Just an hour and a half drive from
Chicago, Illinois, Mallard Bend
is a family-oriented seasonal
RV resort located in the town
of Sheridan nestled along the
historic Fox River.
– The resort boasts approximately 37 rolling wooded
acres with 104 full hook-up RV sites and offers a
variety of back-in and pull through sites with water/
sewer/electric hookups. The RV sites are a mixture of
30/50 amp connections but the community does have
multiple transformers so every site can be 50 amp if
needed by the camper.
– The resort has attracted repeat customers (typically
90% renew every year) through investing in
entertainment and activities for both adults and children
including bands on weekends, kayak and rafting
trips, swimming and tubing, BBQs, and other group
activities. Mallard Bend RV Resort also features an
extensive outdoor amenity package including a heated
swimming pool, multiple playgrounds, event pavilion
for gatherings, basketball court, river launch site for
kayaking, free Wifi, onsite firewood, and a spring-fed
swimming pond. The resort also has a clubhouse with a
snack bar, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard,
and a lounge area.
– Seasonal rents average around $3,000 for the 2025
season, which runs from April 15th through October
15th. The seasonal sites are currently 91% reserved
for the 2025 season and the owner expects 3-4 more
seasonal campers to book within the coming months.
This leaves only a few sites available for any monthly
campers during the summer.
– There is a compelling value-add opportunity for the
next owner to expand the community by developing
additional sites. According to the survey, there is a
substantial amount of undeveloped land—particularly
along the river—that presents strong potential for
growth. For more information on possible expansion
areas, please refer to the Site Map on page 3.
– Current Ownership has spent approximately $70,000 in
upgrades at the property, providing a turn-key operation
for the next operator. Major improvements include
septic work done on the river sites, upgrades to the
pool house, and the addition of a new basketball court
in 2024.