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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
Backside camping sites
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Front side camping
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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, .
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, .