What is Hickory Oaks Campground?

Hickory Oaks Campground is a family-run campground whose website serves as its main information hub rather than a staffed booking portal. Because the campground has no regular office hours and no staff answering phone calls, the site is where you go to learn its processes, current camping availability, and updates. Contact is handled by email at [email protected]. If you are looking for a phone number to call or a live availability calendar, this site is not set up that way — plan on reading the posted updates and emailing instead.

What you can do on the site

The site is organized around a few practical sections:

• Events — announcements and happenings at the campground
• Plan With Us — how to approach a stay
• Reservations / Book Your Reservation — the reservation request process
• Photo Gallery and Video Gallery — a look at the grounds
• Testimonials — camper feedback
• Info — including Campground Features, Site Map, Rules, and FAQ
• Contact / Find & Reach Us — how to get in touch

The home page itself carries the most time-sensitive information, so it is worth reading before you email with a question.

Current status and key dates

The home page posts dated updates, and they matter if you are planning a trip. As of the posted 09/21/26 update:

• No additional reservations are being taken beyond what is already booked for October.
• The campground is closed and completely shut down from October 12, 2026 through March 1, 2027.
• New 2027 reservation requests must be dated March 1, 2027 or later to be reviewed, and requests will not be reviewed until that date.
• Email responses are very limited during the shutdown period.
• The 2027 season is expected to begin early to mid-May, depending on weather.

The shutdown is tied to the family starting the process of closing the campground, and the update asks campers to consider joining for the 2027 season.

If you already have an October reservation

The site flags a weather-dependent risk: the campground may need to shut off water at the campsites if frost conditions threaten the lines. Two other water notes apply:

• The northwoods showerhouse shuts down at the end of September.
• Water at the main office showers stays on as long as weather allows.

If the water does need to be shut off, campers already booked are offered either a 25% refund of their total bill or, if they choose not to stay under those conditions, a full refund. The campground says it will announce the decision once the forecast is clear.

Cancellation policy for 2027

The site states that updated cancellation policies take effect in May 2027, after the campground found last-minute cancellations needed firmer handling. For regular camping, the posted policy is:

The excerpt cuts off mid-sentence, so confirm the full policy on the site before relying on it for a specific booking.

How to get answers

Since there is no phone staff, email [email protected] with your question. Keep in mind that responses are limited during the October 12, 2026 – March 1, 2027 shutdown, and that 2027 requests dated before March 1, 2027 will not be reviewed. If your question is about availability, rules, or features, check the home page and the Info sections first — the answer may already be posted.