Chippewa Campground is located near Kankakee River State Park, offering a landscape of flat terrain with wooded areas and river access. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Kankakee River for fishing and canoeing, as well as hiking trails within the state park.

Chippewa Campground — Kankakee River State Park

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Custer Park

The Best Camping Near Custer Park, Illinois

We stayed in the Chippewa Campground in early October.  
  
Pros:  
 - Large trees provided a high shade canopy and an open feel

 - Well maintained open-grass layout  

 - Spacious campsites, similar to other IL State Parks we've stayed at

 - Quiet (when we visited)

 - Boat ramp is accessible via trail or a short drive away

 - Another boat ramp about 3 miles downriver makes a gorgeous through-paddle possible

 - Many miles (7ish?) of riverside paved trail for jogging, walking, or biking adjacent to campsite  

  
Cons:  
 - We liked no brush because it gave the campground an open feel. But if you were looking for privacy, you won't get it from the layout  
 - Some sites had fewer trees than others and might not be able to accommodate e.g. hammocks, market lights, etc. We picked one with a good setup of surrounding trees  
 - BYO watercraft, no watercraft concession

 - No riverside campsites a-la Illini State Park etc  
  
Overall: Great state park to serve as a base for a point-to-point paddle. Great fall colors.

Amazing in the fall

$20 a day with with restrooms has NO shower area. No water hookup .But has a swing set for the kids to play a few bike/hike trails. Quiet no street noise . They have a dump station and water too fill your camper. 

Kankakee River State Park Chippewa 

Pretty big . No shower house . Has toilets . Has swings for the kids . Beautiful skies at night. 

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