The Full Story
About
Cedar Lake Campground has been owned by our family since 2008. But the story and impact this place has had on families started much earlier. Formerly known as Cedar Lake Ranch, my parents had their first experience at this property in 1992, when they came here for their honeymoon. Several years later, we would come as a family to Cedar Lake Ranch to trail ride. When we came down in 2008, we learned that the property was for sale. To avoid this beautiful property being split up and sold as several parcels for private use, we purchased the Ranch and changed the name to Cedar Lake Campground. With four kids still in school and a farm two hours away, my parents had to have people manage the campground. In June of 2023, I took over managing Cedar Lake Campground and have loved every moment of it!
Management
My name is Jessica Shilling, I graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in May of 2022 with a double major in Agriculture Business Economics, and Accounting. I worked at a public accounting firm for a year before taking over management at Cedar Lake Campground. I have a love for traveling and being outdoors. I am excited that I can have a positive impact on visitors coming to experience the beauty of Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. I love getting to meet and talk with people from all over the country!
Campground Security
Zoey is a nine year old Miniature Dachshund. She takes her greeting job very seriously and loves getting treats from our campers. Zoey enjoys helping around the campground and seeing all the friends she has made since coming to Cedar Lake Campground!
