Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233914
When Shagbark Group Area reopens
Shagbark Group Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Mar 26 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 39 tracked site-nights (Mar 26 – May 3, 2027): 36 open for online reservation · 3 reserved.
Where the open windows are
7.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 36 of 39 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Mar 26 – May 3, 2027Not open online7.7%
Open site-nights36 / 39
Reserved (of online inventory)3 / 39
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings16
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 16 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Mar 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 27 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 36 |
This site currently has 36 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 26, 2027. That is about 144 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 26, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Mar 26, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
36 open site-nights across 1 site at Shagbark Group Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Mar 26, 2027 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | Yes | 36 | 27 nights | Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +24 more |
About Shagbark Group Area
Overview
Shagbark Group Camp is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Within the area, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).
Facilities
Shagbark Group Area Campground can accommodate up to 200 campers. The campground consists of electric hookups, flush toilets, and drinking water, in order to create a comfortable camping experience. A dump station and shower house are conveniently located nearby at the North Sandusky Campground entrance and the North Sandusky Maple loop.
Natural Features
The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population.
1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 200
Getting there
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west onto Route 154. Turn south onto Rend City Road and continue straight into North Sandusky Campground. Shagbark Group Area is located in the back portion of the campground.
Rend Lake Project Office, Benton, IL 62812618-724-2493
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingFishingWater Access
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shagbark Group Area?
Reservations for Shagbark Group Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 36 of 39 tracked site-nights are open (92.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Shagbark Group Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Shagbark Group Area?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Mar 26, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Shagbark Group Area?
April 2027, with 27 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Shagbark Group Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Shagbark Group Area begins Mar 26, 2027 — about 144 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 26, 2027.
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