Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Length
- 70
- Max Vehicle Length
- 70
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Back-In
CampsiteSTANDARD ELECTRIC✓ ReservableElectric (50)
Site 007 — FORREST W. BO WOOD
FORREST W. BO WOOD · Illinois · Loop Area 1
Campsite 007 at FORREST W. BO WOOD in Illinois. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (50) available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
39.55429, -88.62196
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Weather at FORREST W. BO WOOD
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Rain
70°/54°
💧 12%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 6:35 PM
Sat
Clear
72°/47°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:52 AM ↓ 6:33 PM
Sun
Overcast
78°/55°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 6:31 PM
Mon
Clear
72°/52°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 6:30 PM
Tue
Mostly Clear
72°/46°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 6:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Picnic Table
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 007 Compares
- One of 141 sites at FORREST W. BO WOOD — 10 of them in the Area 1 loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 70 ft — shorter than 75% of sites here.
Other sites in the Area 1 loop
Photos from FORREST W. BO WOOD
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TrailerTentRV
Booking Tips for Site 007
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 5:00 PM / 4:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps