Best Campgrounds near Kankakee, IL
Just outside Kankakee, Illinois, you'll find several good camping options within a reasonable drive. Four Star Campground has big sites with newer bathhouses and hookups for those who need them. About an hour away, Starved Rock State Park has both tent and RV camping near its well-known sandstone canyons and trail system. Illini State Park sits along the Illinois River with campsites that work for both tents and campers. If you head toward Lake Michigan, Dunewood Campground puts you close to the Indiana Dunes and the shoreline. Many people who want to hike the nature trails choose Starved Rock Campground as their base. The roads to all these places are in good shape, so you won't need special vehicles to reach them. You'll find toilets and drinking water at most sites in the area. If you want electricity or showers, some places have those too, but not all of them. Some campgrounds give you more space between neighbors than others. Trees cover many of the sites, which helps when it gets hot in summer. Weather around Kankakee can be pretty humid in summer and quite cold with snow in winter. Many locals say May-June or September-October are the best times to camp here. It's always smart to call ahead about road conditions and to check if sites are available, especially on weekends.
