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Best Glamping near Chicago, IL

327 Reviews

Camp Bullfrog Lake and Chicago Northwest KOA house upscale glamping accommodations within driving distance of downtown Chicago. Both locations feature comfortable canvas structures with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Camp Bullfrog Lake's large cabin accommodations include private bathrooms with accessible features, while the KOA offers more diverse options including yurts for a distinctive glamping experience. Most sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to modern restroom facilities with hot showers. The lakeside locations provide scenic views and a natural setting despite being near urban areas. According to a camper, "The cabins are clean, heated with their own bathrooms, that feature bunk beds and are great for getting out of the cold."

Extensive trail systems surround these glamping destinations, with Camp Bullfrog Lake particularly noted for mountain biking access. Visitors can explore miles of hiking paths directly accessible from their accommodations, with multiple routes available for different skill levels. Water activities include fishing and kayaking on the adjacent lakes, with boat rentals available seasonally. Both locations maintain clean, modern shower facilities and offer firewood for purchase, with Camp Bullfrog Lake providing a complimentary bundle upon arrival. One guest noted, "We really like this place and was about a 30 minute ride from our place in the western burbs. Some of the area's best mountain bike single track is right here. There is fishing, kayaking and hiking trails too."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Chicago, Illinois (15)

    1. Camp Bullfrog Lake

    30 Reviews
    Willow Springs, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 636-9785

    $20 - $138 / night

    "Great site, not far from Chicago, but feels well away from city life. Tent sites around rim of a lake. RV sites and cabins as well."

    "Each site comes with a free bundle of oak firewood which is nice to use on the fire pits."

    2. Camp Sullivan

    15 Reviews
    Oak Forest, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 636-0041

    $35 - $250 / night

    "As stated, there is electric hookup but no water at the site. However, staff was more than happy to meet us at the bathrooms to allow us to fill our tanks before we set up camp."

    "Wooded electric paved sites with fairly new bathhouse facilities. Pretty clean. Only one indoor water faucet working but this may be a COVID casualty."

    3. Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    127 Reviews
    Beverly Shores, IN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 395-1882

    $25 / night

    "A quick drive from chicago this campsite is a real good place to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors. It’s one of my favorite places to go within an hour’s drive."

    "We have camped in the walk-ins and the drive-up spots. The sites are private and the bathrooms are super duper clean. Showers are great."

    4. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-1952

    $30 / night

    "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."

    "The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this."

    5. Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    Portage, IN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 762-7757

    $49 - $57 / night

    "A lake with water rentals, floating water slide, playgrounds and sport courts, general store with the stardust’s “convenience mark-ups”,and water/ electric at all sites."

    "We were there the week before peak season opened so none of the pools or splash pads were open, but they were very accommodating so that we could still play mini golf and ride around on the pedal cars."

    6. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 872-7600

    "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."

    "Staying here started off as a last minute thing as we’re driving through and made no arrangements for overnight lodging. With our rooftop tent, staying here was no problem!"

    7. CG's Urban Escape

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    Olympia Fields, IL
    21 miles
    Website

    8. Chicago Northwest KOA

    16 Reviews
    Union, IL
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 923-4206

    "Plus they have a quiet time at night.So people and kids can go to bed without a bunch of noise."

    "Another great KOA, this one just 55 miles from downtown Chicago. We live staying here with the kids as they have Gem Mining, Jump Pad, Gagaball, Minigolf, Frisbee Golf, Polipong and huge playground!"

    9. Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

    8 Reviews
    Round Lake, IL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 546-2228

    $43 - $73 / night

    "We biked around the campground during the days and took advantage of the adult only hot tub hours at night. It was a nice getaway from Chicago."

    "Very Friendly Staff I received warm welcome from nice staff at the entrance gate. Tent Campground is nicely tucked inside by the lake. Quit place night time I can hear fish jumping from the water."

    10. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    14 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    49 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"

    "This is our go-to state park when I need to get out of Chicago for the afternoon. We camped here once as a starter trip with our two kids, since it was easy enough to go home if it all went south."

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  • Dickie H.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Easy camping

    You gotta love Indiana dunes national lakeshore! A quick drive from chicago this campsite is a real good place to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors. It’s one of my favorite places to go within an hour’s drive. The campsite has everything you need. Modern bathrooms and showers, running water. Good for tent camping. It’s clean and a quick drive to a quiet beach at Beverly Shores. I highly recommend!

  • Addison G.
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Awesome choice for campers on a budget

    These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night. Bathrooms could’ve been cleaner but we were grateful for the facility which doubled as a storm shelter. There’s indoor showers and bathrooms. There are also cabins at this campsite, not sure on pricing tho

  • Randy S.
    Jul. 9, 2016

    Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Nice quick escape

    This park isn't too far away from Chicago, which makes it a great place for a quick get away! There are a variety of sites from electric to non-electric. A boat rental area for canoes and kayaks makes this great for getting on the water and there are some decent bike trails in the park as well.

  • A
    May. 29, 2019

    Camp Bullfrog Lake

    Fantastic car camping close to Chicago

    Great site, not far from Chicago, but feels well away from city life.

    Tent sites around rim of a lake. RV sites and cabins as well.

    Beautiful forest surrounds the lake, lots of hiking in the surrounding enormous forest preserve. Lake has fishing and boats as well.

  • Jenifer K.
    May. 10, 2019

    Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

    sort of like summer camp

    We stayed for 4 nights in June in a pull thru FHU. The mosquitos were pretty vicious... a couple of the regulars said it was the worst they'd been in years. We biked around the campground during the days and took advantage of the adult only hot tub hours at night. It was a nice getaway from Chicago.

  • deb K.
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Chicago Northwest KOA

    Not a bad campground

    We had to leave a horrible CG to the south. Booked this site on app the day before. Which was a huge plus. This KOA has very limited full hook up sites. As far as KOA standards, it is not great. It is about an hour and half from Chicago and Milwaukee We paid for the deluxe patio site, which had no sewer. Site was not level but it had a lot of shade which was nice. Had horrible WiFi, no cable and limited reception. One bathroom and shower was nice, the other had disgusting showers. Pool was ok, but tons of kids. CG was very kid friendly, with tons for them to do. The people running the place were still COVID crazy with restrictions for check in and everything else. But what do you expect in crazy Illinois. Makes you insane, when you come from the free parts of the US.

  • jennifer Z.
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Favorite campground in the dunes

    This is seriously my favorite campground. My family and I have been camping here for more than ten years. We have camped in the walk-ins and the drive-up spots.

    The sites are private and the bathrooms are super duper clean. Showers are great.

    You can take the train from downtown Chicago and get off at the Beverly Shores stop on the south shore line. The campsite is seriously a quarter mile walk from the stop.

    There is an awesome gas station at the corner where you can get coffee and donuts in the morning. Ice and beverages during the day and soft serve ice serve ice cream at night. There are also two wood stove pizza trucks next to the gas station.

    There is a nice sandy beach one mile walking distance through an amazing prairie. Great walk at night back from the beach after watching the sunset. Very romantic.

    Plenty if things to do in the area. Lots of pick your own berry patches and kayaking spots.

  • Chris M.
    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.

  • F
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Chicago Northwest KOA

    Dirty

    When I visited this place it was such a disaster. The trash was overflowing, the bathrooms were a mess, and there was no TP, and the quiet hours was not enforced, so people were up partying all night. I will look for another place to stay next time

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best glamping options near Chicago?

Within an hour's drive from Chicago, Camp Bullfrog Lake offers excellent glamping opportunities with cabin accommodations around a scenic lake, surrounded by beautiful forest and hiking trails. For those willing to venture slightly further, Indiana Dunes State Park Campground provides upgraded camping experiences with spacious sites and beach access, making it a perfect natural escape from urban life. Both locations balance convenience with a true outdoor experience, offering modern amenities while maintaining the connection to nature that glampers seek. The proximity to Chicago makes these ideal for weekend getaways without extensive travel time.

What luxury glamping amenities are available near Chicago?

Luxury glampers near Chicago can enjoy premium amenities at Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort, which features an adult-only hot tub perfect for evening relaxation after exploring the grounds. For those seeking more upscale accommodations, Chicago Northwest KOA offers deluxe patio sites with premium amenities and serves as a convenient base for exploring both Chicago and Milwaukee. Many luxury glamping sites in the region include electricity, air conditioning, comfortable bedding, outdoor fire pits with cooking grates, and private seating areas. Some even offer room service-style food delivery, on-site spa services, and guided outdoor activities. Most luxury sites require reservations well in advance, especially during peak summer months.

Where can I find yurt glamping experiences around Chicago?

For yurt glamping experiences near Chicago, Chain O' Lakes State Park offers accommodations that blend comfort with nature. The park features multiple camping areas including Fox Den Campground with various accommodation options. Another option worth exploring is CG's Urban Escape, which provides a unique glamping experience closer to the city. When booking yurt accommodations, reserve well in advance, especially during summer and fall weekends when these specialty lodgings fill quickly. Most yurts include basic furnishings and bedding, though specific amenities vary by location. These structures offer the perfect middle ground between tent camping and cabin stays.

How much does glamping cost in the Chicago area?

Glamping costs near Chicago vary widely based on accommodation type and amenities. At Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park, basic sites with electricity run around $25/night, while non-electric sites can be as affordable as $12/night—perfect for budget glampers with their own equipment. For more upscale experiences at properties like Michigan City Campground, expect to pay $75-150/night for furnished accommodations. Luxury glamping with premium amenities typically ranges from $150-300/night depending on the season. Most sites offer discounts for weekday stays and off-season bookings (late fall through early spring). Additional fees may apply for extra vehicles, pets, or premium amenities, so check the complete pricing structure when booking.

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