City, County & Regional Parks · Illinois
Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access Campsites
City, County & Regional Parks · Illinois, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 no hookups
- Cost
- Will County resident: $20/night. Non-resident: $40/night. Youth groups: 50% off.
- Elevation
- 604 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 6
- Nearest town
- Shorewood
- Phone
- 815-727-8700
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Forest Preserve District of Will County primitive campground with 6 campsites, each fitting two 4-person tents. DuPage River Trail (3.7mi paved), fishing, canoeing/kayaking, and a dog park. Tent camping only, no RVs. Permit required 2+ business days ahead.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 17° | -16° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -10° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 31° | 11° | 75° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 41° | 24° | 80° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 52° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 61° | 49° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 67° | 58° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 66° | 56° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 60° | 51° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 44° | 29° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 32° | 8° | 71° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 24° | -6° | 65° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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