Best RV Parks & Resorts near Rockford, IL

Several RV parks surround Rockford, Illinois, providing convenient options for motorhome travelers. Thousand Trails Pine Country in Belvidere offers full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service from April through mid-October, featuring spacious gravel pads that accommodate larger rigs. Northwoods RV Resort in Garden Prairie maintains 278 sites year-round with both back-in and pull-through options, complete with freshly laid gravel and security gates. Sycamore RV Resort, open all seasons, provides big-rig friendly sites with ample space between neighbors. "We had a back-in site, easy access and site had plenty of room on each side," notes one Sycamore visitor. Sugar Shores RV Resort in Durand caters specifically to larger motorhomes with 50 amp service and full hookups during their April to October season.

Seasonal availability varies significantly among Rockford area RV parks. While some properties like Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort operate year-round, others including Lake Louise RV Resort close from November through March. Most campgrounds feature centrally located dump stations, though Lake Louise notably lacks this amenity. Cell service and WiFi quality fluctuate throughout the region, with Northwoods RV Resort receiving complaints about poor connections. Pet-friendly policies are standard across all parks, with designated dog areas available at several locations. Navigation challenges exist for certain properties - Northwoods RV Resort can be difficult to locate, with GPS often directing travelers to the wrong side of nearby train tracks. Propane refill stations are available at multiple parks, including Northwoods and Lehmans Lakeside, providing convenient service for extended stays.

Best RV Sites Near Rockford, Illinois (71)

    1. Thousand Trails Pine Country

    4 Reviews
    Belvidere, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Very nice, private sites. Not many campers, lots of RVs. Folks in the office were very helpful."

    "It is close to home and we start and finish the camping season here."

    2. Sycamore RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Sycamore, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 895-5590

    "No tent camping allowed but pop up trailers on up are welcome. Very nice grounds that are quiet. 10 minute drive to town. 20 minutes from Dekalb. Some Covid 19 restrictions."

    "Stayed here for a week, nice clean campground, quiet and beautiful lake for fishing, close to town, but yet just far enough out."

    3. Lakeland Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    Milton, WI
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Set along Lake Koshkonong this place was bursting with energy and feels more like a summer resort than a traditional campground with over 270 full-hookup sites and cozy cabins for families who don’t have"

    "We came to this area to do some genealogical work and needed to be situated between Madison and Beloit. Good location for that."

    4. Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Union, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 923-4533

    $45 - $70 / night

    "I stayed here for two weeks when I first started rv'ing full time while I finished up work and finalized the selling of the house.

    It has a well maintained laundry and shower facility. "

    "The pull throughs were really long. We like dispersed sites so we wouldn’t have like this park ‘in season’ when it’s packed."

    5. Blackhawk Camping Resort

    5 Reviews
    Milton, WI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    6. Sugar Shores RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Durand, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 629-2568

    "It is a beautiful place with enough space for tents, The only thing missing is the store. They sell fire wood at the gate."

    7. Northwoods RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Marengo, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 317-3775

    $65 - $85 / night

    "At first, we were disappointed at the lack of amenities, but ultimately realized that once again, it was due to the pandemic. Things started to slowly open up around the 4th of July."

    "We came here because they showed a water obstacle course on their website. When we got here, we were informed that their beach hasn't passed health tests for the past few years."

    8. Lake Louise RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Stillman Valley, IL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 234-8483

    10. O'Connell's RV Campground

    14 Reviews
    Nachusa, IL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    $60 - $90 / night

    "This was a great campground.

    3 pools,water slide,outdoor movie theatre,gaga ball,mini golf,fishing,boat rental,golf cart rental

    The grounds were spacious,LG pull through site.Well maintained."

    "Great campground close to home. A ton of activities for the kids, plus daily Yogi sightings! We picked two great sites on the end of the row that were spacious, but I saw others were pretty cramped."

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RV Park Reviews near Rockford, IL

562 Reviews of 71 Rockford Campgrounds


  • Maria Mercedes M.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Milton-Madison SE KOA

    Solid KOA Experience

    The Milton-Madison KOA is one of the larger campgrounds in the KOA network, offering over 200 sites with a mix of full hookups and water/electric-only hookups, along with a selection of pull-through and back-in options, gravel or concrete pads, and some upgraded patio sites. While primarily catering to RVs and fifth wheels, the campground also has about a dozen tent sites and half a dozen cabins. Amenities are extensive, ranging from an in-ground heated pool with a waterfall and two-story patio deck, hot tub, clubhouse, market store, snack shack, arcade, meeting and TV rooms, multiple restroom and shower facilities, laundromat and Wi-Fi, to a wide variety of recreation such as basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, baseball, disc golf, playgrounds, gaga ball, hayrack rides, barrel rides, train rides, and nature trails. Guests will also find a Kamp K9 dog area, golf cart and bike rentals, propane refill station, firewood, and plenty of seating throughout the grounds. Just minutes away, Lake Koshkonong offers excellent kayaking, canoeing and fishing. For dining, nearby Milton serves up hearty Midwestern fare, from Mary’s Café’s biscuits and gravy to Paul Revere’s homemade pies and the upscale Frederick’s Supper Club, known for its prime rib bites and Diablo pasta. Insider tips include enjoying the warm hospitality of the Riggio family hosts, taking a short drive to Madison for big-city attractions, noting that tent sites - though equipped with water and electric - feel basic and pricey, and being aware that cabin rentals also run higher than average. Thankfully, Milton’s local shops, grocery stores, and hardware options make resupplying convenient, rounding out a destination that’s both activity-packed and well-situated for Wisconsin adventures.  Overall, my family and I really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2024

    Northwoods RV Resort

    New Campground Scent Emanates From this Freshly Minted RV Outpost

    My first impression when I first arrived here was the overwhelming scent of a newly minted campground, what with the freshly laid gravel, the mint condition security gates, finely manicured and recently raked greenery (as it was October when we visited, it might be better described as brownery) surrounded by a fairly decent gated enclosure lined with perfectly pruned tall towering oaks. Upon arrival, you’ll find what looks to be a brand-spanking new log cabin office on the right after passing a seemingly freshly-minted activities center / community lodge complete with in-ground heated swimming pool and jacuzzi on the left.

    Amenities? As you could guess, this pet-friendly 60-acre RV resort has all the attractions in spades from pickleball, playgrounds, volleyball, log pergola patio, full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water & sewage), picnic tables, fire pits, BBQ grills, wagon rides, river access, picnic areas, bathhouses w/ showers & restrooms, cable TV WiFi (pretty poor connection though), gaga ball, game room, community room, billiards table, playground, wet bar, tabletop shuffleboard, community living room with large screen TV, DVD player w/ DVD library, clubhouse, dog park, horseshoes, hot tub, covered pavilions with picnic tables, catch & release ponds, inflatable water toys, jumping pillow, laundr-O-mat, propane refueling station and dump station.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) This place isn’t EZ to find – for some reason, if you plug the campground into your GPS, you’ll literally be on the wrong side of the tracks, where you will arrive at a dead end with a sign that says you are in the wrong place and that you’ll need to double-back, cross the train tracks heading north and turn right just before arriving to High Road School of Belvidere (so if you see a school, you’ve gone too far); (2) You will want to take note that yes, you actually cross train tracks to get to this campground, so if you’re sharp, you’re going to want to ensure you haven’t booked a site right next to where trains will shoot through every few hours, this specifically means avoiding sites #E1-#E5 and #FS23-#FS36 as well as #FE1-#FE20; (3) If you’re a tent camper, you can certainly stay here, but you will want to note that this is very much an RV outpost; (4) The best sites IMHO are those on the northernmost perimeter, as far away from the train tracks as you can get and that also border the Kishwaukee River with sites #S9-#S20 being excellent, as well as #S25-#S81, which are equally amazing; (5) If you are planning on using that amazing pool that you saw as you came in, make sure you call management a good day or two before you come in to ensure that they turn on the heater – when we were there for 2 days, by the time we left, the pool was still too cold to go for a dip; and (6) When you grow weary of trying to conjure up a meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler and want to venture out to try some local fare, just a short walk into the nearby town is Garden Prairie Café, which has a very simple menu offering no shortage of fried everything (fish, shrimp, chicken, etc.) and then there’s Pleasant Street Tavern, but that’s mostly cheap national beers and frozen pizza fare, so if you want something a bit more substantive, head west of here to Miles Bar N’ Grill that serves up typical Midwestern fare like cheese curds, pork tenderloin, Italian beef and a variety of fried fish like blue gill, cod and catfish.

    Happy Camping!

  • Melissa B.
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

    nice state park with big sites and small beach

    Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. trails for hiking are nice, but the overall camping area isn’t very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric. this was the first time all season that the bugs Annoyed us. the beach is about 10 feet of sand off a busy road and is not pet friendly. nice spot to stay if you want to avoid paying lake Geneva prices for a room.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Pilgrims Campground

    Hillside Tent Camping & RV Bliss

    Conveniently located next to absolutely nothing just due northwest of Fort Atkinson, you’ll love Pilgrim’s Campground for its successful delivery of (capital letters) P&Q! What I love most about this location is how they keep all the RV campers penned in up against the slight diagonal embankment, which actually provides some pretty phenomenal views of the surrounding areas (if not your next door neighbors) as well as excellent drainage and subsequently separated from the primitive TV campsites. These latter sites are placed just due southwest of the grounds and are pitched perfectly in a tree-lined meadow, encircled by freshly cut corn fields, where you’ll find no shortage of amazing animals coming to graze throughout the day (and night) from deer, raccoons, opossums and endless tag teams of squirrels. 

    Because there isn’t so much around, be prepared to bring everything with you (save ice and wood, which is sold on-site). While the bathroom / shower facilities are just passable, what you are giving up in terms of creature comforts is more than made up for in the sheer proximity to all of nature. During the warm summer months, there’s a small in-ground pool on-site, which sits right in front of the main office. All of the standard camping surround-sound elements are here from fire rings and picnic tables to water, electrical (50 / 30 / 20 / 15 amp) and sewer hook-ups. In all, there’s about 100 sites here at Pilgrims Campground, with the lion’s share of this pet-friendly property dedicated to overnight and seasonal RV / 5th Wheelers offering both back-in and pull-through sites. 

    Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you don’t mind some rough hiking, there’s fantastic ‘spazierengehen’ to be had just wandering around the countryside in the bountiful corn and bean fields or head over to nearby Dorothy Carnes County Park for some decent trails to explore; (2) In the event that you don’t like being awaken too early from all of the nearby roosters, then bring some ear plugs; (3) When you grow tired of having to forage through either your on-board RV mini-fridge or bear-proof Cordova roto-molded cooler, then look no further than ‘What’s the Point’ (no, seriously, that's the name of the restaurant!) for traditional Midwestern comfort food like corned beef & cabbage, fried fish, BBQ ribs and prime rib; (4) Should you come bearing watercraft and looking for a decent spot to dip your kayak or canoe at, then check out Rose Lake State Natural Area, which BTW is quite small, but very convenient, or try out much larger Red Cedar Lake or Lake Ripley; and (5) Cell coverage and WiFi is pretty horrific in these parts, so bring a booster or plan to leave civilization behind you. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Jeremy M.
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Pilgrims Campground

    Great rates and large sites

    Found this great little campground when I was in a pinch to find a place to put my 45ft fifth wheel. Super friendly staff, rates are reasonable and it is big rig friendly.

  • Christopher R.
    Feb. 26, 2025

    Sugar River Forest Preserve

    Beautiful Place to Camp

    We had a great time in this hidden gem.  It is run by the county and was much more than we expected from a county run facility.  We had a very nice cam site that allowed us to pull through with our pop up.  There are very tall trees around the entire campground giving you some respite from the sun and the heat.  The bath house is easily within walking distance from anywhere in the campground.  Many people that we met have been coming back for years (this was our first time there).  They have fire rings and picnic tables and firewood for sale at the entrance.  They allow dogs and the ranger is frequently visible throughout the day.  You are a short distance from the river and the surroundings are wonderful.  You are 20 minutes away from stores and restaurants if you happen to need them and also a short drive to Wisconsin.

  • Christian A.
    Sep. 8, 2021

    Northwoods RV Resort

    Good Company but Overpriced

    Took our new to us Pop Up Camper to this resort during Labor Day weekend on her maiden voyage. Was surrounded by awesome people in their big rigs but not once made us feel inferior or less than for not having an RV at an RV resort. Pros:

    • Activities provided by the campsite
    • lots of room and not overcrowded since they dont book the whole campground (manager said so)
    • close to Chicago
    • friendly campers and seasonals

    Cons: -Hard to find (GPS takes you to a school parking lot, the campsite is behind it) -Bathhouses need major upgrade and cleaning (seems neglected by the river sites)

    • Very Very Pricey even for a holiday weekend.
    • Pool was not heated (confirmed by a seasonal that it is indeed a heated pool but wasnt turned on)
    • Staff could be a bit more customer friendly
  • C
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort

    Felt like a trailer park

    A pull through style RV park. Great if you have a toy hauler style camper, but if you're used to boondocking/ dispersed camping. Very very few spots with shade and trees. Felt like a trailer park not camping.

  • M
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Rock Cut State Park - Staghorn Campground

    Camped Here Several Times

    I have camped in the tent section and also used the 30 amp service with our Class B van.  Plenty of sites to choose from during the week but tends to get crowded on weekends.  There are some sites out in the open and some that are totally private and secluded.  It pays to drive through the camp ground and note a couple sites that you are interested in and then book your site at the entrance during walk in days.  Once you have a couple favorites you can then book in advance online.

    It does get congested and noisy on the weekends and holidays but can be a very peaceful and relaxing campground during the non-busy days.  There is obviously the lake, hiking and biking paths throughout the park, 2 camp stores, showers and plenty of restrooms scattered around the park.

    Pet friendly.


Guide to Rockford

RV camping near Rockford, Illinois offers a variety of scenic spots with excellent amenities and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly environment, there's something for everyone.

Enjoy Scenic River Activities

  • Sugar River Forest Preserve provides access to canoeing and tubing on the Sugar River, making it a great spot for water lovers.
  • Hononegah Forest Preserve is located along the Rock River, perfect for fishing and kayaking, with beautiful views and trails to explore.
  • Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve features hiking trails and horse trails, allowing for a mix of land and water activities in a serene setting.

RVers Appreciate Amenities Like Electric Hookups

  • Sugar Shores RV Resort offers full hookups, including 50-amp service, ensuring a comfortable stay for RV travelers.
  • Northwoods RV Resort features spacious sites with electric hookups and a clean pool, ideal for families looking to relax.
  • Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort provides well-maintained facilities, including laundry and shower services, making it convenient for longer stays.

RVers Like These Nearby Activities

  • Hononegah Forest Preserve has hiking trails and picnic areas, perfect for a day of exploration and relaxation in nature.
  • Lake Louise RV Resort boasts a sandy beach and fishing opportunities, making it a great spot for water activities and family fun.
  • Sycamore RV Resort features catch-and-release fishing in two lakes, along with walking paths for a peaceful outdoor experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Rockford, IL is Thousand Trails Pine Country with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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