)
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