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Best Tent Camping near Loda, IL

162 Reviews

Tent camping options near Loda, Illinois include established sites at Mac Finn's Landing and Davis Creek Campground in Kankakee River State Park. Mac Finn's Landing offers four designated tent sites with boat-in and walk-in access along the Kankakee River. Davis Creek provides walk-in tent camping with toilets and drinking water available, situated approximately 35 miles north of Loda.

Kankakee River State Park tent sites feature basic amenities with toilets available at Davis Creek Campground, while Mac Finn's Landing offers more primitive conditions. Most tent areas provide access to trash disposal and drinking water, though facilities vary between locations. Both campgrounds are reservable, which is recommended during peak summer weekends. Mac Finn's Landing permits campfires and alcohol, unlike Davis Creek where fires are not allowed. Neither location accommodates pets, which tent campers should note when planning overnight stays in the area.

The tent camping experience at these locations centers around water activities and natural settings. A visitor commented that Mac Finn's Landing offers "one of the best no wake zones and fishing banks on the Kankakee River" with "lots of access to great fishing holes up the Kankakee and Iroquois Rivers." The location is particularly kayak-friendly, making it ideal for tent campers who combine paddling with overnight stays. Davis Creek Campground receives praise for its open, scenic environment with good water access. The area supports various outdoor activities, with another camper noting the well-maintained grounds and multiple amenities. Both locations provide distinctive tent camping experiences within relatively close proximity to Loda.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Loda, IL

162 Reviews of 3 Loda Campgrounds

  • Marisa A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    Busy Central Illinois Campground on a lake

    This is our go-to campground when visiting the U of I. It is a large campground with well spaced campsites for tents and rvs. Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover. This also means in the dog days of summer the breeze is blocked by the trees so get an electric site even with a tent and bring a fan. They have a beach and a boat launch. The loops that allow alcohol can get a bit rowdy with weekend partiers, but the alcohol restricted loops can get loud from all the families. However, with full hook-up options there is no generator noise. The showers/bathrooms are kept up well given the massive amount of people served. If you own a boat and camp, this place is ideal for central Illinois.

  • S
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Harry L Swartz Campground

    Pretty spot/small gravel campsites

    Il start this by saying: we prefer tent camping/primitive/atleast semi isolated spots. If you’re looking for RV camping, this is probably a decent spot so read no further!

    We drove in to the Middle Fork Forest Preserve looking for a place to camp same day on our way down to Giant City. We weren’t able to make a reservation less than 5 days in advance online so we tried to call. No one in the office except Th-Sunday and it was Wednesday so we couldn’t get in touch. All good. It happens and it did say that clearly on their website and on voicemail. We needed a place for the night so decided to risk driving over from I57 S. Rolled in around 5 and all the campsites were marked reserved but there were about 3 people set up to camp there. We didn’t end up camping the night 1. Because we didn’t want to be jerks about the reservations although it seemed like no one else would be arriving until at the earliest the next day and 2. All of the campsites were pretty tight together and surfaced with gravel. That’s a personal preference thing. We always look for primitive/walk-in/hike in sites to set up tents/hammocks. This spot was mostly set up for RVs.

    The hiking looked pretty lovely and the grounds/facilities looked well kept! Just maybe not our preference.

  • Emma H.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Great for our 2 person campout!

    My fiancé and I stayed in the Hickory Loop spot 3. We are very new campers, so we just have a very basic tent setup. When we checked in with the host, there were bundles of firewood for $8 (either cash or cash app). The spots are not huge, and not super private (you have next door and across the street neighbors), but we didn’t mind that! There were two outlets available, and a small rectangular fire pit with a grate on top. There are a few water pumps and vault toilets within walking distance, but we were pretty close to the shower house, which had stalls for toilets and showers. The showers were pretty great for a camp ground!

    It rained a ton during our trip so we didn’t explore much, but would definitely recommend for a simple camping trip where you want flushable toilets, showers, and some electricity.

  • L
    Sep. 10, 2021

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Easy access from highway for quick stop at a nice campground

    Easy access from the highway. Drove in without reservations, mid-week, just before dark, for a quick overnight while on a cross country trip. The very nice hosts (father/daughter team) helped us with the process. Lots of good sites available with long, relatively level gravel pads with 30amp electric. Got water on the way in, by the dump station. Firewood bundles for $8. Lots of beautiful, tall trees. I imagine it would be nice on a summer day, with plenty of shade. Clean and basic bathroom, there were free showers but I didn’t use them. This was an excellent overnight stay for only $20.

  • Janet B.
    May. 9, 2023

    Vermilion County Park Forest Glen Preserve

    East Camp (backpacking site)

    First backpacking trip in the Midwest and this was a surprisingly scenic place with a great backpacking sites! We did forest glen river ridge trail; started from the staff parking lot and walked about 8 miles to the east camp. We had a big group and took sites 3 and 5 because they were on a flatter ground. All sites were well shaded and there was even an OUTHOUSE!!! The rangers told us the water from the Vermilion River was safe to drink with filtration but note that you do have to walk down to the river and up to the campsites. Both sites came with a picnic table and a fire ring. Had a lovely time even with the thunderstorm.

  • D
    Jan. 29, 2021

    Kickapoo State Recreation Area

    My 'home' campsite.

    I live about 30 minutes from Kickapoo SP and anytime I feel I need to camp I head over. Great little campground in Central Illinois. Some pretty trails overlooking, beside, and sometimes through water. The RV sites are great for either rv, van, or tent camping with a lot of level ground at most sites. There are some real diamonds of a campsite hidden here that you can basically be in the woods with clear ground for a level tent. I love this simple campground and have brought a handful of friends here who also enjoyed it.

  • B
    Sep. 22, 2022

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Overnight stay only

    First stop on a cross county trip. We were directed to Catfish Bay for tent camping. It was lightly drizzling and on an overcast day most of the tree-covered campsites were dark. There are some nice sites right on the water (be prepared to walk your gear in from parking lot). Site #21 was private, with more open sky and a shorter walk to parking/outhouse. The outhouse was in really rough shape--looked like it hadn't been swept out or hosed down for awhile. Won't be back.

  • Linda N.
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    Memorabe trip

    One of our favorite camping trips so far!

    We stayed in the J loop, which was more family friendly and very close to the beach. There was a walking path from our site to the shore which was perfect for our young family to go back and forth on.

    Sites were somewhat open but there were tons of trees and grass behind each spot so it didn’t feel so exposed. We loved the option for fishing and swimming in a nearby watering hole.

    We heard the toilets/shower house were in need of TLC so we brought a portable toilet since we have small kids who would not make it to the outhouse so we never used the campground toilet/facilities.

    Definitely our vibe of being more secluded and on the water.

Guide to Loda

Tent camping near Loda, Illinois, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities. Here are some great options for your next outdoor adventure.

Tent campers should check out Mac Finn's Landing

  • This spot is known for its excellent fishing opportunities along the Kankakee River, making it a perfect retreat for anglers.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Davis Creek Campground — Kankakee River State Park

  • With access to drinking water and well-maintained facilities, this campground provides a comfortable experience for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

Tent campers like these nearby activities at Attica Family Campground

  • Located in Attica, this campground is ideal for families seeking a peaceful environment to set up tents and enjoy quality time together.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Loda, IL is Mac Finn's Landing with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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