Hayes Canyon Campground

Nightly Rates, Reservations, & Policies

SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT
CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS

2008 Rates

2008 Campsite Rates INCLUDE:

RV site with electric, water, and septic hook-ups.
up to 4 horse pens on your campsite (pens vary in size, most 10x10ft, holds 1 horse)

limited number of covered pens available

$5 per additional horse over 4, these additional horses might not be on your site

bridle tags for all your horses/mules (required by Forest Service to ride in Shawnee National Forest)
map of the horse trails
nightly rate = $28 per campsite [*special hunters rates during deer and turkey seasons, inquire at office]

Check-In after 3:00 pm. Check-Out before 3pm. Please request for early/late arrivals or departures to avoid inconveniencing the next person to occupy your site.

Primitive Campsite (no horses, no electric) = $15/night. Limit two tents per primitive site.

Rates subject to change if the Forest Service trail use permit fees change.

Creekside Shack (Rental Cabin)
Click here for Creekside Shack details and an availability calendar

Day Riders: $2 per horse. Please park in designated area. Check-in after 7:00 a.m., check-out by 9:00 p.m. Please put manure in cart.

Horse Rentals: A private stable nearby will rent a safe and sound horse by the hour or by the day, along with saddle and tack. They may be able to deliver and pick-up from Hayes Canyon Campground.

When packing for your trip, include extra electric cord, water hose, and septic hose. Due to the many trees on the sites your electric/water supply post or septic stub may be up to 30 feet from your parking pad. Don't forget a manure fork to clean pens (put in wheeled cart provided and we will empty daily). Cell phone reception in this area is spotty at best. In case of emergency, your family can leave a message for you by calling us at the main campground phone number (618)672-4751 and we will notify you of the message left.

Making a Reservation:

To reserve a campsite, please call us at (618) 672-4751.

Specific campsites not reservable, but we will do our best to accomodate requests.

Deposit of first night's stay required for holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Columbus Day) by mailed check. Deposit will be refunded with 14 days cancellation notice.

Hayes Canyon Campground Policies and Guidelines:

*Quiet hours 10pm-6am. This is strictly enforced. Our campground is known for being quiet and relaxed, this is not a party camp.

*Dogs permitted, owners responsible, please be considerate of your neighbors and control dog waste & noise.

*Do not tie your horse to utilities or trees. Do NOT allow your horse to chew on or damage any trees! Even small amounts of damage acumulate and a dead mature tree takes about 30 years to replace. Trees provide the shade that your children and grandchildren will enjoy.

*We are on city water - please conserve! No washing vehicles/trailers please.

*Please turn your A/C off when you are away from camp (unless you have a pet left inside).

*Put manure in cart, we will empty daily. Before leaving, thoroughly clean your pens including all hay/shavings (it will act as 'mulch' & keep the ground wet).

* Put trash in dumpsters. Food or trash left out is an invitation for wildlife, which may be harmed by eating plastic, etc. Also, we would rather not have visitors to our campground such as bees, raccoons, skunks, etc.

* We collect aluminum cans for the local animal shelter, please place in marked barrels near dumpsters.

*Hayes Canyon Campground is not responsible for accidents, injury, lost or stolen property. Common sense is the best prevention to injury!

*U.S. Forest Service requires bridle tag to be in place at all times while riding on the Shawnee.

*Pack out what you pack into the forest. Keep the Shawnee beautiful for generations to come.

*Please preserve the trails by staying on designated trails and by avoiding trail 'braiding' or switch-backs. Cross-tie between trees when stopping on trail, or use high-lines provided at designated locations.

*Lusk Creek Wilderness, Bay Creek Wilderness, and Garden-of-the-Gods Wilderness trails only [note these areas on your map]. These trails are open seasonally from April 1st to November 30th. Group size in wilderness areas is limited to 10 persons. These trails may be temporarily posted as closed after periods of heavy rain.

*Most importantly -- say safe and have fun !!

Contact Information:

Feel free to contact us of you have any questions or comments.

Hayes Canyon Campground
PO Box 186 Main Street
Eddyville IL 62928
(618) 672-4751
info@hayescanyon.com

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