Drive-in and walk-in access makes Hammel Woods a straightforward option for campers who want a county forest preserve stay near campsites near Joliet. Nightly rates run $20 to $40, and reservations are available. The campground is an established site, meaning basic infrastructure is in place rather than a dispersed or primitive setup. It tends to work best for campers who want a structured overnight stay with the convenience of advance booking.
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Map & DirectionsHammel Woods is located in Illinois near Joliet
Coordinates
41.53462272331266 N
88.18664141653363 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 30 min from Chicago, IL
- 46 min from Kankakee, IL
- 1 hr 14 min from Michigan City, IN
- 1 hr 22 min from Rockford, IL



