Beautiful vistas and rolling terrain are the outstanding features of Burnidge Forest Preserve, one of the largest preserves in the system.  Nearly 600 acres of rolling terrain contain a series of watersheds that filter into the Tyler Creek greenway.  You’ll enjoy 12 miles of hiking trails here, and the ability to view plants and wildlife in their natural habitats. There are also stocked fish ponds and a playground.

 

Within Burnidge Forest Preserve is Paul Wolff Campground. The campground contains 48 vehicle camp sites with water hookups and 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service. Each site is capable of handling a 50-foot motorhome. There are also 18 primitive, wooded sites for tents only, away from the main camping area. Primitive sites do not have electric service and are available weekends only, weather permitting.

 

Camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not taken. Daily camp fees are $15 for Kane County residents and $25 for non-residents. Primitive/non-electric camp sites are $10 per day for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Firewood is available for $5 per bundle at the campground office.  Firewood may not be brought into Paul Wolff Campground due to restrictions by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

 

The camp season runs from May 1 to Oct. 31 each year. For more information about camp site availability and conditions, call our campground hotline at (630) 444-1200.
 
You’ll find plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy all the recreation this forest preserve and family campground have to offer.  Burnidge is located on Coombs Road, west of Randall Road. Paul Wolff Campground is located within Burnidge, 1 mile west of Randall Road on Big Timber Road.

 

This preserve includes a horseback riding area.  Most horse trails are natural surface, mowed grass paths. Limestone screenings trails and asphalt bike trails are available in some of the preserves. These are multi-use trails shared with runners, bicyclists, dog walkers etc. Horse riders are required to stay on designated, forest preserve-maintained trails. Trail riding is not allowed in restricted natural areas, Illinois Nature Preserves, picnic areas or in farmed areas. To prevent trail damage during wet weather, trails may be temporarily closed. Individual forest preserves will post a sign at the entrance when horse trails are closed. Call the District at 630-232-5980 to check on trail closings.