1 minute read
Camping
mboy, with its abundant natural beauty, has long been a popular destination for campers. On an average summer weekend, 35,000 people come to stay at one of the many campgrounds in the Amboy area. On holiday weekends, that number increases to more than 50,000 campers. The campgrounds are:
Green River Oaks Camping Resort
Offers RV campsites, tent campsites, rental units, seasonal campsites, swimming pools, fishing, playgrounds, planned activities and more. 1442 Sleepy Hollow
Road
Contact: 815857-2815 or greenriveroaks@yahoo. com
Online: greenriveroaks.com, and on Facebook
Mendota Hills Campground
Offers RV campsites, tent campsites (both primitive and sites with water & electric), swimming pool, rental units, and seasonal campsites, and more. 642 U.S. Route 52
Contact: 815-849-5930 or mendotahillscamp@aol.com
O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
Offers cabin rentals, RV sites, tent sites, pool, mini golf, playground, ball filed, restaurant, theater, and more. 970 Green Wing Road Contact: 877-570-2267 Online: campjellystone.com, or find O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Park on Facebook
Pine View Campgrounds
Offers RV campsites, tent campsites, seasonal camping, fishing pond, swimming pond, playground, and more. 1273 Sleepy Hollow Road Contact: 815-8573964 Online: pineviewcampgrounds.com and on Facebook
Woodhaven Lakes
A members-only, private resort, Woodhaven offers fishing, trails, lakes, swimming pools, canoeing, sport courts, nature center, an amphitheater, general store, and more. 507 LaMoille Road, Sublette (3 miles west of U.S. Route 52) Contact: 815-849-5209 Online: woodhavenassociation.com and on Facebook Get To Know Us: Amboy | 2022-23 13
