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Places to Camp near Chicago, IL

548 Reviews

The Windy City isn’t exactly synonymous with camping and the outdoors. However, if you know where to look, you’ll be surprised at just what you can find. With a handful of lakes, parks, and conservation areas, you may just find a hidden gem in…

Best Camping Sites Near Chicago, IL (66)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

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    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    116 Reviews
    313 Photos
    401 Saves
    Beverly Shores, Indiana

    Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $25 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Camp Bullfrog Lake

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    Camp Bullfrog Lake

    24 Reviews
    32 Photos
    335 Saves
    Willow Springs, Illinois

    Camp just steps from the water in the heart of the vast, hilly Palos Preserves. Camp Bullfrog Lake offers…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $138 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

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    Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    65 Reviews
    130 Photos
    277 Saves
    Zion, Illinois

    The campground in the southern unit at Illinois Beach provides 241 Class A Premium sites with electricity and…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Family Campground

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    Blackwell Family Campground

    21 Reviews
    94 Photos
    269 Saves
    Warrenville, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $30 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Indiana Dunes State Park

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    Indiana Dunes State Park

    43 Reviews
    95 Photos
    568 Saves
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana

    Camping options: Dunbar Group Site and General Camping

    Dunbar Group: The Dunbar Group Site holds up to 30…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $44 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sullivan

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    Camp Sullivan

    13 Reviews
    22 Photos
    48 Saves
    Oak Forest, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $250 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Camp Reinberg

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    Camp Reinberg

    12 Reviews
    52 Photos
    192 Saves
    Palatine, Illinois

    Camp Reinberg’s tent sites and heated year-round cabins—plus dining hall and outdoor gathering areas—make it…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $60 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from The Vaudeville
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Paul Wolff Campground

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    Paul Wolff Campground

    18 Reviews
    32 Photos
    121 Saves
    Elgin, Illinois

    Within Burnidge Forest Preserve is Paul Wolff Campground. Paul Wolff Campground contains 89 improved, vehicle camp…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Rvs

    $12 - $35 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Lakeshore Camp Resort

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    Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    16 Photos
    9 Saves
    Portage, Indiana

    Lakeshore Camp Resort Portage, IN is a 940 site Membership park. We have 115 full hookup campsites and 12 cabins…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $49 - $57 / night


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