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Excellent and clean
Super great here, some bugs, people were quiet
Camping near Country Club Hills, IL
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Campgrounds near Country Club Hills, Illinois primarily consist of established sites with amenities, rather than primitive or dispersed camping options. Several developed campgrounds operated by the Cook County Forest Preserves provide camping opportunities within a 30-mile radius, including Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest and Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs. These family-friendly campgrounds feature a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations, creating accessibility for various camping styles and experience levels. Camping areas typically include basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and access to restroom facilities, with some locations offering electric hookups for RVs.
Reservations are strongly recommended at all developed campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. A review noted that "camp sites are set up very well for first time campers or new people interested in trying out camping," highlighting the beginner-friendly nature of these areas. Most camping options around Country Club Hills remain open year-round, though winter camping requires preparation for cold conditions. Access roads are typically paved and well-maintained, making them suitable for passenger vehicles and RVs. Urban proximity means campers should secure valuables, as some reviews mention security concerns at certain locations. Cell phone coverage is generally strong throughout the area due to the urban setting.
The camping experience in this region provides an interesting urban-wilderness contrast. Campers report hearing both natural sounds and occasional city noise like emergency vehicles or traffic. Sites at Camp Bullfrog Lake receive positive mentions for their lakeside positioning, with one visitor highlighting "incredible views of the lake" and noting they "were surprised that such a nice place is so close to Chicago." Many campgrounds connect to hiking trails within the forest preserves, offering day-use recreation opportunities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness of facilities as a positive feature, though crowding can be an issue during peak seasons. Several campgrounds offer unique amenities like climbing walls or boating access, providing activities beyond traditional camping experiences.
Best Campgrounds near Country Club Hills (66)
1. Camp Bullfrog Lake
"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."
"What’s great about this location is the access to the miles and mile of MTB and hiking trails just out the front step of your campsite."
from $20 - $138 / night
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"Located in a Cook County forest preserve this family camping option is a nice local getaway. The facilities are all newly built or remodeled. The bathrooms are modern."
"There are several bathrooms around and they are clean. Staff is friendly and welcoming."
from $35 - $250 / night
Check Availability3. Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park
"You walk down steps or a ramp to your area, tent pad with a picnic table and firepit. So beautiful when the sun comes up. Showers and toilets regularly cleaned and modern."
"You walk down steps or a ramp to your area, tent pad with a picnic table and firepit. So beautiful when the sun comes up. Showers and toilets regularly cleaned and modern."
from $25 / night
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from $30 - $80 / night
Check Availability5. Martin’s Camping Ground
"If you like having access to a bathroom and shower its great and because no one really hd a tent here but us we had some privacy. It is next to a highway so be mindful of that."
6. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground
"We spent the afternoon on the lakeside and drove back to the site to set up for the evening."
"This campground was very nice and clean and for a packed park was very quiet and we did not feel too close to the sites next to us. "
from $50 / night
Check Availability7. Enchanted Shores RV Park & 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."
from $20 - $35 / night
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"Just outside of Chicago, we have been staying here for quick weekend trips and absolutely love the proximity to home."
"I always loved going to the parks in Illinois with my grandparents when I was little. They love hiking and nature and definitely got me interested in it also. I love them and miss them everyday."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability9. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park
"Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path."
"There are a few water pumps and vault toilets within walking distance, but we were pretty close to the shower house, which had stalls for toilets and showers."
10. Lakeshore Camp Resort
"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."
"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."
from $49 - $57 / night
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Drive Time
- 26 min from Chicago, IL
- 32 min from Kankakee, IL
- 47 min from Michigan City, IN
- 1 hr 16 min from Kenosha, WI
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Recent Reviews near Country Club Hills, IL
510 Reviews of 66 Country Club Hills Campgrounds
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ScoutBig Rock Campground
Beautiful And Quite
Away from All the City Noise And Not Very Far Away Dump Station And Potable Water Supply
- EEd B.Traveler
Lakeshore Camp Resort
looks like a dump at first glance but found out it’s storm damage
Trailer was nice plenty to do. A lot of seasonal sites. was a pleasant enough stay. Looks like a converted Yogi Bear campground. A lot of storm damage around the campground. Pools were clean, bathrooms and shower houses are a bit dated but clean. They are about every 5 rows/streets. You can rent golf carts which seems the main mode of transportation. Nice rowboat lake with a beach for swimming. Small fast food restaurant small menu weird hours and more expensive that your normal fast food places. All in all it was a nice place and activities are plenty close to Chicago and one of the closest, also very close to the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan.
- Matthew C.Scout
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
Beautiful but Needs Some Love
We stayed a Thursday and Friday night in July 2026 on site 1. We did need to head to the Welcome Center for a piece of paper to display on your dash so that we can park in the parking lot. There isn't a National Park entrance to access the site, you just park in a parking lot that a park ranger at the visitors center told us was owned and operated by the town and not the park service. There was an area of reserved parking for those camping at the walk-in sites.
There is a decent sandy hill that you need to go up to access the site, which really wasn't bad. The site itself was heavily wooded and secluded. It is fairly sandy, but there was a nice spot to set up the tent that was grassy. The mosquitos were aggressive, but a little Deep Woods Off and they left us along mostly. We got to the site and there was trash and cigarette butts scattered around that we had to clean up. I discovered the first night that a contributing factor to some of the trash is most likely a sizeable and bold raccoon that was not afraid of us, and both nights came wandering into our campsite looking for food while we were sitting there.
Additionally, the fire pit has probably not been cleaned out in years, since it was filled to the top with ash. With this being a wooded site, this could increase the risk of a fire getting out of the pit.
We were at site 1, so heading to the port-o-potty was fine and it was well kept. The beach was about 3-5 minutes walking. However, the bathrooms and outdoor shower were all "Closed for the Season". There were a couple port-o-pottys there, but they were not in as good of shape as the one near the campground. There was also a ton of trash in that bathroom building area, which was disappointing to see.
- RRichard C.Scout
Kankakee River State Park Equestrian Campground — Kankakee River State Park
Ok
JJust ok. Facilities were disappointing
Kathy B.
LegendIndiana Dunes State Park Campground
Amateur hour
Nicely laid out campground with mature trees. Level sites. All with electric hookups. Was greeted by very kind person at the booth. You need to know that on Sundays check-in is until 5 PM as campers from the weekend have until 5 PM to vacate their sites. Of course you can check in early if they leave. The way the campground is laid out, there are no pass that lead to the bathrooms. Therefore, people are constantly cutting through your site to get to their restrooms.
- ssusan F.
RangerIndiana Dunes State Park Campground
Beautiful location and great campground!
Nice sites, well spaced. Campground is well maintained with nice bathrooms and showers (we were there after a massive storm in early June and there had been some flooding in the bathrooms). From the campsite, walk through the forest and Dunes to the beautiful beach. Our dog was in heaven!
- CChris L.Traveler
Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Location and Camp Hosts
Clean facilities, great camp hosts, and can’t beat the location. Campsites have a fire pit and table. One of the few spots to stay in the area.
Bring bug spray
- WWendy T.Traveler
Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park
Dunewood Campground
Beautiful location, a mile from beach on Lake Michigan
Guide to Country Club Hills
Camping spots near Country Club Hills, Illinois offer urban-adjacent outdoor experiences within 35 miles of the city. Most camping options in this region are developed campgrounds with varying levels of facilities rather than backcountry experiences. Winter temperatures average 20-30°F, while summer camping means preparing for 80-90°F temperatures with moderate humidity, especially when planning activities around the Kankakee River and Lake Michigan shores.
What to do
Climb sand dunes: At Indiana Dunes State Park Campground, campers can tackle the Three Dune Challenge. "It wasn't easy for this old body, but I was glad to have marked it off my list," notes one visitor who also mentioned the beach access close to campsites.
Kayak on small lakes: Several campgrounds offer water access for fishing and paddling. At Camp Bullfrog Lake, "The kayaks are $15 and hour and include life vests. The lake is pretty small but it was fun to putter around," according to a camper who stayed in July.
Mountain biking: The region offers surprising trail systems for cyclists. "The mountain bike trails were awesome. If you're a trail rider, you must stay here. The lack of shade won't matter because you'll be riding all day," reports a visitor to Camp Bullfrog Lake who discovered miles of connected trails.
Archery practice: Blackwell Family Campground maintains a free archery range along with hiking trails and water activities. The area combines outdoor recreation with urban accessibility, making it suitable for day-use visitors and overnight campers alike.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Shower buildings receive consistent positive mentions. At Dunewood Campground, one visitor highlighted that "The restroom area was clean and had soap and dryers" while another noted the "shower house was clean with good hot water."
Campsite privacy: The vegetation between sites at Potowatomi Campground creates natural separation. A July 2022 camper appreciated the "spacious sites with lush jungle-like greenery grown in between, which provides perfect privacy."
Urban-accessible nature: Many campers value the proximity to Chicago while still experiencing nature. At Camp Sullivan, a reviewer described it as "probably the closest camping to downtown Chicago" with "lots of trees" that make it "somewhat woodsy" despite its urban location.
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds offer opportunities for wildlife observation. A hiker at Camp Bullfrog Lake "saw tons of animals and birds including a snake, loads of herons and songbirds, deer, a raccoon and a Cooper's Hawk."
What you should know
Train noise: Several campgrounds experience railroad noise. At Indiana Dunes State Park, a reviewer warned that "it's very close to train lines and the trains going through and blasting their horns all night long" which disrupted tent camping particularly.
Limited shade: Many campgrounds in the area lack mature trees. Camp Bullfrog Lake has "NO shade during the day. None at all due to the trees within the campground being small," according to a visitor who paid $122 for two nights.
Gate closures: Security measures include locked entrances at night. At Camp Shabbona Woods, "they close the gates after 10pm was weird but overall ok," while another camper at a different location reported having to "search for someone to let me out" for an early morning appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Country Club Hills, IL?
Which is the most popular campground near Country Club Hills, IL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Country Club Hills, IL is Camp Bullfrog Lake with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
What parks are near Country Club Hills, IL?
What parks are near Country Club Hills, IL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Country Club Hills, IL that allow camping, notably Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes National Park.
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