At night, the lake at Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort gets quiet enough that, as Leo V. puts it, "I can hear fish jumping from the water." That detail captures something real about this private campground in Volo, Illinois, open May 1 through October 15. The layout skews heavily toward RVs, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and sites that accommodate rigs up to 58 feet. Tent campers have roughly eight spots to choose from, and the lakefront tent sites are the ones worth requesting first.
Water access is a consistent draw. Campers can fish directly from lakefront sites, kayak on the lake, or use the beach, which reviewers describe as large enough to spread out. The opposite shoreline sits within a nature preserve, so the view across the water stays undeveloped. A camp store sells food including pizza, which several visitors with kids found useful. Reviews note the grounds are well-maintained and bathrooms are clean, though at least one reviewer flagged that showers lack hot water.
The campground draws a significant number of seasonal residents, so the atmosphere leans more toward an established community than a remote site. Campers planning a getaway from Chicago have used it as a base, and the location works for campsites near Round Lake if you want to compare options in the area. Mosquitoes can be heavy in June, according to past visitors. For families wanting lake access, a pool, and full hookups in northern Illinois, this campground fits the bill.
Description
Fish Lake Beach is one of the largest, privately owned campgrounds in Illinois, with 580 seasonal sites occupying the majority of the 113-acre property along with 60 overnight campsites. Fish Lake Beach has been family owned and operated for over eight amazing decades. Our brief story in pictures and how we got started is just below. Fish Lake Beach has become a camping tradition or a home-away-from-home for generations of families. We take pleasure in providing a friendly and fun experience.
Reservation Info
To cancel, call. Cancellations are not accepted by voicemail or email. If you call after hours, leave a message with your name and phone number so our staff can call you back.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFish Lake Beach Camping Resort is located in Illinois near Round Lake
Directions
Located on US Route 12, 1/2 mile north of US Route 12 & Hwy 120 intersection. The Fish Lake Beach sign to the right sits at the entrance. From Chicago: Take 294 or Edens Expressway North to 94. Exit on Hwy. 60. West on 60 Hwy. 120. Left on 120 to Rt. 12 one-half mile. From Wisconsin: Take 94 South to IL Rt.21 (Milwaukee Ave) Exit South right to Hwy. 120. West on 120 to Right on Rt. 12 one half mile.
Address
32223 N. US Highway 12
Volo, IL 60073
Coordinates
42.32910755704275 N
88.15955009928595 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/29/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Kenosha, WI
- 49 min from Racine, WI
- 59 min from Chicago, IL
- 1 hr 5 min from Rockford, IL
