Shagbark Group Area
Campground · Illinois · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 200
- People per site
- 457 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Shagbark Group Camp is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Within the area, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).
Facilities
Shagbark Group Area Campground can accommodate up to 200 campers. The campground consists of electric hookups, flush toilets, and drinking water, in order to create a comfortable camping experience. A dump station and shower house are conveniently located nearby at the North Sandusky Campground entrance and the North Sandusky Maple loop.
Natural Features
The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population.
Nearby Attractions
North Sandusky Day Use Area
North Sandusky Disc Golf
Rend Lake Bike Trail
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: SHAGBARK GROUP AREA
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.
1 campsite at Shagbark Group Area
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SHAGBARK GROUP AREA | Group Standard Electric | — | Paved | — | 200 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.04098, -89.00408 · 38°2'27.5"N 89°0'14.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 44 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 86 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 69 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 22 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 56 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 46 | 35 | 27 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Shagbark Group Area
- Can you reserve a site at Shagbark Group Area?
- Yes, Shagbark Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Shagbark Group Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Shagbark Group Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Shagbark Group Area.
- Does Shagbark Group Area have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Shagbark Group Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Shagbark Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Shagbark Group Area
- South Sandusky Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam West Area (Day-Use) 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandusky Day Use 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Day-Use 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Group Area 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Marcum Day Use Area 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Marcum Day Use 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dale Miller Youth 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Marcum Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gun Creek 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion 28.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 618-724-2493
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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