CAMPGROUND
Cougar Campground
Cougar Campground is nestled between the swimming pond and the Fox River close to all activities. You MUST be skydiving to camp in Cougar Campground. Here is a list of Cougar Campground Amenities:
- 150+ Full Service Campsites
- Party Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Clean Hot Showers & Bathroom
- Laundry Facilities
- Fishing
- White Sandy Beach/Sun Decks at Pond
- Rental Cabins
Pets must be on a leash at ALL times. Pets are not allowed in or around the pond, hangar, cabins, or shower house at any time.
iNSTRUCTIONS TO NOTE
Cougar Campground is owned and operated by Ottawa Airport Inc.
**All campers MUST check in at the office upon arrival.
Camping is not open to the public. You must be a skydiver or making a tandem skydive to camp, rent a trailer, rent a slot, or rent a cabin. If you are making a tandem skydive you can camp one day prior and one day after your tandem skydive. Ottawa Airport Inc. has nine cabins available for rent to any jumping guests of Skydive Chicago.
CABIN RESERVATION
Rustic Cabins
$85
Per Night, per unit.
Event pricing: $100/night
- Cabins #1-3
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- One bunk bed and one full bed
- Electricity and A/C
- Outdoor balcony that overlooks the Fox River
- Does NOT include bedding
- No pets
Tent Camping
$30
Per night, per tent.
- Tandem students are free the day of their jump
- $30/Daily
- $75/week
- $155/month
RV Sites
$50
Per night, per slot.
- Short Term RV Full Hookup: $55/night, $215/week
- Short Term RV Electric Only: $50/night, $185/week
- Monthly Full Hookup: $345
- Monthly Electric Hookup: $225
- Event Pricing: $50/night Electric only $55/night Full Hookup
- Licensed jumpers please inquire about our monthly rates.
- A deposit equal to the first night’s stay is required to hold your reservation.
- Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to reservation.
- If your cancellation is not received in time your deposit will be forfeited.
- If you will be arriving after office hours please call or email the office in advance to make arrangements.
815-433-0000 or info@skydivechicago.com
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