RV parks near Glencoe, Illinois provide convenient camping options for exploring Chicago's northern suburbs and Lake Michigan shoreline. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 580-750 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing with occasional snowfall that can affect campground accessibility from November through March.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Camp Bullfrog Lake connects to miles of mountain biking and hiking paths. "What's great about this location is the access to the miles and miles of MTB and hiking trails just out the front step of your campsite," notes one visitor who lives nearby and uses the campground for midweek trips.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes and ponds offer fishing within a 30-minute drive of Glencoe. "The lake is pretty small but it was fun to putter around," mentions a camper who rented kayaks at Camp Bullfrog Lake for $15/hour including life vests.
Casino entertainment: For those seeking evening activities, Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort provides gaming options just steps from your campsite. "Clean campsite, clean showers & bathrooms!" reports one reviewer who appreciated the convenient location.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Camp Reinberg receives consistent praise for maintenance. "This campground is very well maintained with all the amenities you could need: a small camping store, communal kitchen, firepits, and clean bathrooms," writes a visitor who appreciated the accessibility from Chicago.
Free firewood: Several campgrounds provide complimentary wood with your stay. "Each site comes with a free bundle of oak firewood which is nice to use on the fire pits," notes a Camp Bullfrog Lake visitor, though another mentions "the wood I bought from the camp store took forever to catch flames."
Swimming options: Sycamore RV Resort features water recreation just 45 minutes from Glencoe. "Nice lake for fishing and a beach area for the kids to go swimming," writes one camper, while another adds "very nice grounds that are quiet" with a "10 minute drive to town."
What you should know
Military facilities access: NAVSTA Great Lakes RV Campground requires proper military ID for entry. "The location was right on the water so that was nice," notes a visitor, though they also mentioned "none of the sites had sewage, the dump station was about a mile down the road."
Weather considerations: Spring camping can be wet in this region. "We were on the main road and there was lots of traffic going back and forth which was surprising since there wasn't a lot of campers," noted a reviewer at Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort after experiencing rain.
Reservation requirements: Most rv parks near Glencoe, Illinois require advance booking, especially during summer months. "A little pricey. $63 with tax and amenities. Did have free ice, free coffee, and juice, and donut in the morning," reports a Hollywood Casino RV visitor who stayed for one night.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming facilities: Fox Bluff Cottages & RV offers excellent recreation. "The new pool, the game room, the playground, the beautiful new bath house and the grounds are just wonderful," shares a seasonal camper who has stayed at this location for five years.
Playgrounds available: Multiple campgrounds within 40 minutes of Glencoe feature children's play areas. "Great fishing and nice beach for swimming. Very nice shower/laundry house," notes a Sycamore RV Resort visitor.
Minimum stay requirements: Check booking policies before arrival. "Plan ahead! The location requires a 2 night stay minimum," advises a Fox Bluff visitor, important information for weekend family trips.
Tips from RVers
Limited water hookups: Northwoods RV Resort (formerly Paradise Camping Resorts) has specific amenity limitations. "The sites are pretty big. The campground is not congested at all," writes a visitor, though they note "there is no store. The only thing available is firewood."
Leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at some rv parks near Glencoe. "The pull throughs were really long. We like dispersed sites so we wouldn't have liked this park 'in season' when it's packed," reports a visitor to Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort.
Parking pad types: Different campgrounds offer various surfaces. "RV spots are concrete, flat, and easy to get into," writes a Camp Bullfrog visitor, while another notes "For the most part, all of the 30/50 amp sites are very similar. Can't really say one appears to be better than the rest."
