The Rock Cut State Park campground has 199 electric sites in 4 areas (Prairie View, White Oak, Plum Grove and Stag Horn) and 55 non-electric sites in the Hickory Hills area. The campground and all the park is alcohol free. There are two shower houses with flush toilets centrally located in the campground. The shower houses are open May 1-October 31. Here is a map of the campground area for your reference (right).
Rock Cut State Park Concessions does not operate or maintain the camp sites or any infrastructure within the campground. Camp site and shelter reservations can be made by visiting ExploreMoreIL.
All campers must have a permit. Campers should purchase firewood on-site and burn it all or leave it for the next campers. No one is allowed to pick up firewood or fallen trees in the park. All firewood must be burned or left for the next camper. You are not allowed to carry firewood out of the park due to Rock Cut being in the Emerald Ash Bore quarantine area.
Rock Cut State Park Concessions operates a camp store in the center of the campground, near the Plum Grove camping area. We offer ice, firewood, ice cream, coffee, snacks, games, and other sundry and grocery items to help you have a memorable camping experience.
Camp Store hours of operation:
May 15–June 1: Friday, 4PM–9PM | Saturday, 8AM–7PM | Sunday, 9AM–11AM
June 1–Sept. 1: Wed/Thurs 4PM–7PM | Friday 1PM–9PM | Sat 8AM–7PM | Sun 9AM–1PM
Sept. 1–Oct. 1: Friday 4PM–9PM | Saturday 8AM–7PM | Sunday 9AM–11AM
While you are at the campground, do not forget to get out and explore the park! There is a lot outside the campground. See the below map of the park for your reference.
There are five shelters available for reservations: West Lake, Bay View, Red Oak, Lions Club, and Puri Crest. All have electricity, restrooms, and water nearby. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash. West Lake, Lions Club and Puri Crest are handicap accessible. Red Oak and Puri Crest have playgrounds. West Lake, Red Oak, and Bay View provide great Pierce Lake views. Shelter reservations are $25 and can be made by visiting ExploreMoreIL.
