Best Cabin Camping near Homewood, IL

Several campgrounds offer cabin accommodations near Homewood, Illinois, with varying levels of amenities. Camp Bullfrog Lake provides lakeside cabins with bunk beds that feature heating systems and private bathrooms in some units. Camp Sullivan offers cabins in wooded surroundings with electric hookups for comfort during all seasons. "The cabins are clean, 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. Camp Shabbona Woods provides more basic cabin options with access to central bathroom facilities. Michigan City Campground, though slightly farther away in Indiana, offers additional cabin rental options with full electric service.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The cabins at Camp Sullivan include both smaller family cabins and larger bunkhouses designed for organized groups. Most locations require reservations, especially during summer months when demand increases. Pet policies vary by location, with some sites like Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park allowing pets in cabin areas while others restrict them. A camper mentioned, "We've camped here a few times and it is always a great experience," regarding the cabin facilities at Camp Bullfrog Lake. Oak Lake RV Resort in Indiana offers year-round cabin options with access to heated facilities during colder months.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire pits at primitive cabins to more equipped options with indoor cooking capabilities at deluxe units. Campground stores at locations like Camp Sullivan and Michigan City Campground stock basic provisions, though selection is limited. Firewood is provided with some cabin rentals, particularly at Camp Bullfrog Lake where each site includes a free bundle of oak firewood. Central bathroom facilities with showers are available at all cabin locations, though cleanliness and maintenance can vary based on visitor reviews. Cabins typically include electricity for lighting and device charging, but visitors should confirm specific amenities when booking.

Best Cabin Sites Near Homewood, Illinois (19)

    1. Camp Bullfrog Lake

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

    $20 - $138 / night

    "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)."

    2. Camp Sullivan

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

    $35 - $250 / night

    "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."

    3. Camp Shabbona Woods

    2 Reviews
    Calumet City, IL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 636-0018

    $30 - $80 / night

    4. Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    Portage, IN
    24 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."

    5. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lowell, IN
    17 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."

    6. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    16 Reviews
    Bourbonnais, IL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 933-1383

    "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."

    7. The Vaudeville

    4 Reviews
    Chicago, IL
    22 miles
    +1 (312) 420-4204

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

    8. Sand Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chesterton, IN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-7482

    $30 - $90 / night

    "Privately-owned and just a short distance from Indiana Dunes. The owner was very nice and helpful at check-in."

    "It was actually my first time ever staying at a private campground, so I don't have much to compare it to."

    9. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    40 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."

    "We stayed in the off season in a site close to the laundry facility and office. Great campground for families. Our site was smaller however, no one was around us so it seemed bigger."

    10. Leisure Lake Resort

    3 Reviews
    Joliet, IL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 741-9405

    $37 / night

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

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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Derek N.
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Michigan City Campground

    Not my favorite, but not horrible

    Pros - playground, pool, well kept grounds, helpful staff, gated/swipe card access, ponds, close to area attractions, decent campground WiFi, small fire ring, small dog park

    Cons - tight spaces, BYO grill, bad showers, dirty/tight bathroom area

    The mens room is just gross. Water in the stalls because showers don’t drain. Water in the shower never gets hot. Missing shower heads with pressure that almost tears your skin. Can barely squeeze into the tiny stall. Toilets are gross.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2023

    Sand Creek Campground

    Would stay again!

    Privately-owned and just a short distance from Indiana Dunes. The owner was very nice and helpful at check-in. There were several open spots on that rainy Sunday, so we were allowed to pick any open spot. Some spots were out in the open, others along the tree line, and a few in the woods. All sites had a picnic table, fire ring, and seemed fairly level.

  • Marc W.
    Jun. 15, 2019

    Kankakee South KOA

    Fun little campground

    Had a great time this weekend camping with my wife and two boys. We camp in an Hybrid trailer and really appreciated the price point with full hookups. Sites were decent size and had fire pits at each location. They had plastic picnic tables which where light to move and easy to clean. Decently quiet camp site with a pool for the kids to cool off made for an enjoyable weekend. Close to Kankakee and some of the other towns in the area for things to do. I would definitely come again to kayak on the Kankakee river. Unfortunately the water levels where too high for this trip as warnings had been issued

  • Michael L.
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Sand Creek Campground

    Conveniently located, ammenities

    I stayed here for my first trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore area in early June '18. It was clearly recently renovated and very nice. It was actually my first time ever staying at a private campground, so I don't have much to compare it to. But it had 2 sets of bathrooms, a pool, a basketball hoop (I don't recall if it was a court, but I think it was just one) and a prayer room. I didn't look for laundry, because I didn't need it, but the map indicates they do have it.

    The main office sold firewood and ice. Otherwise, just a few lantern batteries and such. Not a "store" by any means. But it's like a 5 minute drive to grocery and gas. Great location, in fact. Less than 10 minutes from the interstate.

    Light-sleepers will have difficulty anywhere in the region because of train traffic, but it was respectably secluded. Vampires beware: there's a 8-10 foot cross at the entrance. But didn't notice any garlic strewn about.

    Would stay again.

    (No pictures because I found this site right after I returned. Map from website because the site is glitchy and you might not find it otherwise.)


Guide to Homewood

Cabin rentals near Homewood, Illinois offer access to outdoor recreation within 30-45 minutes of the Chicago metro area. The region features flat terrain with wooded preserves and several lakes, with weather suitable for camping from April through October. Winter cabin stays require advance planning as some locations close seasonally while others maintain heated facilities.

What to do

Hiking and biking access: Camp Bullfrog Lake provides immediate access to extensive trail networks. "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," noted one visitor at Camp Bullfrog Lake.

Water activities: The small lakes at several campgrounds support fishing and paddle sports during warmer months. A reviewer at Michigan City Campground mentioned, "There is a swimming pool, fishing pond, and playground for kids."

Wildlife viewing: The forest preserves support diverse wildlife watching opportunities. One visitor at Camp Bullfrog Lake observed, "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."

Rock climbing: Indoor climbing walls at some facilities provide all-season activity options. A visitor noted that Camp Sullivan has "an activities barn with a rock climbing wall" among its amenities.

What campers like

Proximity to Chicago: Many cabin locations serve as convenient getaways without long travel times. One camper at Camp Sullivan stated it's "probably the closest camping to downtown Chicago. About 5 years in existence. Clean facilities with a few trails."

Lakeside settings: Several cabin rental properties feature water access and waterfront views. At Oak Lake RV Resort, a visitor enjoyed the "pond swimming & obstacle course" among other attractions.

Secure facilities: Gated access at some locations provides additional security measures. "Love the secure entrance and key card access. Pool and bathrooms were clean," reported one visitor about Michigan City Campground.

Firewood availability: Some cabin locations include firewood with the stay. A reviewer noted, "Each site comes with a free bundle of oak firewood which is nice to use on the fire pits" at Camp Bullfrog Lake.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, particularly during peak season from May through September. A visitor at Michigan City Campground advised, "When I inquired about the advertised late checkout, they didn't have the availability to do that so I'm guessing you'll want to book ahead."

Noise considerations: Proximity to urban areas means some cabin locations experience traffic or train noise. A camper at Sand Creek Campground noted, "Light-sleepers will have difficulty anywhere in the region because of train traffic, but it was respectably secluded."

Varied bathroom facilities: Bathroom and shower quality varies significantly between locations. According to one visitor, "The bathhouse is a little out dated but clean during our stay" at Sand Creek Campground.

Gate hours: Some locations restrict entry and exit during overnight hours. A camper reported, "They lock the gates (both of them!) to the campground with a PADLOCK at night until 7 in the morning!" at Camp Sullivan.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Select cabins with playgrounds and swimming options for children. A family that visited Camp Sullivan shared, "We camp here at least 2 times per year and have only had good experiences. Clean facilities, good hikes and good campsites. Highly recommend."

Cabin spacing: Family groups should consider site layout when booking. A camper at Potowatomi Campground advised, "We had four sites on Osage loop for tent camping. Two were very small (14&15), and little grass for tent setup... 16&17 were amazing for tents!! Open, tall trees for our tight rope and hammocks and shade."

Off-season timing: Consider visiting cabin locations during spring or fall for fewer crowds. One camper noted about Michigan City Campground, "We arrived on July 5th, and the pool had just been shocked (good) so we couldn't use it (bad)."

Provision planning: Most cabin camping areas have limited store supplies. A reviewer at Camp Bullfrog Lake mentioned, "The water is not yet potable so bring your own or check with the park team to ensure it's drinkable when you go."

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: Some cabin camping areas have uneven sites that require adjustment. A visitor at Camp Bullfrog Lake observed, "Sites #4 and 5 probably have the longest length parking pad."

Utility hookup limitations: Confirm available utilities when booking cabin stays. A camper at Camp Sullivan reported, "No water or dumping hook up. Electric only. Would only stay here again in a pinch."

Winter cabin options: Several locations offer heated cabins for cold weather camping. One reviewer stated, "We decided to find a camp site close to home this year. We met with Richard to check things out he spent a couple of hours showing us and allowing us to drive around to see where we would like to camp for a year" at Oak Lake RV Resort.

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