Shelter Reservations

Please note that the parking fee is still collected even when a shelter is reserved, and is not included in the rental fee.

Picnic shelters may be reserved at Buckley Homestead, Lemon Lake, Stoney Run, Deep River, Three Rivers, Lake Etta, Oak Ridge Prairie, and Grand Kankakee Marsh County Parks.  Security deposits are required for groups over 500. 

Reserve

Call 219-769-7275, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to make reservations or for more information. All fees are subject to change without notice. View park rules and regulations.

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Regular Shelters

  • $100 plus tax weekends and holidays;
    $40 plus tax weekdays
Regular Shelter
Large Hexagon Shelter

Large Hexagon Shelters

  • $100 plus tax weekends and holidays;
    $40 plus tax weekdays

Large Group Shelter at Lemon Lake

  • $225 plus tax weekends and holidays;
    $85 plus tax weekdays
Large Group Shelter
Lake Etta Pavilion

Lake Etta Pavilion

  • $465 plus tax weekends and holidays;
    $200 plus tax weekdays

Three Rivers Shelter

  • $100 plus tax weekends and holidays;
    $40 plus tax weekdays
Three Rivers Shelter

Security Deposits

  • Groups of 500 to 1,500 - $200
  • Groups of 1,500 plus - $350
  • Lake Etta Pavilion - $150