Des Plaines Nature Campground

Closure of the Des Plaines Nature Campground
The Des Plaines Nature Campground will be permanantly closed, following the abduction of 68 people and the murder of 2 people. The Des Plaines Nature Campground Team would like to thank the Greater Joliet Area for their support. The campground will be occupied by Troop 3 Illinois State Police until further notice.
February 20th, 2019
Regarding the Incident during July 4th
The Des Plaines Nature Campground Team sincerly apologize for the failed launch and explosion of fireworks. We would like to recognize the 15 people who are currently injured. The Campground will be closed until the next Fiscal year of 2018.
July 5th, 2018
Regarding hijacked messages coming from radio stations
Recently, campers have been reporting hijacked messages. These hijacked messages come from an unknown source that we do not recognize yet. We have filed a report with the Federal Communications Commission. We would like to apologize for these disruptions coming from these unknown sources.
March 29th, 2018
Regarding rumors of a murder on property
There has recently been a rumor going around about the Murder of Hendrick Ellison. The Des Plaines Nature Campground Team would like to debunk these claims. There has not been any murder or abduction on the Campground. There will never be a murder or abduction on the Campground. Please disregard these false claims.
August 12th, 2017
Regarding the Blackout Incident
There has recently been an incident due to severe thunderstroms in the area, causing the power to go out beginning Feburary 28th, 6:19 PM to March 1st, 5:56 AM. As a result, many campers have been severly disturbed by the cool temperatures. The Des Plaines Nature Campground Team would like to apologize for the inconvenience.
March 1st, 2017
MEMO 5
DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND TEAM--

Effective immedieatly, Events being held for the Des Plaines Nature Campground will be helt on a page. Click here to be redirected.
September 1st, 2006
Temporarily Closure due to projected Severe Thunderstorms
The Des Plaines Nature Campground
July 27th, 2006
MEMO 5
DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND TEAM--

Join us for our FIRST Independence Day celebration on JULY FOURTH, 2006!
  • WHERE: The Des Plaines River, near the Department Building.
  • WHEN: July 4th, 10:00 PM
  • WHAT: Fireworks WILL BE PRESENT!
    • June 23rd, 2006
    MEMO 4
    DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND TEAM--

    Join us for our FIRST Easter celebration on April 16th, 2006!
  • WHERE: The Northern Forest, East of the Des Plaines River
  • WHEN: March 27th, 2:00 PM
  • WHAT: EGG HUNT!
    • April 1st, 2006
    Discussion of the past of the property
    DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND TEAM--

    Recently, WBBM-TV CBS began a investigation on our property and concluded that the property was used as a trafficking ground. We would like to confirm these as true. There has been a case of abductions. However, we are working hard to make sure that history does not repeat itself.
    July 18th, 2005
    Join us for OUR FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT
    DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND TEAM--

    Join us for our FIRST Independence Day celebration on JULY FOURTH, 2005!
  • WHERE: The Des Plaines River, near the Department Building.
  • WHEN: July 4th, 10:00 PM
  • WHAT: Fireworks WILL BE PRESENT!
    • June 25th, 2005
    MEMO 2
    DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND--

    Join us for our FIRST Easter celebration on MARCH 10TH, 2005!
  • WHERE: The Northern Forest, East of the Des Plaines River
  • WHEN: March 27th, 2:00 PM
  • WHAT: EGG HUNT!
    • March 10th, 2005
    MEMO 1
    DES PLAINES NATURE CAMPGROUND--

    Welcome to our website! We are glad to serve the Greater Channahon Township Area!
    Feburary 10th, 2004

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