Camp Bullfrog Lake

Beautiful spot. Fabulous that the Cook County has managed to keep some forest preserves like this in the midst of the the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Finding an RV park near Chicago is always hard but for an option on the southern side of the city I would recommend Camp Bullfrog Lake. Electricity hookup only but there is a dump station and fresh water point. Restrooms were very clean and tidy.

Bullfrog Lake and the campgrounds definitely have a great essence and good feel. The only negative I have to say about it is if you're staying in their cabins they definitely do have roaches!! I am not kidding you when I say that the roaches on the ceiling are huge.(1-2 inched long) You just got to be cautious about that.

The lake is beautiful. Close to bathroom. The only things The showe head broke. And someone bang loudly when I was shower. So scary. And the light in bathroom turn off for some time. So dark and scary. The other bathroom, there is a cable plug to the bathroom from the camper next to woman bathroom, so the door can't close and the cold air came in. I felt not safe there. The first through 2 ND night were good. Until the third night. All that happened. It was very scary since some woman did not feel safe. The mother stayed inside bathroom to watch their kids when shower. I think there some camper used the electricity from the woman bathroom (near fishing areas)

Good place for camping. They have a spot for fishing, plenty of room for tents, clean bathrooms.

Pretty expensive for no amenities. $120 for 2 nights. We paid in-season price only to get there and find that the water was turned off. No fresh water and no running water at the dump. 50A plug wasn't accessible because the box was mangled. We tried to talk to someone about the price and water on our way out, but he basically gave us the "not my problem" attitude. Lady when we checked in was nice though. The campground section was pretty unkept. Nothing mowed. Facilities were ok. Clean and warm. And the walking/hiking trails were beautiful. We went here to test pilot a new camper, but ended up fighting the site and location more than anything. Had to re-level on day 2. The spot was so marshy that we sunk to one side. We initially tried to book an end site so it would be easier with our dog but it showed booked. Tried to call a bunch of times but no one answers. That spot we were looking at stayed vacant all weekend.

UNPARALLELED customer service. They actually called me to let me know they were running low on firewood, in case I wanted to pick some up on my way in. The lake is beautiful, serene, and quiet. The campsites are well-spaced, level, and a stone's throw from the water, which is surrounded by a well-maintained path. The facilities are clean, updated, and well-stocked. My only small critique is the reservation website is somewhat cumbersome to navigate. Otherwise, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 🙂

Unfortunately, Camp Bullfrog Lake feels like a place with great potential that has been abandoned. The biggest issue was that there was no running water. Bathrooms could not be flushed, and there was no way to wash hands or dishes; an obvious health hazard. Thankfully, we came prepared with Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer wipes and spray, and baby wipes, but we also had to purchase bottled water to get by. The cabin itself was somewhat clean (no spider webs or heavy dust), but the bathroom was not up to standard. On the positive side, the cabin does have both AC and heat, which is useful year-round, especially if you’re visiting with kids or seniors. The office supplied firewood, though they ran out at one point. Another inconvenience is that cars are not allowed in after 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m., which may be restrictive for some families. The surroundings are nice for kids, with a safe deck for fishing, a lake where you can rent kayaks, and trails for hiking and biking. However, the lake itself did not seem to be very clean, and during our stay we only saw one person catch one fish. It doesn’t seem like they stock the lake often, if at all. On top of that, many trees throughout the hiking area look like they’ve been badly affected by pests, with broken and damaged trees. Overall, if you bring your own water, this place may be fine for a one-night stay with kids. But given the lack of basic amenities, upkeep, and nature conditions, we would not return.