Shagbark Group Area
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About Shagbark Group Area
Shagbark Group Area is a national park campground at Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Shagbark Group Area is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Rend Lake include South Sandusky Campground, Dam West Area (day-use), South Sandusky Day Use, North Sandusky Day-use and North Sandusky Campground.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 1
Location
Address
Sesser, Illinois
Coordinates
38.0410, -89.0041
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 6 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
South Sandusky Campground
Rend Lake
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Dam West Area (day-use)
Rend Lake
South Sandusky Day Use
Rend Lake
North Sandusky Day-use
Rend Lake
North Sandusky Campground
Rend Lake
Spillway Group Area
Rend Lake
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Shagbark Group Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Shagbark Group Area?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Shagbark Group Area?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Shagbark Group Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Shagbark Group Area right now?
Shagbark Group Area is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Shagbark Group Area located?
Shagbark Group Area is located in Rend Lake, near Sesser, Illinois.
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