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New playground Equipment and Newly renovated Flower beds

Pavilion rental arranged through City Hall at 217-368-2332. RATES APPLY

FFA Nature center open saturdays during summer and during special events

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Campsites at lake
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Backside camping sites
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Front side camping
                                                      CITY OF GREENFIELD 
                           RIVES LAKE PARK AND CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS 
Camping Park dates open:  April 1st through October 31st each year (weather permitting). 
All camping sites are first come first served unless reserved through the Campground Host.  Reserved camping sites will be clearly marked RESERVED (with a yellow card) if the site has been spoken for. 
Marked Sites – concrete or gravel area labeled as designated site(s) per ground specifications. 
Our park has a mix of 50 AMP and 30 AMP sites available.  The current 50 AMP sites include:   
Front side of the Lake:  13, 26, 27, 34, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 63, 64 
Back side of the Lake:  I, T. 
 
Camping Rates: 
$10 per day – tent camping, not on a marked site and no utility connections. 
$15 per day – tent camping with utility connection not on a marked site. 
$25 per day – 30 AMP or 50 AMP per camper on marked site and all utility connections 
$600 – 30 day camping pass, on 30 AMP service 
$800 – 30 day camping pass, on 50 AMP service 
 
                    All camping reservation will be done through the Campground Host 
                                                               217-939-6390 

 
Rules regarding Rives Lake Park and Campground area 
1.     Parents and/or guardians are responsible for minor children and guests at their sites. 
2.     NO washing of vehicles or personal “slip and slides” within any area of the Rives Lake                  grounds. 
3.     NO swimming or wading in the lake. 
4.     NO trimming or cutting down trees or brush within any area of the Rives Lake park and              grounds. 
5.     NO LITTERING – subject to fines, according to city ordinance procedures.  Utilize trash                receptacles and dumpsters located on each side of the lake at all campground areas.      
6.     NO FIREARMS allowed – pellet/BB guns, airsoft guns, paintball guns, and archery                         equipment are also prohibited. 
7.     PETS are allowed – Persons utilizing sites and/or guests are responsible for all pets under            their ownership and care.  ALL pets must be on a leash at all times, not to exceed 10 feet,            and in a portable confinement area.  Owners of the pets are responsible for cleanup of all          pet wastes while visiting the Rives Lake Campgrounds.  Pets running at large are subject to          impoundment at the owners’ expense as well as a fine pursuant to the code of ordinances          of the City of Greenfield.     
        Animals are prohibited in the pavilion food service areas during special events.  
8.     CAMPFIRES are allowed ONLY in designated areas or fire rings.  Fires are NOT permitted              under any structures that are the property of the City of Greenfield (car ports, pavilions,              etc.) 
9.     Please use bath houses or personal camping vehicles for restrooms.  When using bath                houses, utilize it in a courteous manner. 
10.   ATV, UTV, golf carts and all off road vehicles are allowed with permit issued and inspection         completed by the Greenfield Police Department.  Applications for these permits are                    available at Shell Service Station at the south edge of Greenfield.
        Vehicles with proper permits are NOT ALLOWED in hay field areas of the grounds.  
        Riders of vehicles must follow rules in the rules packet issued when acquiring the permit            application.   
       Violators are subject to fine and revocation of their permit.      . 
11.  Electric scooters/self propelled scooters and any childrens toys (either motor pulled or               self propelled – unclassified units) – ONLY allowed in designated camping areas.  Follow             and abide by signs posted prohibiting the operation beyond this point on the main                       roadways.  These units will be prohibited from operation ANYWHERE within Rives Lake               Campgrounds after DUSK.  These UNITS MAY NOT BE RIDDEN under the pavilions at any             time.   
12.  Bicycles are allowed in all campground areas.  While riding on roadways please follow the         Illinois Rules of the Road.  Bicycles are PROHIBITED under the pavilion. Bicycles are                     prohibited from use of the adjoining open concrete pads around the pavilion during                   special events.  Bicycle riding anywhere in the campgrounds is PROHIBITED after                         DUSK.         
13.  Large group parties/gatherings are not permitted without the approval from the Mayor               and City Council.   ALL PAVILION RENTAL (big or small) may be reserved by contacting City           Hall at 217-368-2332 and paying the required fee.   
14.  Excessive noise will not be tolerated.  Complaints should be made to the Campground                 Host  217-939- 6390 or by contacting the City of Greenfield Police Department at
       217-942-6901 (Dispatch). 
15.  Obey quiet hours between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.  If a special event is taking place in the           pavilion quiet time can be adjusted by the Mayor or City Council. 
 
Boating permits are required to operate on the City of Greenfield Rives Lake.  Permit may be obtained at Shell Service Station located on the edge of Greenfield.  State of Illinois License is also required for all motorized boats.  
 
Complaints and issues may be address with the City of Greenfield Rives Lake Camping Host or by contacting the Greenfield Police Department:
 
Joe Blake  217-939-6390
Greene County Dispatch (Sheriff’s Office) 217-942-6901. 
 

                     BOOK YOUR CAMPSITE(s) BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 by                                                   contacting CAMP HOST JOE BLAKE at 217-939-6390, .  
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