Paul Wolff Campground
38W235 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, United States
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【Durable and high-quality material】The canvas tent is made of moisture permeable TC material (65% polyester and 35% cotton blend), which has excellent moisture permeability and flame retardancy, and reduces condensation in the canvas tent. Equipped with a zippered removable groundsheet, the bell tent groundsheet is made of thick PVC with a waterproof index of over 20,000 mm.The skylight is made of TPU, which is resistant to water, abrasion and tearing. 【Spacious Capacity】The diameter of this canvas tent is 16.4feet and the top height is about 10.33feet.The side walls (supported by 12 poles) are 63inch high, which is much higher than the walls of the ordinary bell tent (22.8inch). And the bottom of this tent is nearly circular, so there will be more space available. Suitable for people who want to place a lot of equipment, such as tent stove, chairs, tables and beds. Ideal for backyard parties, family camping, weekend breaks and festivals. 【Transparent Roof】The top is made of TPU, which is better than PVC in all aspects. You can enjoy the blue sky and starry sky with it. Of course, if you don't want to sunbathe, you can always pull the inside shade closed (see picture). It is fireproof and can be used with a wood stove inside the tent to keep you warm and cozy during the fall and winter months. The tent has large round mesh windows on all four sides, which promote air circulation
About This Campsite
Paul Wolff Campground
Paul Wolff Campground is a scenic camping oasis, offering a mix of tranquil nature and essential amenities for campers. Nestled within easy reach of Chicago, it serves as an excellent spot for city dwellers and out-of-towners alike to escape the urban hustle.Address: Not specified
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About the Campsite
Paul Wolff Campground offers a variety of campsites, including both primitive and more developed ones. While there is electricity available, water spigots are shared and sometimes positioned at a distance, so a longer hose might be necessary. This campground is surrounded by forest preserves, providing beautiful hiking trails and the opportunity to connect with nature.Important Considerations
- Reservations: As of 2024, reservations must be made online; the first-come, first-served policy has been discontinued.
- Site Specifications: Some sites are quite close to each other, lacking privacy, while others are spacious with ample separation.
- Amenities: Power pedestals are available at all sites, but no direct sewer hookup is provided—two dump stations are available instead.
- Cleanliness: The campground is well-maintained, with clean toilet facilities, although some have reported they could benefit from additional odor control solutions.
- Regulations: No attachments (like hammocks) are allowed on trees due to forest preserve regulations.
Campsite Tips
- Preparedness: Bring sufficient water hoses to ensure access to water, as the distance to spigots can vary.
- Pest Awareness: Be mindful of bugs like chiggers and mosquitoes, and consider bringing repellent for comfort.
- Wildlife: Expect encounters with stray cats, adding a unique aspect to the camping experience.
- Proximity: The campground's location is approximately an hour from downtown Chicago, offering convenient access for city excursions.
Overall Thoughts
Paul Wolff Campground is praised for its spacious and well-kept environment, coupled with useful amenities. However, some operational aspects, like strict adherence to check-in protocol, might require adjustment based on personal preferences. Whether you're there for the quiet or to explore nearby areas, it provides a pleasant and scenic camping experience.Photos
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Reviews
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Deanne Curcio
08/20/2024
We stayed in a primitive tent site. They are walk in but very close to parking. I will say that site P7 and P9 might as well be one site as there is NO separation between sites. Also, apparently state forest preserves forbid anything hanging from trees, including hammocks. Like it was peaceful but the cost per night, restrictions and lack privacy made me sad. Pit toilets were VERY clean and water/dumpster access was very convenient.
So Wickesited
08/18/2024
If you want water, take the reviews about the distance to the water spigots seriously. Although not all sites are the same. We had site 47 which is right near the entrance. The closest water spigot was 85ft away. Luckily a neighbor was kind enough to loan us his hose so we could combine a couple hoses to fill our fresh tank. We arrived late around 9pm and asked the gate guard if we could switch to other empty sites since some of them had water spigots only 10-20 feet away. He politely declined and said their computer system doesn't allow for switching. Those other sites remained empty the duration of our stay so that was a bit unfortunate. Power pedestals at every site. No sewer, although there is a dump station on the way out. Bugs were a little annoying, especially the chiggers in the wet grass. Mosquitoes weren't too bad in late July. There were lots of stray cats. We asked the campground host and guard at the front gate what they do about the strays and they responded that they've personally taken home multiple strays as pets but the nearby shelters refuse them because they are full. So be prepared to hear "meow" all night or take home a new pet. The location isn't necessarily close to much, but it's just 1 hour from downtown Chicago which isn't too bad. Not sure if it was comforting or a little concerning (probably both), but there were sheriffs and police that patrolled the campground regularly. We noticed them several times at night and during the day. Nothing felt unsafe, so perhaps that's just part of their regular patrol area. Overall it's a very spacious and quiet campground with asphalt sites. Tons of space in between each site which is nice... unless you're trying to reach one of the shared water spigots. Seriously, bring extra water hoses if you want water!
J DV
05/06/2024
This is a great county campground, not compared to other county campgrounds, I mean a great campground period. They have spacious paved sites, 30/50 amp electric service, water hook ups (some are a bit far so bring plenty of hose), surrounded by a forest preserve with plenty of hiking trails, two dump stations, bathroom (men and women) with running water and flush toilets (no showers), two vault toilet houses. The grounds are well maintained with lots of grass, fire pits at each site. Even primitive sites that require a short walk to bring in equipment. Highly recommend staying here. No reservations but sites are almost always available. Come early in the week on holiday weekends. Update: as of the 2024 season online reservations are required prior to arriving to your site. First come, first serve has been discontinued.
Matt McNamara
09/08/2024
Campground exceeded expectations. Very well maintained with spacious sites. Nice walking trails throughout. Very close to Metra train station for trips into Chicago. Decent cell coverage. Was enough to work remotely on Verizon.
Lori Bargar
09/15/2024
We pulled in not even. 5 minutes from being here the camp host was down our throats we were an inch into the grass had to move the camper and then it was we had a truck camper no bathroom only beds snnhe said we couldn't stay there in it the camp host ..then when we did he came over shining Brite lights on our windows at about 2 am in the morning..we rode bikes an had an outing with the Batavia moose club one of our bikes broke down an one of the nicest kindest Batavia moosers got his trailer he lives local but bike broke down like 11/2 hours so it took him to get it to us almost 9pm an so because we couldn't get it running he pulled beside our site in the pavement to unload an load bike into our trailer an this camp host called front desk to complain he even left before 10 pm like where has this world gone to we are from Pa an we won't ever use this place again unless they get rid of this person an hire a new camp host ..was very clean an bathroom is clean but smelly an could use some kind of sanitizer to hold down smell little ..