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Campgrounds with multiple campsites along the canal can be found at Lock 21, North Day Use Area
Equestrian camping is restricted to the south side of the Lock 21 area. Equestrian campers are asked to bring a shovel to clear their own horse droppings, which may be pushed off to the side of the trail. There is no tethering to trees.
If you are not familiar with the canal it may be confusing trying to find the campsites. Stop by the Hennepin Canal Visitor Center to pick up a detailed map of the canal, which shows all of the country crossroads. You can also call the visitor center and ask to be mailed a copy: 815-454-2328. I
The canal offers class "C" (primitive camping without showers or electricity) for $8.00 per family/per night, regardless of mode of camping, i.e. tent, camper, pop-up.
Youth groups = $20.00 daily minimum. When the minimum has been met, each additional person is $2.00 per night. Each group of up to 15 youths must be supervised by at least one adult. Youths are considered persons under the age of 18.
IL Senior citizens camp for free from Monday-Thursday; Friday-Sunday = $8.00.
IL Disabled persons with a Class 2 or Class 2A card camp for free Sunday-Saturday.
I have lived out of the area for 10 years and decided to fish here while visiting. I was pleased to see how well kept it is. It was a great day to spend outside and this was a beautiful choice.
Pretty area to go to. There was beautiful shells and we almost caught a fish here. Calm and pleasing and very little litter.
Beautiful location to take family walks or go for a bike ride. This is my families go to trail!
There's serenity in
Mother Nature's Beauty along with Man's
Blood, Sweat, & Tears...
