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    Several cabin campgrounds operate within a 30-mile radius of Homer Glen, Illinois, providing overnight accommodations for visitors seeking more shelter than tent camping. Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs offers heated cabins with private bathrooms, while Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest features both standard and deluxe cabin options. The cabins typically include bunk beds, electricity, and basic furnishings. Camp Shabbona Woods provides more rustic cabin experiences with fewer amenities but greater privacy. "I visited Palos early this week for a very very chilly three days. The cabins are heated with their own bathrooms, that feature bunk beds and are great for getting out of the cold," noted one visitor about Camp Bullfrog Lake.

    Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Potowatomi Campground at Kankakee River State Park offers cabin rentals approximately 30 miles from Homer Glen, while Leisure Lake Resort provides seasonal cabin options from March through November. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with some properties like Camp Sullivan and Camp Bullfrog Lake allowing pets in designated cabins. According to one camper, "The cabins typically include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries."

    Most cabin facilities include beds and electricity, but guests should verify what supplies are provided before arrival. Cooking facilities range from outdoor fire rings with grills to small kitchenettes in premium cabins. Basic provisions can be purchased at camp stores at larger facilities like Camp Bullfrog Lake and Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, which offer firewood, ice, and limited groceries. Cabins at Camp Reinberg in Palatine provide more extensive amenities, including picnic tables and fire rings outside each unit. Proximity to Chicago makes these cabin options popular weekend getaways, with most locations requiring reservations well in advance during peak summer months.

    Best Cabin Campgrounds near Homer Glen (24)

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      1. Camp Bullfrog Lake

      4.2(30)8mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stayed in the primitive tent area near the back of the park. It is walk in. There was a pole for a lantern, a picnic table, a fire ring and tent pad."

      "The tent sites are right next to the water which is beautiful but can get very windy. There is no privacy between the sites (no trees, etc)."

      from $20 - $138 / night

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      2. Camp Sullivan

      3.3(16)9mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $35 - $250 / night

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      3. Leisure Lake Resort

      3.7(3)15mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Quiet, family orientated, fishing lake, miniature golf, activities"

      from $37 / night

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      4. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

      4.6(18)28mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The spots are not huge, and not super private (you have next door and across the street neighbors), but we didn’t mind that!"

      "The campsites are very spread out and you will have a very private quiet campsite. This site is near a small cemetery that has tombstones that are hundreds of years old."

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      5. The Vaudeville

      4.5(4)23mi from Homer GlenCabins

      "There is easy access to public transportation. It was HOT and there are no plug ins or use of generators so plan accordingly"

      6. Camp Shabbona Woods

      3.5(2)21mi from Homer GlenTents, Cabins

      from $30 - $80 / night

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      7. Great Falls Campground — Illini State Park

      3.7(30)43mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We bought fire wood from a locals front lawn at the entrance to the state park. Put 5$ in the bin and take a bundle. Its 30 mins away from Starved Rock and Matthiesson State Park. Good hiking."

      "Spent a couple nights here (site 3) for Vintage Illinois at a nearby park. Quiet, fairly level, gravel sites. Electric worn but fully functional. Lots of trees and shade."

      from $12 - $55 / night

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      8. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Millbrook

      3.7(6)30mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "RV, tent, and cabins make it easy for everyone to enjoy their stay. Bathrooms need some attention and hotter showers would be wonderful."

      "This location has been taken over by new management and they are absolutely the greatest! We will continue to go there for as long as we live in this area."

      9. Camp Reinberg

      4.8(13)38mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Amenities are simple but well-cared-for, including clean restrooms, hot showers, shaded picnic areas, a proper indoor camping kitchen and dining hall as well as a large open field for play complete with"

      "There are pavilions, air conditioned/heated dining hall, shower building, restrooms (seriously the cleanest I’ve ever seen, even the ceilings were cleaned!)"

      from $45 - $60 / night

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      10. Lakeshore Camp Resort

      2.8(18)39mi from Homer GlenRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $49 - $57 / night

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    Cabin Reviews near Homer Glen, IL

    199 Reviews of 24 Homer Glen Campgrounds

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 30, 2026

      Lakefront Cabins - Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

      Lakefront Seclusion Meets Cabin Convenience at Shabbona Lake

      Tucked along the shore of shimmering Shabbona Lake, just under two hours west of Chicago mind you, are two rustic yet welcoming camp cabins at this particular SP. These modest structures, each around 200 sq ft, offer a cozy hideaway for up to six people. Facing southeast over the lake, the cabins are shaded and tucked away for privacy, with only a nearby boat launch dock reminding you of civilization.

      Inside, the cabins keep it simple: two basic rooms in each, with electricity, baseboard heat, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. There are no cooking facilities or bathrooms (which I have to admit, I was surprised to learn) although there is a multi-leveled adjustable BBQ grill along with a very good sized firepit, so bring your own plans for cooking meals and preparing food. Guests rely on nearby campground amenities, including showers with running hot water, flush toilets, potable water, a dump station and the handy Camp Store that is a very short walk from these cabins and comes stocked with supplies, snacks, firewood and fishing gear.

      What sets these cabins apart is the lakefront view combined with practicality. You step right from your door onto a serene, wooded lakeshore offering a perfect perch for early-morning fishing, sunrise coffee on the veranda or unwinding at sunset. The proximity to stocked waters featuring large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, channel catfish, walleye and muskies adds fishing convenience, while the quieter, smaller-scale lodging feels exclusive. Additionally, the Camp Store’s rentals(boats, bait, paddleboats) keep the fun within reach.

      Insider Tips? Here’s a smattering: (1) Reserve early as only two cabins exist, and they’re popular from May 1 through October 31 on ExploreMoreIL™; (2) Drive gently on the access path as the lake road can be narrow and shaded; (3) Expect no kitchen or plumbing, so prep meals or plan to dine at nearby Pokanoka’s Dockside Restaurant that sits inside the SP on the western side of the lake or, for a short drive to Shabbona, check out Shabbona Café, Chumley’s Pizza followed by some sweets at Screamers Ice cream after saving campfire cookouts for the fire ring; (4) Bring your own bathrooms habits as restrooms are shared in the main campground; and (5) Check out the Camp Store early for spare fishing poles, firewood or ice cream before being tempted into relaxation.

      Happy Camping!

    • J
      Sep. 18, 2019

      Great Falls Campground — Illini State Park

      Woods near the river

      Went tent camping here and reserved our spot in advance. We bought fire wood from a locals front lawn at the entrance to the state park. Put 5$ in the bin and take a bundle. Its 30 mins away from Starved Rock and Matthiesson State Park. Good hiking. The river spots are all booked by large RVs and the tent spots have grills over the fire pits and picnic tables. lots of tree cover which came in handy when it rained in the morning. Otherwise great weather and not buggy. Dogs allowed.

    • William S.
      Oct. 11, 2021

      Whitetail Campground — Illini State Park

      Fall is here

      And about an hour and a half from central Chicago is Illini State Park, a comfortable slice of wilderness. Offering RV sites with electric and water hook-ups, as well as drive-in tent camping, the camp portion is divided into two different areas, with the Whitetail partially abutting a lock and dam. Each individual site features at least one picnic table and iron grill (fires only allowed in the grill)

      For $10 a night I got a semi-secluded spot for my tent (the RV sites by the Army Corp of Engineers lock and dam was much more crowded), and for $6 a bundle at the nearby ice cream store I got firewood. 

      After reserving the site with the camp host (cash or check only) and picking up my wood (cash or card), I settled in for the night, enjoying the beginning of fall, which lots of color on the ground, the cicadas singing their last, and squads of migrating geese bedding down for the night. Also a little traffic noise from the nearby highway, but c'est la vie.

    • H. K.
      Jun. 26, 2022

      Camp Bullfrog Lake

      Nice but very little shade

      We stayed in the primitive tent area near the back of the park. It is walk in.

      There was a pole for a lantern, a picnic table, a fire ring and tent pad. There is one clean flush toilet and shower per each gender (the shower stall was spacious with plenty of hooks and benches). There were also vault toilets not too far away. The water spigot was pretty far away though. There were plenty of garbage cans.

      There were a few small trees but very little shade. On hot days I think a pop up shade shelter would be necessary to make it bearable.

      Overall it was pretty quiet.

      The last night we were there a large group of people with their tents showed up. There were not enough tent pads or picnic tables for all of them. I don't know if it was the park that booked so many people or if it was the group that overbooked.

    • Jerry L.
      Sep. 8, 2021

      Sun Aura

      Great for Newbies or Noobs

      From the start you feel welcomed. My site was small compared to other campsites. It was still big enough for our tent and a table and pit. We had to park in a nearby parking space because our site was surrounded by other sites and common area. There is no electric in "tent city" either, but it is near the roundhouse and showers. There is an outdoor shower as well. That was awesome. The events were great forLabor Day weekend. This was our first time at and adult only resort or clothing optional. The people were friendly and helpful to others. This convinced us that this is how we will camp from now on.

    • Hatie P.
      Apr. 19, 2018

      Camp Bullfrog Lake

      Lovely cabins, facilities and hiking!

      I visited Palos early this week (mid-April) for a very very chilly three days. The tent sites are right next to the water which is beautiful but can get very windy. There is no privacy between the sites (no trees, etc). There are small and medium cabins, some heated with their own bathrooms, that feature bunk beds and are great for getting out of the cold. The central bathrooms are clean, heated and offer showers. The water is not yet potable so bring your own or check with the park team to ensure it's drinkable when you go. The hiking here is AWESOME with a bajillion different routes right from the campground. We hiked 10 miles and saw tons of animals and birds including a snake, loads of herons and songbirds, deer, a raccoon and a Cooper's Hawk. I will definitely be back!

    • J
      Sep. 24, 2019

      Great Falls Campground — Illini State Park

      Decent State Park

      Spent a couple nights here (site 3) for Vintage Illinois at a nearby park. Quiet, fairly level, gravel sites. Electric worn but fully functional. Lots of trees and shade. From map it looked like site 3 was isolated at end of loop - weeellll, it IS at the end of a loop - right across from camp host and adjacent to maintenance area for lock & dam - not very picturesque. Didn’t use bathhouse so can’t comment on that. Drink vending machines by bathhouse. Local guy across from entrance to park sells firewood. Site had fire ring and picnic table. One thing to note - trees drop some kinda “nuts” and when you drive over them they pop and it sounds just like you are dragging low hanging branches. I started to backing and swore I was hitting branches (even though I’d looked and knew it was clear) and DW said we were clear....

    • Katrin M.
      Oct. 2, 2022

      Sand Creek Campground

      Campground near the dunes

      We camped here for 3 nights to visit the Dunes National Park.

      The campground is privately owned and was almost at the end of the season. There is a check in station at the entrance.

      When we arrived we were the only tent campers, so we could pick our spot. Non of the tent sites have electricity or water. Only a few have a picnic table and /or a fire pit. It was basically just a long lawn with numbers on. Some of the sites are in the woods for more privacy.

      The RV sites have electricity and water access. Some campers are stored there over the winter months.

      The bathhouse was a little out dated but clean during our stay.

      You are surrounded by farmland, so we were greeted every morning by donkey braying. It didn't bother us. There are also noises of cars and the train coming through.

      The owners are very nice and laid back.

      The drive to the national park or state park is about 15 min. The dunes are very impressive and beautiful. If you need something, there are stores, gas stations or restaurants within 10 driving minutes.

      I think we would camp her again. No idea how it is during peak season but even with other tent campers around on the last 2 days, it was pretty quiet.

    • Kim M.
      Aug. 15, 2018

      Great Falls Campground — Illini State Park

      Camping on the riverside

      Located right on the river. There are many tent sites available and at a great price. The bathrooms located near the electrical sites have showers and running water. The bathrooms that are in the tent site only area are more like port-o-potty style. So in the heat of summer there are a lot of flies and you should have something to wash your hands ie no running water. I’d stay there again and the hosts were very sweet.

    Guide to Homer Glen

    Cabin camping near Homer Glen, Illinois offers multiple lodging options within a 35-mile radius. Located in northeastern Illinois, this region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Most cabin facilities operate year-round, though amenities vary considerably during colder months when water systems may be winterized.

    What to do

    Hiking trails access: Camp Bullfrog Lake offers direct access to extensive trail networks. "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. There are miles and miles of trails," notes one visitor at Camp Bullfrog Lake.

    Fishing opportunities: Potowatomi Campground at Kankakee River State Park provides river fishing access. A visitor reported, "We had a great day chilling on Friday during the day too. About 8 is when it got a little worse. There was a group that came in and occupied 2 sites."

    Winter activities: Cabin camping continues through colder months at select locations. A Camp Reinberg visitor noted, "Staff was very friendly. Easy access to nice hiking trails. Bathrooms and showers decent. No concessions, but there is a place in the office to get Pepsi products."

    What campers like

    Heated facilities: Camp Reinberg offers year-round comfort. "Supreme suburban camping! This gem of a campground is run by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and the care they have for it shows! There are pavilions, air conditioned/heated dining hall, shower building, restrooms and cabins," reports one camper.

    Wildlife viewing: Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area cabins provide access to nature observation. "The lake has produced a lot of trophy fish, if that's your thing. Otherwise it's quiet and peaceful. We like to go just to chill and read out out in the woods," shares one visitor.

    Clean facilities: Multiple cabin sites maintain high cleanliness standards. At Camp Sullivan, one visitor observed, "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."

    What you should know

    Site differences: Camp Sullivan offers varied site qualities. A camper notes, "We camp here at least 2 times per year and have only had good experiences. Clean facilities, good hikes and good campsites (either in the woods or out of the woods)."

    Seasonal limitations: Leisure Lake Resort operates cabins from March through November only. According to a guest, "We've been staying at this resort for several months now. The spacious layout of the RV park, a nice lake, beach, pool, gym, and a dog park" are positive features despite other concerns.

    Water quality issues: Some facilities experience infrastructure challenges. One camper at Lakeshore Camp Resort reported, "Water quality has been very bad. The water is so unclean that our shower develops yellow stains within a day, and we've had to install a five-stage filtration system just to make it usable."

    Tips for camping with families

    Activity planning: Jellystone Park Millbrook offers family-focused programming. "I've been to this site a handful of times growing up and it's a good campsite for the kids. Lots of activities to do everyday like crafts to keep the kids preoccupied during the day," reports one visitor.

    Pack additional supplies: Most cabin accommodations require guests to bring basic essentials. A Camp Sullivan visitor advised, "This was a fun campground. 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."

    Check bathroom proximity: Cabin locations relative to facilities varies widely. At Illini State Park, a camper mentioned, "Our site was wooded which we loved. Neighbors all around but still secluded. Lake was beautiful! Boat rentals available."

    Tips from RVers

    Reservation timing: Great Falls Campground at Illini State Park requires advance planning. "I you want a spot by the river make sure you reserve," advises one visitor who values waterfront locations.

    Gate access hours: Several campgrounds restrict overnight entry/exit. At Camp Shabbona Woods, a visitor reported, "They close the gates after 10pm was weird but overall ok. No electric or water hook ups can't keep your vehicle close to your campsite."

    Firewood availability: Multiple campgrounds provide firewood, though quality varies. A Camp Bullfrog Lake visitor noted, "Unfortunately the wood I bought from the camp store took forever to catch flames—my other two neighbors had the same issue."

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