Campground Description (Emerald Acres)

8200 W. Block Rd. Pearl City, IL 61062

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The campground covers approximately 33 acres.
Approximately 23 acres are used for camping, the rest of the grounds are used for play, etc.
There are two bath houses with flush toilets, a barn, four ponds, and a large pavilion.

There are approximately 60 sites with electric (20 & 30 amps) at each site and water,
approximately 80 sites with full hookup.
Many tent areas, with a bath house close.
Lots of shade trees and a large fire ring area.

A playground with swings, slides and monkey bars are close to the barn.

We have four ponds.
The one we call the fishing pond has bluegills, large and small mouth bass, bullhead, carp, and goldfish.
It is small and only paddle boats or canoes are allowed.
It is a good place to teach your children to fish.

The swimming pond has a large sandy beach, and a roped area for non-swimmers.
With an aerator system that keep the water nice and clear.
Swimming times are from 8:00am until dusk.
A bath house is close by.
The pond is State Licensed and Approved.

The other two ponds are just for water runoff with frogs, turtles, bullheads and goldfish.

The barn is a 1912 barn that has been rebuilt to have four rooms.
On the lower floor is a kitchen and restaurant (non-smoking) that seats approximately 72 people.
We serve meals to order on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Snacks consist of sandwiches, ice cream, pop and coffee
Two game rooms, one has video arcade games, the other has two pool tables and a dart game.
The upper floor is an open area that can be rented for weddings and receptions, family reunions, dances, and etc.
The campground has been in existence for approximately 25 to 30 years. We have owned it since 1985.

We try to make it a place for you to enjoy yourself away from home.

Hosts: Deb, Dan, Ron and Marge