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Campsite reservations are
limited to nationally recognized youth groups (i.e., BSA, GSA, AWANA,
Indian Guides, etc.). Cub Scouts and Webelos camping is
permitted as long as there is one parent or guardian per scout and no
siblings. All scouts 11-18 may participate in overnight
campouts. All scouts and leaders should be in uniform and the
American Flag and Scout Flag displayed in the campsite. Camping
is year round, except the month of January when the park is closed, in
the area north of the picnic area. |
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All scout groups reservations
are required at least two weeks in advance. A TOUR PERMIT
is required for us to accept your group on Cantigny grounds. You
can obtain a tour permit from your council. Upon arrival, please
present the
tour permit to Cantigny Security. (Girl Scouts are not required to have a tour
permit.) |
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It is necessary to provide
us with a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (to be sent back with
your signed conformation/hold harmless agreement) available from your
council or organization, regardless of the county you live in. (Girl Scouts are
required to provide a certificate of insurance.). |
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Overnight camping is
allowed on Friday and Saturday nights. (No camping during
holiday weekends or special event weekends) Only scouts and their
leaders may camp, with the exception of Cub Scouts and Webelos (one adult to every
child). Sorry, family camping is not permitted. |
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Please enter the park
through the private drive (entrance just North of the main gate).
Cantigny Security will welcome the adult supervisors; brief them on park
policy, then escort your group to the designated campsite. |
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We have two campsites
available and each holds up to 100 people. Only one campsite per
group may be accommodated. |
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We request that leaders
accompany their campers throughout the grounds and museums. |
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Cantigny is able to
accommodate tent camping only (no
campers or trailers). Tents should be a minimum of 150 feet from
the road and 20 feet from campfires. |
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Please keep vehicle traffic
to a minimum by carpooling to Cantigny. Vehicles should stay on the road surface and not
park on the grass. Once vehicles are unloaded, you will be
asked to park in the main parking lot. If arrival is after
hours, Security will be happy to show you where to park. Everyone
with a vehicle will be asked to complete our a temporary parking ID card sign a disclaimer and display the top portion on their rear view
mirror. |
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Please
occupy the campsite as early as possible (no later than 8:00 pm), as
there are no lights in the campgrounds. |
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If your group is going to
arrive at a time different from the reserved time, please contact the
Security office at (630) 260-8207. |
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For the safety of the
campers after dark, we ask that they stay in the campsite and picnic
area restrooms. |
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You will receive literature
on Lyme Disease, written by the Illinois Department of Public
Health, upon entering the park. For the safety of our campers,
we ask that you read and share the information with your scouts. |
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Washrooms:
The restrooms in the picnic area are left open at
night for the campers' convenience. |
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Water:
Water pumps are located in both campsites. During the colder
months, please shut the water pump off
completely to prevent freezing. |
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Trash:
Trash containers are located throughout the picnic area and campsites
for use by all campers. Please leave your campsite in the
condition in which you found it. Security will be happy to
provide additional garbage bags if necessary. |
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Fires:
Established fire pits are in each campsite for the convenience of
campers. Campfires are not permitted anywhere else. Please
do not leave your fire unattended and extinguish your fire completely
upon departure. |
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Firewood: We
provide firewood free of charge to all campers. |
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Cooking Equipment:
You may bring whatever cooking equipment you choose. |
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Tents:
Cantigny does not provide tents or canopies. |
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Hiking Trail Maps:
The hiking trail map is located in the inside page of the Visitors
Guide. Please ask security if clarification on directions are
required. |
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Emergencies:
In case of an emergency, contact our 24-hour Security staff. Go
to the Security Operation Center (where you checked in).
Emergency phone calls can be made in the Security Operation Center
when the park is closed. During normal operating hours there are
pay phones available in the Visitors Center and First Division Museum. |
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Departing:
When you prepare to leave, please go to the Security Operation Center and let
them know you are ready to depart. We hope you have an
educational as well as recreational visit. |
