Top Tent Camping near Joliet, IL

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Best Tent Sites Near Joliet, IL (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Morris
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Morris
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    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Morris
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    1.

    Kayak Morris

    11 Reviews
    25 Photos
    176 Saves
    Morris, Illinois

    Located only 1 hour from Chicago! Our private Campground is PERFECT for the BEGINNER camper! Camp with your vehicle just steps from your tent. WE are right on the water! All sites are Fully wooded Sandy Beach camping.

    Forget Something? Downtown Morris is just steps away, or Walmart/Jewel(5min). Need a shower? No problem! Morris Community Swimming pool (1mile away) features a shower/locker room facility and swimming pool. KayakMorris Outdoor Learning Campground is a new concept in recreational fun for all. KayakMorris' Campground was created out of a need to connect a variety of people and groups to recreational land and outdoor experiential learning programs and features GLAMPING!

    We are combining easy access to kayaking, biking, canoeing, fishing, geocaching and hiking all in one great place! We make it FUN! We are even just steps away from historic downtown Morris, which features antique shops, novelty stores and great restaurants. We feature full sand beaches on the Illinois River and we are adjacent to the historic I & M canal and towpath featuring fishing, hiking, biking and geocaching.

    Our Campground is specifically for families, youth and those with the utmost respect for the Great Outdoors! We cater to those that seek to escape to the wilderness and spend relaxing time with their friends and family. We pride ourselves in limiting camping privileges to families, youth and those that are truly outdoor enthusiasts.

    All camping is online reservation only(unless you have camped with us before). You must be 21 y.o. to make a camping reservation.

    CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove

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    McKinley Woods: Frederick's Grove

    3 Reviews
    17 Photos
    35 Saves
    Channahon, Illinois

    Frederick's Grove offers four primitive campsites for family or group rental, with a permit capacity of six people per site. The campsites are on flat terrain in full shade to full sun and provide access to grills, fire pits and latrines. Two of the campsites are on natural surface terrain and two are on concrete pads and are ADA accessible. The campsites are unavailable for rental from November 1 through April 15 each year for safety and maintenance.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Channahon State Park Campground

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    Channahon State Park Campground

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    29 Saves
    Channahon, Illinois

    Channahon State Park is the official trailhead for the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Channahon is an Indian word meaning "the meeting of the waters" and signifies the joining of the DuPage, Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers.

    Today, Channahon State Park is under the management of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and provides park visitors a look back at a historic waterway that transformed a state. Locks 6 & 7 and the original locktenders house at Lock 6 located at the Channahon State Park enable visitors to daydream of a time when one of the loudest noises heard came from a blacksmith pounding out a new set of horse shoes.

    Only primitive tent camping is available and gear must be walked to the campsite. Fire rings, picnic tables, and grills are located in the camping area. A drinking fountain and pit toilets are located within a short distance from the camping area. A camping permit must be obtained from the information center.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Creek Campground — Kankakee River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Creek Campground — Kankakee River State Park

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    Davis Creek Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    12 Saves
    Bourbonnais, Illinois

    Davis Creek Campground is available by reservation for chaperoned youth and church groups. All areas require camping permits, available at the park office or from park personnel in state vehicles. Groups of 25 or more are required to obtain a free activity permit from the park office.

    Tent Camping Only Must park in lot and walk to campsite Reservations can be made at ExploreMoreIL.com Open Year Round Reservations accepted for March through October

    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayak Starved Rock Campground

    5.

    Kayak Starved Rock Campground

    8 Reviews
    33 Photos
    27 Saves
    North Utica, Illinois

    1170 N. 27th Road

    Ottawa, IL 61350

    kayakstarvedrock@gmail.com

    630-567-4653

    Open mid April thru mid October

    Waterfront Primitive camping directly across from Starved Rock State Park. Less than 1.5 hour from Chicago! Featuring high end kayak rentals, Guided Kayak tours and riverside primitive camping right on the beautiful shores of the Illinois River. Come see Towering St. Peters Sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and beautiful lotus flowers.

    click here to book online

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Rock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Rock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Rock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Rock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Rock State Park Campground
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      Camp Shabbona Woods

      1 Review
      36 Saves
      Calumet City, Illinois
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $30 - $80 / night

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        Illinois and Michigan Canal

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        3 Saves
        Joliet, Illinois

        Backpack carry-in is allowed at designated sites along the 61 mile trail. Tent and youth group camping are also available at Channahon and Gebhard Woods. Open fires are permitted in camp stoves and fire pits provided at the sites. Permits must be obtained from the park offices prior to camping.

        Call the park office for location of these sites. Class D sites are for tent camping or primitive sites (walk-in or backpack) with no vehicular access.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents

        $6 / night

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          Hammel Woods

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          Joliet, Illinois
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Group

          $20 - $40 / night

        • 10.

          Mac Finn's Landing

          1 Review
          16 Photos
          23 Saves
          Aroma Park, Illinois

          Tent camping fishmermen's retreat.

          Parking Available for guests.

          Boat friendly. (Kayak rental Available.)

          Season ending December 1st, 2022.

          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
          • Tents
          • Group

          $35 - $50 / night

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