Who May Camp

Section 270 Section 270.560  Who May Camp a)         Camping is permitted at any time, other than during an event that has leased the entire fairgrounds, on the State Fairgrounds at DuQuoin. When camping is permitted, pets are permitted only in campground areas on the State Fairgrounds at DuQuoin designated by the Division administrator or his or her designee. b)         Any property remaining in the camping area on the State Fairgrounds after a 5 day written notice by the Department demanding removal of a person and/or property shall constitute an abandonment, and give the Department the right of assignment and sale of all personal property to the Illinois Department of Agriculture without any additional consideration. c)         The Department shall operate a campground on the State Fairgrounds at Springfield throughout the calendar year with limited availability from November-March. d)         The campground at the State Fairgrounds at Springfield is open to the public; however, anyone participating or attending a Non-Fair event has first rights to the campground.  The Department reserves the right to close the campground at the State Fairgrounds at Springfield for special events. e)         The Department has the right to implement a reservation system for Non-Fair events.