Camp Bullfrog Lake

4.5
1082 reviews

About

CampgroundCampRV ParkHiking AreaKayak Store
Camp Bullfrog Lake offers year-round camping, group activities and water-based recreation such as kayak rentals and fishing. Camp steps from the water in the heart of the vast, hilly Palos Preserves and fill your days with hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching adventures. Accommodations offered: Tent Campsite RV/Tent Campsite (with Electricity) Large & Small Cabins Group Campsites Full Campground Rental

Location

Camp Bullfrog Lake
9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL
60480, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,082 reviews
5 stars
766
4 stars
181
3 stars
68
2 stars
29
1 star
38
  • BY
    beck yeah
    Oct 9, 2025
    3.0
    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.
  • PB
    p d bowman
    Sep 20, 2025
    5.0
    A favorite spot.
  • LL
    Livia Ly
    Sep 7, 2025
    2.0
    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.
  • JM
    Jeff Martin
    Sep 3, 2025
    3.0
    Electric only, nothing special the rest of the park looked great.
  • KB
    Kevin Belcher
    Aug 18, 2025
    5.0
    I'm new and staff was very helpful in getting us to out destination.