Best RV Parks & Resorts near Chicago Ridge, IL

Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort in Joliet features full hookup sites with 50-amp service, water connections, and a sanitary dump station. Most sites can accommodate larger rigs with pull-through options available. Lake Alexander RV Park provides concrete pads with 50-amp electric hookups, water, and sewer connections, though no drinking water is available on-site. Fox Bluff Vacation Cottage & RV Resort contains 650 sites with 50-amp service and sewer hookups for extended stays. Tameling Campground and RV Park includes full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections alongside fire rings and picnic tables. "Our site was 60 ft, but the whole site was not concrete. We were there for one night, it rained and the whole site had puddles around it."

RV parks throughout the region operate with varying seasonal schedules, though several remain open year-round like Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort. Cell service varies by location, with most sites reporting adequate Verizon coverage. Dump stations are not available at all facilities—Fox Bluff lacks a sanitary dump station, while Love's RV Hookup in Morris provides this service along with propane refill capabilities. Pets are welcome at most parks, though restrictions may apply. Several facilities include showers, restrooms, and trash service. During peak summer months, advance reservations are essential as locations like Enchanted Shores RV Park fill quickly. According to one recent review, roads within some parks can present challenges: "There's not a flat spot on any of the roads. The sites are dirt with something green in between."

Best RV Sites Near Chicago Ridge, Illinois (48)

    1. Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Rockdale, IL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 744-9400

    "Friendly staff who were quick to respond to any issues. Partial hookups (sewer just outside of park behind hotel). $46/night (+fees) for a pull-through spot. Pet-friendly."

    "Did laundry….so quiet we slept hard.! Nice safe location. Flat, pretty large spots..picnic tables."

    2. Fox Bluff CottageS & RV

    2 Reviews
    Yorkville, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (630) 553-6323

    $65 - $95 / night

    "The new pool, the game room, the playground,the beautiful new bath house and the grounds are just wonderful. 

    We've developed quite a lovely community of really nice people."

    "The location requires a 2 night stay minimum."

    3. Love's RV Hookup-Morris IL 859

    1 Review
    Morris, IL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 705-9259

    $37 / night

    "Located just due east on the outskirts of little known Morris, Illinois just off I80, this little roadside stand isn’t the largest Love’s I’ve ever seen, but it sure does pack a punch. "

    4. Love's RV Stop-Demotte IN 394

    4 Reviews
    De Motte, IN
    47 miles
    Website

    $35 - $599 / night

    "Clean full hookups, pull through and back in sites"

    "Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court for some activities if you have kids."

    5. Tameling Campground and RV Park

    1 Review
    Braidwood, IL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 476-2389

    "I enjoy the secluded area and found the people to be friendly and helpful"

    6. Lake Alexander RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Village, IN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 472-4171

    $33 - $43 / night

    "Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago."

    "The camp manager was very friendly and took me to my tent/electric site. She even put me next to a fellow biker. Nice quiet place and you can walk down to the Kankakee river."

    7. Fox Bluff Vacation Cottage & RV Resort

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    Yorkville, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (630) 553-6323

    $75 - $90 / night

    8. Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Manhattan, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (708) 258-6040

    $20 - $35 / night

    "The park is dog friendly. The campground is clean and quiet. There is no bath house, only port-a-potty's throughout the campground."

    "Yes, it’s an hour from the city, but I’d take the drive over the bill at a nearby hotel. There’s an outhouse and plenty of places to plug in the RV, and cars/tents are welcome too."

    9. Prairie View RV Park Llc

    1 Review
    Rockdale, IL
    21 miles
    +1 (815) 861-5115

    10. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lowell, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 374-5941

    "We stayed on site 27, sites are full hookup up, there's a nice bathhouse which has a key pad handle which made me feel safe while showering. Theres a playground as well."

    "Nature trails and of course Cedar Lake. People seemed friendly."

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RV Park Reviews near Chicago Ridge, IL

441 Reviews of 48 Chicago Ridge Campgrounds


  • T
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort

    Great First Experience

    Friendly staff who were quick to respond to any issues. Partial hookups (sewer just outside of park behind hotel). $46/night (+fees) for a pull-through spot. Pet-friendly. Pleasant park with good pad. Near busy road and shipping plant. No wi-fi found except at hotel. Good phone connection. Garbage cans throughout park. Minutes from I & M Canal entrance on Houbolt and from JJC and I-80.

  • Chris M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Clean & Spacious

    We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers. We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. You are within walking distance to the beach within the park. The buildings have great architecture. The sight had 50 amp electric hook ups but no water or sewer connections, and we knew that going in. We had a back in sight #69. There was plenty of space on all sides. We have a 37’ motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit. We will definitely be back! I wish I had taken more photos from the beach and beach pavilion.

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Oak Lake RV Resort

    We came for a weekend… Stayed nearly 2 weeks! Oak Lake RV Resort is where family memories are made.

    6 people, 1 pup & a 44.4' Keystone Sprinter... Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever! From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup. We were nervous about fitting our big rig, but pull-through site #17 made it flawless. Where else does that??

    We originally booked August 22–25, extended to the 29th & then lucked into staying through Labor Day weekend. We canceled our other plans because Oak Lake had everything we wanted & more!!Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s’mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories. The kids are still raving about it!

    Rebecca deserves a huge shoutout for going above & beyond! Tom & Marianne, the owners, are amazing hosts who clearly pour their hearts into making Oak Lake special. Even the coin operated laundry was a lifesaver & convinced us we need a washer/dryer in our camper for future impromptu stays 😂.

    We’re already talking about being put on the list for a seasonal site for next year bc we know we’ll be back again & again. Oak Lake RV Resort is Newton County’s hidden gem!!! If you’re searching for fun, hospitality & true family camping memories... THIS is the place!! Hands down, every time.

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 15, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Nice layout and a ton of nature activities

    The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this. There also is a national park campground, but it's closed in the winter.)

    This state park has a nice layout because the sites seem to be staggered so that they don't back up to each other. Also, there is a good buffer space behind the sites and decent space between each site. 

    All sites have 20- 30- and 50-amp service available, plus almost all are a combination of a concrete pad and asphalt apron. Note that just because they're paved doesn't mean all of them are level. Each site has a fire pit and it appeared they all have grill grates on them.

    One nice touch is that some sites have wider asphalt aprons so if you have a longer rig, you can put your towing vehicle or your towed vehicle off to the side once your rig is in place. Also, the ADA sites are nicely laid out with larger concrete pads so that even the fire pits are in the concrete section for ease of access. 

    Note that after Nov. 1, the water is shut off and bathrooms are shut down until spring, although there are vault toilets available. 

    You will hear a pretty regular stream of train whistles at this campground, but they aren't so loud as to be disruptive. 

    You can hike to the 1929 Dunes Pavilion and a large beach on Lake Michigan. The best hiking activity, however, and also easily accessible by walking from the campground, is the series of dune trails. The Nature Center, which sits between the campground and the trails, has some good visitor's information about the dunes, the flora and fauna, and the history of the area. 

    Once you finish seeing what you want in the state park, there's still the entire national park to see. Plus, there's a multi-use trail that runs for 9 miles along the state park and into the national park. 

    Cell service for Verizon was two bars but speeds seem to be good. Less signal and speed for Google Fi, but not terrible.

  • Jill T.
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground

    Never Again!

    We booked here sight unseen due to temporary employment in the area.

    What a terrible mistake.

    The best thing was, that there is "full hook up" here???

    This place is old and run-down to say the least, there's not a flat spot on any of the roads. The sites are dirt with something green in between. The stinkest water we've ever smelled, horrible!!! Our sewer connection was nearly buried. There is a laundry area, I don't know what it's like, I'd never wash our close in that nasty water, we found a Laundromat. The lots are verious sizes of tiny. Most sites you're back to back to your neighbor. Your door faces your other neighbor's door, it's like you shared a site. We asked for a picnic table and got one, but when we left for a week, when we returned it was gone! Despite the high rent, there's no internet or cable TV, basically no emenities. We were told there was planned activities, but we weren't there long enough to find out. There's a area for long-term, yearly sites. Several of the trailers in that area were old with beat up decks, some surrounded by junk.

    We installed interior security cameras to keep an eye on our rig. Then stayed in a hotel until we changed our job location.

    We can't image a worse location. I should be condemned.

    We feel bad for those who are on the road and fall into this trap for a place to stay on the way, or close to Chicago.

  • E
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Close by taste of nature

    This is actually our second visit here. It’s only 20 minutes from our home, so we expect to come back many times. It’s a unique location about .5 miles from the actual beach and there’s a path/boardwalk that takes you right there. This is one of the few state parks that has a year-round heated bathroom with shower, so even with our popup camper we were able to take advantage of the decent weather for our first trip of the year. Sites are decent sized and have asphalt driveways with concrete pads. Sites are electric only, but there’s several water fills, even in winter. Very popular campground so you do have to book well in advance during regular season. Be aware that because it shares an entrance to the state park beach, entering on a summer Saturday or summer Sunday can take upwards of 45 minutes or more.

  • Iris A.
    Dec. 8, 2021

    Lake Alexander RV Park

    Great fishing and boating on the lake

    Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago. The camp is 120 acres of natural beauty on the banks of the Kankakee River. The wooded habitat abounds with fish, wildlife, and native plants, and they offer many amenities for recreation and relaxation.

    They’re open from April 15 to October 15

    RV Overnight (includes electric and water) • $38 (30-amp electric service) • $42 (50-amp electric service)

    Tent Overnight • $32 (no electric) • $35 (incl. electric)

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Rolling Oaks Campground

    Massive Campground Enclave Near Fox River

    Located just 7 miles south of nearby Sandwich, which is by no means a roaring metropolis mind you, but certainly a nice quaint Midwestern town that will offer up a small bit of refuge and resource, should you need anything while staying out in these parts. This hidden campground gem, which is incredibly homey and likely a communal outpost for many fellow campers for more than the past half century, sits right on the Fox River and therefore offers pretty stunning views as well as great access to some decent fishing and kayaking. 

    While incredibly family friendly, Rolling Oaks, which is also pet-friendly, offers an abundance of amenities in addition to river access, including: horseshoe pits, playground with slides and swings, volleyball courts, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a maintained lake perfect for cooling off during the heat, propane exchange station, covered pavilions, scattered picnic tables, stand-up BBQ grills and fire rings, snack bar with sandwiches, burgers, wings and pizza as well as all of the traditional hook-ups (electric 30 / 50 amp, water and sewage) for pull-thru, back-in partial and full sites for RVs and 5th Wheelers. The bathroom and shower facilities are not amazing, but decent.  Further down the road is a general store where you can buy those items that are ‘must-haves’ and for everything else, it’s just a short drive to nearby Sandwich. 

    What I love most about Rolling Oaks Campground, unlike many of the other available nearby options is that this location really feels as though it perfectly balances the seasonal ‘year rounders’ who rock up with their RVs for the annual stretch and those that are simply looking for a long weekend getaway, whether it be in their RV or for those of us that want to pitch up for the night in our tent cabins. There’s also a very strong community vibe here, which happens as a result of countless activities, group get-togethers and themed events, such as larger-than-life celebrations around the traditional holidays like 4th of July, Memorial and Labor Days, Halloween, etc. From potluck dinners and line dancing to hog roasts as well as line dancing and live music on the weekends, there’s a lot to enjoy here at Rolling Oaks. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you time it right – and I certainly would do a bit of work to do so with the family en towe – I would time your visit during the Sandwich Fair, which is one of the largest and most enjoyed statewide celebrations offering up traditional carnival rides, sweets & treats as well as other diversions like tractor pulls and pie eating contests; (2) Here you are located to some of the best state parks in the entirety of Illinois, whether that’s Shabbona Lake SP to the north, which offers up some pretty amazing fishing as well as proper hunting grounds or Starved Rock SP to the south, providing you with countless trails to hike and dells to scale; (3) For those wanting to dip their canoe or kayak in the water, I highly recommend that you first engage the Fox River that this property straddles or, if you are looking for something a bit different and slightly more challenging, check out nearby Illinois River, where the expanse is greater and the currents much more challenging and you should be easily able to spot one of the many bald eagles that call this river home; (4) When you grow weary of foraging for that next meal in the remnants of your onboard RV mini-fridge and want to try out some local fare, check out Old Mill Tavern, which is an old-school saloon, but features great fried chicken on the weekend, or Newark’s Country Kitchen for some great down home Midwestern comfort food, whether you are looking for biscuits & gravy for breakfast or fried catfish for lunch or dinner; and (5) If you are a die-hard foodie like me and don’t mind a slightly longer drive to discover two of the most amazing restaurants in the area, then head on over to Ottawa for Lone Buffalo, which operates both as a high-end micro brewery and secretly serves up some of the best gastro-pub food you’ll ever enjoy of which, I HIGHLY recommend the fish-n-chips OR make your way west down I80 to Ladd, where you’ll discover the best fried chicken of your life at Rip’s Chicken (and don’t forget to order the slaw, crispies and fried pickles, which completes the otherwise cholesterol-fueled meal!). 

    Happy Camping!

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Michigan City Campground

    Great campground, will return

    This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter. We stayed  in the premium sites which were 90ft pull thought with 50A service, water and sewer, and the best wifi I have seen at a campsite. The cement patio was large with a picnic table and an adjacent fire pit. There is swimming pool and a game room, and a small store with the essentials, and propane.

    You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by. 

    By the way there are a number of cabins/mini homes to rent.


Guide to Chicago Ridge

RV campgrounds near Chicago Ridge, Illinois provide convenient access to the southwest Chicago metro area while maintaining the camping experience. Sites in this region are generally flat with some grassy areas and limited tree coverage. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, though several offer year-round availability for RV travelers regardless of weather conditions.

What to do

**Water activities: Water recreation options exist at several sites. At Lake Alexander RV Park, visitors enjoy convenient river access. "The camp is 120 acres of natural beauty on the banks of the Kankakee River. The wooded habitat abounds with fish, wildlife, and native plants," notes reviewer Iris A. Another camper adds, "There's a river that's a 5 min walk from the campground that we swam in and it kept us cool from the heat."

**Walking trails: Several parks offer walking paths for exercise and nature observation. Fox Bluff Vacation Cottage & RV Resort features multiple trail options. Reviewer Gina H. reports, "I really enjoy the walking trails. Personally, I love the view of the river. There's a gorgeous Creek, a lovely small lake."

**Gaming entertainment: Multiple RV parks provide gaming options. Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort connects directly to casino facilities. At Fox Bluff, one reviewer notes "The new pool, the game room, the playground, the beautiful new bath house and the grounds are just wonderful."

What campers like

**Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention clean bathrooms and showers as a highlight. One reviewer at Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort shares, "Clean campsite, clean showers & bathrooms!" Another notes, "We did laundry... so quiet we slept hard! Nice safe location. Flat, pretty large spots..picnic tables."

**Convenient stopover: Chicago Ridge area campgrounds serve as practical overnight stops. Love's RV Hookup-Morris reviewer explains, "As we were driving eastbound on I80 that day, we spotted the Love's RV Hookup. If you do find yourself hustling and bustling east or west along the I80 corridor and are in need of a pit stop or an overnight stay, then the good folks at the Love's RV Hookup have you covered."

**Friendly staff: Multiple reviews across campgrounds mention helpful, attentive staff. A Tameling Campground visitor wrote, "I enjoy the secluded area and found the people to be friendly and helpful." At Lake Alexander, a camper shared, "Most importantly, Chris, the owner, was the highlight! From booking the reservation to the whole stay, she was friendly and welcoming."

What you should know

**Variable site conditions: Surface types and drainage vary significantly. At Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground, a visitor noted, "There's not a flat spot on any of the roads. The sites are dirt with something green in between."

**Service availability timing: Some campgrounds limit certain services seasonally. Hollywood Casino reviewer mentions, "Not a bad spot. Average and relatively inexpensive," while noting seasonal limitations with "No water before 4/15."

**Noise factors: Location relative to highways and industrial areas affects noise levels. At Hollywood Casino, one camper observed, "Rail yard behind the row of trees. I believe they were humbling train all night long." Another mentioned it was "Near busy road and shipping plant."

Tips for camping with families

**Recreation options: When traveling with children, choose parks with dedicated amenities. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park offers "access to a small private beach on the lake, canoes and kayaks, life jackets, and a rec room when open." Another visitor mentioned "a nice big field for the dog to run. Nature trails and of course Cedar Lake."

**Bathroom accessibility: Family camping often requires reliable bathroom facilities. One Hollywood Casino guest noted, "Clean showers & bathrooms!" Cedar Lake facilities include "a nice bathhouse which has a key pad handle which made me feel safe while showering."

**Space considerations: Families need adequate site spacing. A Hollywood Casino visitor described "Partial hookups (sewer just outside of park behind hotel). $46/night (+fees) for a pull-through spot. Pet-friendly. Pleasant park with good pad."

Tips from RVers

**Security features: Several RV parks offer security amenities. Love's RV Stop reviewer noted, "Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court."

**Electrical considerations: Verify electrical service reliability. One Love's RV Stop visitor cautioned, "The only complaint I had is the site we were at showed a ground fault on the 50amp Circuit so I had to use the 30 amp circuit but it's Nov so no need to run dual ACs minor issue but still make sure your using your EPM devices."

**Hookup details: Full-hookup availability varies by location. Hollywood Casino reviewer detailed, "Friendly staff who were quick to respond to any issues. Partial hookups (sewer just outside of park behind hotel)... Good phone connection. Garbage cans throughout park. Minutes from I & M Canal entrance on Houbolt and from JJC and I-80."

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