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- Northwoods RV Resort by Zeman
Hours
Monday, ClosedTuesday, Closed
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, Closed
Northwoods RV Resort by Zeman Introduce
Northwoods RV Resort by Zeman, located in Garden Prairie, Illinois, offers a range of camping experiences, from seasonal stays to short visits. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it provides access to river sites, a pool, and various amenities. However, customer reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Location and Contact:
Address: 7081 Garden Prairie Rd, Garden Prairie, IL 61038
Phone: (815) 597-1671
Mobile: +1 815-597-1671
Environment and Features:
The resort is generally well-maintained, with a focus on landscaping and cleanliness. River sites offer a unique experience, allowing campers to walk across the river, sit in the water, or float down in tubes. The location is convenient for visitors from Wisconsin and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Services and Amenities (Mixed Reviews):
Customer experiences vary significantly:
- Staff Interaction: Some reviewers praise the office staff, particularly Tracy, for being helpful and friendly. However, others report negative interactions with the manager.
- River Access: River sites are a highlight, offering recreational opportunities and a unique camping experience, though flooding can be a concern.
- Activities: Weekend activities include live music and food trucks, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. However, weekday activities and organized events for children are criticized for lacking organization and creativity.
- Facilities: The pool and dog park are well-maintained. The recreational hall and bathrooms near the ponds are noted to need significant improvements.
- Seasonal Camping: Seasonal campers have access to a clubhouse, but it is rarely used for campground-organized events. Some seasonal campers report issues with site availability and management practices.
- Atmosphere: The resort is described as quiet and peaceful, potentially more suitable for retirees than young families.
- Maintenance: The park staff is commended for their consistent cleaning and landscaping efforts.
Customer Reviews Summary:
While some guests appreciate the river access, weekend activities, and well-maintained grounds, others express concerns about the management, the quality of some facilities, and the organization of events. Seasonal campers have reported mixed experiences. The resort's quiet atmosphere may appeal to those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Promotional Information:
Northwoods RV Resort by Zeman offers a unique camping experience with river access and a variety of amenities. While the resort provides a peaceful environment and some enjoyable weekend activities, potential visitors should be aware of the mixed reviews regarding facility conditions and event organization. If you are looking for a quiet, river-side camping experience, Northwoods RV Resort may be an option. Please consider the varying opinions before booking.
Location
IllinoisBoone CountyGarden PrairieGarden Prairie Road
Customer Reviews
We were seasonal campers at Northwoods for 2 seasons and found that there were many pros & cons to this property. Generally speaking the property is well maintained with the exception of the rec hall and bathrooms by the ponds which need much love. We were located down by the river and absolutely loved it down there (minus the flooding threats but never had to move our camper, others did). We all loved hanging out in the river….you can normally walk across the river, sit your chair in the water, float down in a tube etc. We met some nice people, especially down by the river sites. The location was always very convenient for our Wisconsin family and friends to visit and only about an hour drive for us from the Western Suburbs. I hate to throw in the cons but I feel it’s necessary in order to give an honest review. The rates that they charge are in no way in line with what is offered. Food trucks are considered an “activity”? I guess if all you do is eat. Kids activities (when there is actually one planned) severely lack in organization, creativity or planning. Most fun events at the campground are run by the campers themselves and are always great! As a seasonal you have access to a beautiful clubhouse that is rarely used, never for any sort of campground organized functions. The 2 times we tried to use it last season we were sharing it with the “security guard”, who is also the managers husband, who was lounging on the couch watching a movie. Throughout the season many seasonal campers pull their campers off site to travel. We had already made the decision to move to a new location for the next season but there was still 3 weeks left in the season (which we had paid for). We pulled our items off the site when we had the availability one weekend to do so and pulled our camper for a trip we had planned. We had planned on coming out one last weekend to camp with our seasonal friends one last time only to find out the manager had rented out our seasonal site to overnight campers! Anyway, we will miss our friends but good riddance! After being at our new place for only a couple months I see how much we were missing out on by being at Northwoods. It’s very quiet and peaceful, I would say more geared towards retirees, not so much young families in my opinion.
I recently stayed at Northwoods RV Resort for an extended period and had a fantastic experience. The office staff, especially Tracy, were exceptional—helpful, friendly, and attentive both during the booking process and throughout our stay. The park truly excels in creating a great camping experience. On weekends, there were plenty of activities, live music, and food trucks, making it a very enjoyable atmosphere. During the week, the park staff were consistently busy with cleaning, landscaping, and maintaining the park to ensure it was always in top condition. The amenities were great, with a nice pool, walking areas, and a well-maintained dog park. Overall, I highly recommend this RV park!
This RV park charges $155 a night for a premium location, which is in the Sun. Other locations that are back in only on gravel and have shade and grass are much nicer and a lot less expensive. The front desk people were not nice. We’d suggest, unless this location is the only one you can find in the area - then avoid it!
Absolutely love staying here! Beautiful ground, top notch staff! Looking forward to visiting here again!
It's quiet which we needed. Spaces are decent and alot of room from others. Very nice camper people here. Pool not as warm as yesterday but was good to get in. People in office Very helpful, least to me. Would come again when we need to de-stress totally
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