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Campgrounds near New Lenox, Illinois range from established RV parks to basic tent sites, primarily located within a 30-mile radius of the city. The area features several developed camping facilities including Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs and Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional tent and RV sites. Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort in Joliet provides a more amenity-rich option with electric hookups and shower facilities, while Martin's Camping Ground offers basic overnight accommodations for travelers passing through the Chicago metropolitan region.
Access to most campgrounds remains consistent year-round, with several facilities like Hollywood Casino RV Resort and Kankakee River State Park operating through all seasons. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. Most developed campgrounds in the area offer electric hookups, though water connections and dump stations vary significantly between locations. Highway noise impacts several camping areas, particularly those near Interstate 80. One camper noted, "Traffic from I-80 is extremely loud with semi's all night long. No wifi and very expensive for the quality of the site."
Campground reviews consistently highlight cleanliness and shower facilities as important considerations when selecting camping areas near New Lenox. Camp Sullivan receives mixed feedback for its wooded sites and proximity to Chicago but faces criticism for maintenance issues. Several visitors mentioned that Hollywood Casino RV Resort provides clean facilities and convenient access for overnight stays. Campers seeking more natural surroundings may prefer Kankakee River State Park, located about 30 miles south of New Lenox, which offers a more traditional outdoor camping experience with tent sites, RV spots, and cabin options. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campgrounds closer to highways tend to have significant traffic noise but offer convenient accessibility for Chicago-area visits, while those seeking quieter experiences should consider the more distant but more serene options.
Best Campgrounds near New Lenox (75)
1. Camp Bullfrog Lake
"Great site, not far from Chicago, but feels well away from city life. Tent sites around rim of a lake. RV sites and cabins as well."
"What’s great about this location is the access to the miles and mile of MTB and hiking trails just out the front step of your campsite."
from $20 - $138 / night
Check Availability2. Camp Sullivan
"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."
"There are several bathrooms around and they are clean. Staff is friendly and welcoming."
from $35 - $250 / night
Check Availability3. Martin’s Camping Ground
"If you like having access to a bathroom and shower its great and because no one really hd a tent here but us we had some privacy. It is next to a highway so be mindful of that."
4. Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort
"Partial hookups (sewer just outside of park behind hotel). $46/night (+fees) for a pull-through spot. Pet-friendly. Pleasant park with good pad. Near busy road and shipping plant."
"Nice safe location. Flat, pretty large spots..picnic tables."
5. Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground
"Yes, it’s an hour from the city, but I’d take the drive over the bill at a nearby hotel. There’s an outhouse and plenty of places to plug in the RV, and cars/tents are welcome too."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability6. Martin Campground
"We just purchased our first Winnebago and needed a spot close to home for a quick trial run. We have three small boys and they were very excited to camp."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability7. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park
"Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path."
"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."
8. Blackwell Family Campground
"Just outside of Chicago, we have been staying here for quick weekend trips and absolutely love the proximity to home."
"I always loved going to the parks in Illinois with my grandparents when I was little. They love hiking and nature and definitely got me interested in it also. I love them and miss them everyday."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability9. Leisure Lake Resort
"Quiet, family orientated, fishing lake, miniature golf, activities"
from $37 / night
Check Availability10. Leisure Lake Membership Resort
"Our family had an incredible stay at Leisure Lake Resort RV Park over Easter week."
"The beach and lake were always well maintained, and we had often enjoyed live music at the pavilion. You can even play mini golf here! I would highly recommend for anyone that can invest."
Drive Time
- 29 min from Chicago, IL
- 44 min from Kankakee, IL
- 1 hr from Michigan City, IN
- 1 hr 17 min from Kenosha, WI
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Recent Reviews near New Lenox, IL
436 Reviews of 75 New Lenox Campgrounds
- EEd B.
TravelerLakeshore Camp Resort
looks like a dump at first glance but found out it’s storm damage
Trailer was nice plenty to do. A lot of seasonal sites. was a pleasant enough stay. Looks like a converted Yogi Bear campground. A lot of storm damage around the campground. Pools were clean, bathrooms and shower houses are a bit dated but clean. They are about every 5 rows/streets. You can rent golf carts which seems the main mode of transportation. Nice rowboat lake with a beach for swimming. Small fast food restaurant small menu weird hours and more expensive that your normal fast food places. All in all it was a nice place and activities are plenty close to Chicago and one of the closest, also very close to the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan.
- RRichard C.Scout
Kankakee River State Park Equestrian Campground — Kankakee River State Park
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JJust ok. Facilities were disappointing
Stuart K.
LegendLakefront Cabins - Shabbona Lake
Lakefront Seclusion Meets Cabin Convenience at Shabbona Lake
Tucked along the shore of shimmering Shabbona Lake, just under two hours west of Chicago mind you, are two rustic yet welcoming camp cabins at this particular SP. These modest structures, each around 200 sq ft, offer a cozy hideaway for up to six people. Facing southeast over the lake, the cabins are shaded and tucked away for privacy, with only a nearby boat launch dock reminding you of civilization.
Inside, the cabins keep it simple: two basic rooms in each, with electricity, baseboard heat, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. There are no cooking facilities or bathrooms (which I have to admit, I was surprised to learn) although there is a multi-leveled adjustable BBQ grill along with a very good sized firepit, so bring your own plans for cooking meals and preparing food. Guests rely on nearby campground amenities, including showers with running hot water, flush toilets, potable water, a dump station and the handy Camp Store that is a very short walk from these cabins and comes stocked with supplies, snacks, firewood and fishing gear.
What sets these cabins apart is the lakefront view combined with practicality. You step right from your door onto a serene, wooded lakeshore offering a perfect perch for early-morning fishing, sunrise coffee on the veranda or unwinding at sunset. The proximity to stocked waters featuring large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, channel catfish, walleye and muskies adds fishing convenience, while the quieter, smaller-scale lodging feels exclusive. Additionally, the Camp Store’s rentals(boats, bait, paddleboats) keep the fun within reach.
Insider Tips? Here’s a smattering: (1) Reserve early as only two cabins exist, and they’re popular from May 1 through October 31 on ExploreMoreIL™; (2) Drive gently on the access path as the lake road can be narrow and shaded; (3) Expect no kitchen or plumbing, so prep meals or plan to dine at nearby Pokanoka’s Dockside Restaurant that sits inside the SP on the western side of the lake or, for a short drive to Shabbona, check out Shabbona Café, Chumley’s Pizza followed by some sweets at Screamers Ice cream after saving campfire cookouts for the fire ring; (4) Bring your own bathrooms habits as restrooms are shared in the main campground; and (5) Check out the Camp Store early for spare fishing poles, firewood or ice cream before being tempted into relaxation.
Happy Camping!
Kathy B.LegendIndiana Dunes State Park Campground
Amateur hour
Nicely laid out campground with mature trees. Level sites. All with electric hookups. Was greeted by very kind person at the booth. You need to know that on Sundays check-in is until 5 PM as campers from the weekend have until 5 PM to vacate their sites. Of course you can check in early if they leave. The way the campground is laid out, there are no pass that lead to the bathrooms. Therefore, people are constantly cutting through your site to get to their restrooms.
- ssusan F.
RangerIndiana Dunes State Park Campground
Beautiful location and great campground!
Nice sites, well spaced. Campground is well maintained with nice bathrooms and showers (we were there after a massive storm in early June and there had been some flooding in the bathrooms). From the campsite, walk through the forest and Dunes to the beautiful beach. Our dog was in heaven!
Michael M.
GuideIndiana Dunes State Park Campground
Great week
Just finished a week at this campground and overall had a great stay.
The campground is a short walk or bike ride to the public beach, and just east along the lake is the preserve area where we were able to take our dogs swimming, which was a huge plus.
The campground itself was nice. The East Loop felt a little older, with large mature trees providing shade over most sites, a centralized bathhouse, and a few pit toilets spread throughout. The West Loop had a similar feel.
There are also a few playgrounds throughout the campground, which our kids really enjoyed. They spent a lot of time bouncing back and forth between them and meeting new kids along the way, which ended up being one of their favorite parts of the trip.
The bathhouses were acceptable, though the campground was busy during our stay and it definitely showed.
We stayed in Site 8, which I wouldn’t personally recommend. There was very little usable space, and the fire pit felt like an afterthought—placed against overgrowth on sloping sand to the point that we couldn’t realistically set chairs around it.
One thing worth mentioning: we had some pretty severe weather come through during our stay, and the on-site tornado siren alerted everyone in the campground. Thankfully the storms missed us, but while the alarms were sounding, sheriff’s deputies were driving the loops and checking on campers, which was reassuring to see.
We’ll definitely be back—just not to Site 8.
Carole I.GuideWoodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park
Woodland
Helpful staff.
No picnic table at site #500
Maria Mercedes M.LegendSycamore RV Resort
Peaceful Lakeside Pause in the Heart of Corn Country
There’s something so comforting about pulling into Sycamore RV Resort and seeing the sunlight dance across those two spring-fed lakes, giving you that immediate exhale that only a calm Midwestern campground can bring. The property is medium-sized, incredibly tidy and thoughtfully laid out, with full-hookup RV sites circling the water, a small sandy beach for summer splashing, clean restrooms and showers, simple playgrounds and EZ walking loops that make it feel both manageable and welcoming for families. The boys were in heaven the next morning when we drove over to Elleson’s Bakery for fresh homemade donuts still warm from the oven. Later we wandered through historic downtown Sycamore during Pumpkinfest, taking in the decorated storefronts and carved pumpkins lined up like a little parade. Back at the RV Resort, from what we saw, the best campsites are any of the lakeside slots on the western shore because they offer the prettiest sunrise views and the quietest pockets of the resort. Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this campground for families thanks to its peaceful lakeside setting, its clean and convenient amenities and its proximity to a charming small provincial Midwestern town that makes even a simple weekend feel memorable.
Guide to New Lenox
Camping spots near New Lenox, Illinois range from 10 to 30 miles from the city center, providing access to both wooded forest preserves and waterfront options along the Kankakee River. The relatively flat terrain of the area makes for easy site setup, with elevations rarely exceeding 700 feet above sea level. Winter camping is available at select locations, but most campgrounds operate primarily between April and October when temperatures average 45-85°F.
What to do
Hiking and biking trails: At Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs, visitors have direct 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," notes Josh M. The trails accommodate both mountain biking and hiking, with varied terrain suitable for different experience levels.
Fishing opportunities: The 35-acre lake at Leisure Lake Resort provides fishing options without needing to travel far from camp. "Really nice campground... Really nice views. Very quiet," reports Kaitlin M. The small lakes and ponds throughout the region stock various fish species, making it ideal for casual anglers.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning hours offer the best wildlife spotting opportunities at Potowatomi Campground in Kankakee River State Park. One camper mentioned, "We were able to take the kids to some knee deep water to play" and "We did have a really awesome time at the main office/nature center, where my kiddos got to feed and hold a variety of reptiles!" The park's mix of forested and riverfront terrain creates diverse habitat for birds and small mammals.
What campers like
Proximity to Chicago: Located just 30 miles from downtown Chicago, Blackwell Family Campground offers urban residents a quick escape. "Located only 30 miles outside the city, and conveniently only 10 mins from my house, this is the perfect little getaway," writes Autumn D. The campground operates weekends only from May through September, making advance reservations essential.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the well-maintained facilities at Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort in Joliet. "Clean campsite, clean showers & bathrooms!" reports Jeana K. The resort provides complimentary morning amenities as well, with one reviewer noting, "A little pricey. $63 with tax and amenities. Did have free ice, free coffee, and juice, and donut in the morning."
Site privacy: While many campgrounds in the region have sites close together, several offer more secluded options. One camper at Blackwell Family Campground shared, "For privacy, my favorite site is #27 on the north loop road which makes you feel like you are alone in the woods." Site selection varies dramatically between campgrounds, with wooded sites typically offering more separation between neighbors.
What you should know
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects several camping areas near New Lenox. At Martin's Camping Ground, the interstate presence is notable. "Sites are very close. You can watch the traffic on the highway from your camper," reports Jim L. Similarly, another campground experiences noise from "Rail yard behind the row of trees. I believe they were humbling train all night long."
Reservation requirements: Weekends fill quickly during summer months, particularly at county-operated facilities. One Blackwell visitor explains, "County park district runs it and the fees are kinda steep, 20 res/30 non-res." Most campgrounds require reservations 3-14 days in advance depending on the facility.
Water quality issues: Several campers report inconsistent water quality at certain campgrounds. One long-term visitor noted, "Water quality has been very bad. On one occasion, our pet had stomach issues after drinking tap water, which was concerning. The water is so unclean that our shower develops yellow stains within a day, and we've had to install a five-stage filtration system just to make it usable."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly amenities: Several New Lenox area campgrounds offer features specifically for children. A camper at 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 (either in the woods or out of the woods). Highly recommend."
Consider cabin options: When weather threatens, cabins provide a reliable alternative. At Camp Bullfrog Lake, a camper noted, "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." Cabins typically cost $65-95 per night depending on size and amenities.
Check playground conditions: Playgrounds vary significantly between camping areas. One visitor warned about facilities at one location: "We've also had to fix the swing set at the playground ourselves multiple times, as it's been broken for a while. Many of the park's facilities and amenities are showing their age and could benefit from updates and maintenance."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many camping areas near New Lenox feature relatively level sites, but preparation remains important. One RVer at Camp Bullfrog Lake reported, "Sites # 4 and 5 probably have the longest length parking pad. I believe this is a relatively newer campground. There is NO shade during the day. None at all due to the trees within the campground being small."
Hookup availability: Electric hookups are common, but full-service sites are limited. At Martin's Camping Ground, one camper noted a challenging setup: "Sewer connection at our site was technically on neighbors…we had to use extension." Water access varies significantly between locations, with some shutting off water before mid-April.
Storm shelters: During severe weather, knowing shelter locations is critical. One RVer raised safety concerns at one location: "The storm shelter is typically locked, making it inaccessible in emergencies, which is a major concern." Check with park offices upon arrival for emergency procedures and shelter access information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near New Lenox, IL?
Which is the most popular campground near New Lenox, IL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New Lenox, IL is Camp Bullfrog Lake with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
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