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TravelerPrairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
A lot to do.
There’s a lot of things to do out here. We did some hiking with our boy. The site we were at was maintained. It’s a nice place to go camping.
Glamping near Spring Grove, IL
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Chain O' Lakes State Park houses several glamping options near Spring Grove, Illinois, with both Honeysuckle Hollow and Turner Lake South featuring upscale canvas accommodations. The park's glamping sites combine rustic charm with modern comforts, providing electricity, comfortable bedding, and access to clean shower facilities. Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort and Chicago Northwest KOA add to the area's boutique camping scene with their glamping yurts and safari-style accommodations. Each location offers a balance of wilderness immersion and comfort, with sites that include raised fire pits, picnic tables, and proximity to water recreation. "The campsites are a little bigger in Turner Lake South, I feel, but both have campsites circled by woods with a level place to pitch a tent," noted one visitor.
Water-based activities define the glamping experience in this region, with opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing directly from several glamping accommodations. The Chain O' Lakes network provides a peaceful setting for water exploration, particularly from Turner Lake where guests can observe diverse wildlife. Hiking trails wind throughout the parks, connecting glamping sites to lakefront areas and observation points. Many glamping locations maintain camp stores with essential supplies, snacks, and equipment rentals. The region is particularly appealing during fall when the changing foliage enhances the glamping experience. One reviewer highlighted the natural surroundings: "I love to kayak through here because I don't need to paddle through the river unless I'm feeling competitive. I enjoy this route for the wildlife and nature scenery. I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Spring Grove (24)
1. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"The spots were large and wooded with nice fire ring set ups. The staff was very helpful answering any questions and giving recommendations."
"*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"
2. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
"Popular destination for locals and people from Illinois. 4 stars because it's not the camping in nature experience I am looking for. Lots of noise. Lots of kids. Lots of dogs."
"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"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 - $37 / night
3. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"In the Turner loop, the pit toilets are next to the path to the fishing pier, while the showers and full restrooms are between Turner and Fox den, there is a short path between sites 60& 61."
"There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night."
4. Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"We stayed in the Fox Den electric sites. The campsite was very clean and the fire pit and table were in good condition. Our site was very shaded and quiet at night. The bath house was very clean."
"Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas."
5. Prairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"We stayed at the Prairie View section on site P27. It was me, my wife, our 8 month old daughter, and our dog."
"Prairie View campground is in the Chain O Lakes State Park series. This is the no services campground. We could walk to fill up with water but no electric on site. Checking in was interesting."
6. Mud Lake East — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"Very quiet spot with no electric short walk to Turner Lake. Spaces are well spaced, some with good shade and others in full sun. "
"There are tons of trails, a small fishing pond and ok bathrooms. The staff is very friendly. There is horse riding here as well. The views are breathtaking."
Check Availabilityfrom $12 / night
7. Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
"Very Friendly Staff I received warm welcome from nice staff at the entrance gate. Tent Campground is nicely tucked inside by the lake. Quit place night time I can hear fish jumping from the water."
"The staff is very friendly the grounds are beautiful and well maintained We kayaked in the lake and it's small but nice."
Check Availabilityfrom $43 - $73 / night
8. Thomas Woods Campground
"The trails are both wooded and hilly, but there's also a large prairie nature walk.
The campground has many secluded walk-in tent sites and a variety of sites for other types of campers.""Firewood is cheap on-site and delivered to your site on demand."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $35 / night
9. Chicago Northwest KOA
"It was a bit of a drive to Chicago but nothing overly horrible. We went in October and it was very busy. Lost of activities for the family."
"Plus they have a quiet time at night.So people and kids can go to bed without a bunch of noise."
10. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
"Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it."
"The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground."
47 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $21 - $39 / night
Drive Time
- 34 min from Kenosha, WI
- 46 min from Racine, WI
- 54 min from Janesville, WI
- 58 min from Milwaukee, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Spring Grove, IL
267 Reviews of 24 Spring Grove Campgrounds
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendHoneysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lively Little Campground Beside Turner Lake
There’s something wonderfully EZ about camping where the kids can wander down toward the water and suddenly the whole weekend seems to slow down ... and that’s the entire charm of Honeysuckle Hollow. Here at Chain O’Lakes State Park, Honeysuckle Hollow is the largest and most wide open of the park’s camping areas, with electric sites geared particularly well toward RV families, although the tradeoff is noticeably less shade and almost zero privacy between nearly every campsite, compared with neighboring Fox Den, which offers up much more seclusion and shade. The greatest asset here is undoubtedly the direct access to Turner Lake (although you could also have direct access over at Turner Lake South), giving families an EZ place to fish, paddle or simply explore the shoreline, while electric hookups, picnic tables, grills and a nearby restroom/shower building keep the actual camping comfortably simple. We especially loved those unhurried moments when the boys could wander toward the lake while dinner was getting started and everyone seemed perfectly happy just being outside together. The shower facility here is convenient, although we found it just slightly more dilapidated conditions than the bathhouse located closer to Fox Den. From what we saw, I’d choose one of the better-spaced sites toward the Turner Lake side of the campground, where EZ water access helps compensate for Honeysuckle’s limited privacy. I’d recommend Honeysuckle for families who value electricity, lake access and a lively campground atmosphere, particularly if having Turner Lake practically in your backyard matters more than having your neighbors hidden behind the trees. One point to note is that the pier was in an advanced state of disrepair and so we were not able to fully maximize this particular amenity - so if accessing Turner Lake is important to you and your family, we would recommend calling ahead to verify the condition of the pier.
Renee R.
GuideWhitewater Lake Campground & Hickory Woods Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Nice Campsites
For a primitive campground, this was a nice-enough experience.
Pros:
- The sites we stayed in and the others that we noticed seemed sizeable and had nice tree-cover
- Having access to the Ice Age Trail was really neat
- Lake access nearby
Cons:
- On the continuum of vault toilet quality, these were on the less-desirable end. We joked about whether it was scarier to visit them when they were dark or when the lights were on. If you love having fly friends keep you company when nature calls, then these are the bathrooms for you! The bathrooms did get cleaned on Sunday morning, but this didn't help the situation very much.
- No showers
Hailey Adriana O.TravelerMilton-Madison SE KOA
Notable bad news
⭐ 1/5— Not a Family-Friendly Experience We have traveled by motorhome for many years and stayed at numerous KOA campgrounds. For many years ! Sadly, this is the first negative review we have ever written. Milton KOA is beautiful and clean, although the sites are somewhat crowded. Most staff members were polite and helpful. Unfortunately, the conduct of one employee was completely unacceptable. Our group included six families with children ages 3–18. This employee used profanity, including the“F-word,” toward the children and behaved in a verbally abusive and threatening manner. When one mother calmly tried to address the situation, the employee moved toward her aggressively, causing her to fear she might be struck, and shouted,“I’m sick and tired of this.” At approximately 9:45 p.m., the 18-year-olds in our group were ordered back to their campsite, even though they were simply walking around and were not being loud or disruptive. Adults were allowed to drink in the pool area, while our children were treated with hostility and disrespect just for being there. No food no drinks.No child or parent should experience profanity, intimidation, or threatening behavior from a campground employee. The campground may be enjoyable for adults traveling without children. However, based on what our six families experienced, we cannot recommend Milton KOA to families with children. We are submitting a formal complaint to KOA Corporate and requesting a thorough investigation. Also, wasp infestation beware if you have allergies .
- RRussell H.Traveler
Milton-Madison SE KOA
Great Family Spot
Wonderful family spirt. Great clean showers and bathroom. Pool. Large campstore with lots of amenities.
- MMark H.
ScoutMilton-Madison SE KOA
KOA Milton Great stay.
Staff is friendly and attentive. Well maintained sites. Definitely family friendly. Lots of kids. Nice pool and clubhouse. We will come back.
- HHolly B.Guide
Chicago Northwest KOA
A bit of a drive
It was a bit of a drive to Chicago but nothing overly horrible. We went in October and it was very busy. Lost of activities for the family. We arrived very late but the staff was very gracious and hospitable. The grounds were well kept. They had trash pick up. Nice laundry area. The surrounding area was very nice and rural. We took our dogs on the architecture boat tour.
Operation_FunGuideYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson
A midwest gem… I guess
Our friends have a permanent camper here so we joined them for the weekend. I’ve never experienced a place like this. It’s not what I would consider camping. It’s basically people’s second trailer park home. The frog pond that was turned into a swimming hole with ridiculous inflatables completely ruined the peaceful atmosphere in that area of the park. If you enjoy being surrounded by people, noise, and teens cruising in golf carts, you’ll love this place. We do have fun when we are with our friends here, but it is definitely not a typical peaceful camp.
- MManny A.Traveler
Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
Simple and local
First time RV’ing with my wife and we were able to navigate pretty easily in our rented 30’. Arrived on a Monday, and as posted, there was no one so we checked in online(they sent an email to check in). Simple camp site with tons of space(almost double our RV), a long wood picnic table and a fire pit. Everything was great until we left. Dumping was straight forward, but the person in front of me was taking a little while to dump. They had came up to my RV and let me know the dump tank was backing up, which I had also experienced when I tried dumping. I called to ask for assistance on Thursday and they said they would send a ranger out. 45 minutes of waiting and a couple other RV’s after us and we ended up giving up and going to another site closer to home to dump. Great experience otherwise.
Guide to Spring Grove
Chain O' Lakes State Park offers camping options across multiple loops near Spring Grove, Illinois, where the typical summer high temperatures reach 80-85°F. Located within the Fox River watershed, this 6,000-acre park features terrain shaped by glacial activity with rolling hills and marshy lowlands. Tent sites and glamping accommodations throughout the park experience significant seasonal variations with high mosquito activity from June through August.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing: Access seven connected lakes directly from Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park, where clear water allows visitors to observe underwater activity. "The lake was very nice. We were able to kayak but be careful getting the kayaks in. Stairs down to the pier and the bottom of the lake is very mushy. The water was very clear and you could see the fish swim by," notes a camper.
Horseback riding: Trail systems throughout the park accommodate equestrians with dedicated paths. "There are horse/snowmobile trails, but no equestrian campground," explains one visitor who explored the various activity options at Turner Lake South.
Winter camping: Several campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, including Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit where winter camping provides a different experience. "No showers in winter but awesome," reports one winter visitor who appreciated the seasonal camping opportunity.
What campers like
Secluded sites: Fox Den Campground offers more privacy than other Chain O' Lakes camping areas. "Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas. Pads are pretty level, and each site has some semblance of privacy from other campers," writes a reviewer.
Affordable options: Budget-conscious glampers can find basic sites at lower rates at Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park. "These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There's some small trails around as well that are beginner," explains a visitor.
Concessions and supplies: The main camp store near the boat dock offers essential items. "The concessions/camp store is located near the boat docks and is easily walked or driven to with decent selection of foods, gear, and fishing items," explains a camper who stayed at Fox Den, appreciating the convenience of on-site supplies.
What you should know
Campsite selection strategy: The various camping loops at Chain O' Lakes offer different experiences and privacy levels. At Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park, "There are three campgrounds close together, Fox Den and two non-electric campgrounds Turner South and Prairie View that share the bath house which was clean and is in the center of them all."
Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for active wildlife, particularly after dark. "The raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched. So basically, eat dinner and do s'mores early, then everything must be packed into cars for the night and all surfaces wiped down," warns a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow.
Electrical hookups: Power supply varies significantly between sites. "Sites in Honeysuckle have electric posts too far from parking pad. Fox Den also has more space between sites, more level pads and each site is tucked away with trees," notes an experienced camper comparing the park's campgrounds.
Tips for camping with families
Tick precautions: Take preventative measures, especially for families with small children. "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. Luckily our screen house pop up on a tarp that was sprayed ahead for tick repellent plus a blanket on top of that did the trick, but they literally fall out of the trees into people!" reports a visitor at Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park.
Midweek camping: For quieter experiences with fewer crowds, schedule visits outside peak weekend periods. "The campground was really busy during the weekend, but cleared out Sunday and we nearly had the whole loop to ourselves during the week," notes a camper who stayed at Honeysuckle Hollow for an extended visit.
Family-focused amenities: Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort caters specifically to families with enhanced facilities. "We stayed in one of the tent sites across the road from the lakefront sites. The beach is large enough and there are clean bathrooms right there. The camp store sells treats and pizza, very convenient and makes for a more relaxing camping experience when traveling with young kids!"
Tips from RVers
Site spacing considerations: RV campers should research site dimensions before booking. "It's a really nice site, but the running water bathrooms were not cleaned regularly and the pit toilets were almost overflowing on a Thursday. The site was also filled with garbage when we arrived," reports a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow who encountered maintenance issues.
Electrical outlet distance: Check the location of electrical hookups relative to parking pads. At Chicago Northwest KOA, "This KOA has very limited full hook up sites. We paid for the deluxe patio site, which had no sewer. Site was not level but it had a lot of shade which was nice," notes a visitor discussing the practical considerations for RV hookups.
Gate closure times: Be aware of park access restrictions after hours. "One last thing, the gates close at 10 PM and there are tire shredders, you can leave but you can't get back in… unless you want to walk 2+ miles in the dark," cautions a visitor to Turner Lake South, highlighting an important logistical consideration for RV campers planning evening activities outside the park.
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