Best Cabin Camping near Lansing, IL

Several cabin options exist within an hour's drive of Lansing, Illinois at campgrounds including Camp Sullivan and Camp Shabbona Woods. Basic cabin amenities typically include beds, electricity, and shelter from the elements, with some locations offering heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Camp Sullivan provides cabins with modern bathroom facilities nearby, though cleanliness can vary. "The bathhouses are newer and kept fairly clean. I don't think they're checked everyday though because the ladies stalls were out of toilet paper our second morning," noted one visitor.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when demand peaks. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park offers "quiet, well kept" cabin accommodations according to a camper, with access to lake activities and recreation facilities. Michigan City Campground, Kankakee River State Park, and Sand Creek Campground also feature cabin rentals. Pet policies vary by location, with Cedar Lake Ministries and several other campgrounds permitting pets on the grounds but typically not inside cabins.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire pits to small refrigerators and microwaves, though full cooking capabilities are rare. Camp stores at locations like Michigan City Campground and Oak Lake RV Resort provide essentials, while supermarkets can be found in nearby towns. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with Camp Sullivan providing free firewood with a stay. Guests staying at Cedar Lake Ministries have access to additional amenities including "a small private beach on the lake, canoes and kayaks, life jackets, and a rec room when open."

Best Cabin Sites Near Lansing, Illinois (17)

    1. Camp Sullivan

    15 Reviews
    Oak Forest, IL
    13 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."

    2. Camp Bullfrog Lake

    30 Reviews
    Willow Springs, IL
    21 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)."

    3. Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    Portage, IN
    18 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."

    4. Camp Shabbona Woods

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

    $30 - $80 / night

    5. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lowell, IN
    14 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. Sand Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chesterton, IN
    29 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."

    7. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    35 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."

    8. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    14 Reviews
    Bourbonnais, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 933-1383

    "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."

    "The campground manager was very friendly and helpful and our site was clean with a nice fire pit with built-in grill and very clean. Lots of shower stalls in the shower house."

    9. Oak Lake RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    De Motte, IN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 306-8223

    $55 - $160 / night

    "Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever!"

    "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp."

    10. Sun Aura

    3 Reviews
    Lake Village, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 345-2000

    $35 - $200 / night

    "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."

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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.

  • 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.)

  • 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


Guide to Lansing

Cabin camping near Lansing, Illinois allows visitors to explore the forests and wetlands of Cook County, a region with nearly 70,000 acres of protected land. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from December through March, while summer highs regularly exceed 85°F with moderate humidity. Most cabin facilities require 2-night minimum stays during peak season.

What to do

Biking and hiking trails: Kankakee River State Park offers well-maintained paths along the river. "There are lots of trees and it is somewhat woodsy. The best thing to me is Jack Gibbons's, a restaurant directly across the street," notes one Camp Sullivan visitor.

Rock climbing activities: Several locations feature indoor climbing walls for families. "There are trails to walk. There is an activities barn with a rock climbing wall. There are smaller family cabins with heat available to rent as well as large bunkhouses for organized groups," reports a Camp Sullivan guest.

Water recreation: Fishing is popular at numerous lakes and rivers near cabin sites. A visitor at Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park shared, "You have access to the perks of the conference grounds including access to a small private beach on the lake, canoes and kayaks, life jackets, and a rec room when open."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and cabins. "The bathrooms are modern. The campsites are well kept as are the grounds," according to one Camp Bullfrog Lake camper.

Wildlife viewing: Early morning bird watching is particularly rewarding. A Camp Bullfrog Lake visitor mentioned the "Amazing chirping of the birds in the morning. Just beautiful piece full with nature."

Proximity to urban centers: Most cabin camping options are within an hour of Chicago. One visitor at Michigan City Campground noted, "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."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Book well in advance, especially for summer weekends. "We had four sites on Osage loop for tent camping. Two were very small (14&15), and little grass for tent setup, fine for RV or trailer campers... Wish we knew more about individual site layout," a Kankakee River State Park visitor commented.

Security considerations: Several campgrounds implement after-hours safety measures. One camper noted, "They lock the gates (both of them!) to the campground with a PADLOCK at night until 7 in the morning!"

Seasonal operations: Operating seasons vary by location. Many cabins close during winter months, while others offer year-round availability with heating and cooling systems.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Choose sites near play equipment for convenience. A visitor at Oak Lake RV Resort mentioned, "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp."

Bathroom proximity: Select cabins near restroom facilities when traveling with small children. "The bathhouse are newer and kept fairly clean," according to visitor feedback.

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