Your seasonal home base
Leave the camper here, skip the weekend setup, and make every trip feel easier.
Private seasonal camping communityClaim your summers
Claim your summers
under the oaks.
Bur Oaks is a private seasonal campground where annual sites are limited, summers feel easy, and your camper can become a true weekend home base.
Private gated community Family-friendly Limited annual sites
1972EstablishedPrivateSeasonal communityInterest listFuture openings
Seasonal site interest listWant to be considered when the right site opens?
Request membership information Share your camper details once and the office will have your information ready for future availability and tours.
Picture your summers here
Explore the full gallery A first look at life at Bur Oaks.
New to Bur Oaks?
Come walk the campground before choosing your site.
Meet the team, experience the community, and learn whether seasonal camping at Bur Oaks is the right fit for your family.
Request a visitWhy campers choose Bur OaksMore than a campsite.
More than a campsite.
A place you belong.
Trade the rush of everyday life for shady oaks, still water, campfire evenings, and neighbors who become family. Bur Oaks is a gated seasonal community made for slowing down and reconnecting.
Our storyNature at your doorstep
Quiet water, mature trees, open air, and space to enjoy the outdoors your way.
A genuine community
Saturday dinners, family-friendly events, and familiar faces turn neighbors into lasting friends.
Why the interest list matters
Seasonal sites are personal. The right fit matters.
Bur Oaks is not a quick overnight stop. It is a private seasonal community, so we like to understand your camper, timing, and what kind of site would make sense before openings are discussed.
Unhurried by natureLife at the campground
Simple moments become favorite memories.
Morning coffee outside. Kids riding by. A full calendar of gatherings. A quiet sunset when the day winds down. That is the rhythm of Bur Oaks.
- Private gated seasonal community
- Events throughout the camping season
- Family-friendly outdoor setting
Real Bur Oaks views
Not stock photos. This is the actual place.
From shady seasonal sites to the lakefront, these views show the easygoing pace campers come back to all season long.
Campers say it best
Read Google reviews A community people remember.
4.5
Google rating from 29 reviews
“Overall an amazing place for family and friends to hang out.”Google review
“This is the first weekend for us and we absolutely love it.”Google review
“Great people, great fun.”Google review
On the calendar
See all events There is always something happening.
2026 event flyers
Memorial Day · July 4 · Labor DayNext up: 3-Bag Summer Series
Flyers are sorted by date automatically. Once an event is over, the next upcoming flyer moves to the front.
NEXT EVENT
3-Bag Summer Series
Random draw with playing cards, cash prizes every tournament, and a grand series prize.
August 15, 2026
Bur Oaks 30th Year Anniversary
BBQ contest, bags tournament, fish fry, Boots & Harmony, drinks while they last, and anniversary drawings.
August 15, 2026
2nd Annual Pitmaster Contest
No entry fee. First place wins $300 and a Bur Oaks first-place yard sign.
Plan a visit
Alhambra, IL 62001
See the campground before choosing your site.
Bur Oaks is a private, gated seasonal community. Contact our team to arrange a tour, learn how seasonal membership works, and make sure someone is ready to welcome you.
10303 Oaks Rd.Alhambra, IL 62001
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