RV camping near Schererville, Indiana provides easy access to the Lake Michigan watershed and Kankakee River basin. Most campgrounds in the area sit on flat terrain with elevations between 650-750 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with humidity levels averaging 65-75%, creating conditions where evening campfires often need additional kindling to maintain consistent flames.
What to do
Fishing at Lake Alexander RV Park: Located within an hour's drive of Chicago, this 120-acre natural setting offers quality fishing opportunities on the Kankakee River. "Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago. The camp is 120 acres of natural beauty on the banks of the Kankakee River," notes camper Iris A.
Swimming at Oak Lake RV Resort: The resort features a pond with a floating obstacle course that's popular during summer months. "Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s'mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories. The kids are still raving about it!" shared Nadiehsda B. after extending their planned weekend stay to nearly two weeks.
Water recreation at Cedar Lake: Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park provides access to a private beach with complimentary water equipment. "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," notes Holly S., who appreciated the secure facilities.
What campers like
Clean, modern facilities: Love's RV Stop in Demotte receives consistently positive reviews for its new amenities. "It just opened and it is well designed. The check in online is very easy. I will definitely check out other Loves RV locations when traveling. Good value and secure," writes Ken P. Another camper, Steven C., adds: "Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court for some activities if you have kids."
Gated security at overnight stops: Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort in Joliet offers added security features appreciated by travelers. "Friendly staff who were quick to respond to any issues. $46/night (+fees) for a pull-through spot. Pet-friendly. Pleasant park with good pad," notes reviewer TK n E. The resort also provides morning amenities: "A little pricey. $63 with tax and amenities. Did have free ice, free coffee, and juice, and donut in the morning," adds James B.
Spacious sites for larger rigs: Several campgrounds can accommodate bigger RVs without crowding. "Our site was a large pull-through with a separate area for the picnic table," reports one camper at Oak Lake RV Resort. At Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground, a visitor observed, "This is a small, bare-bones operation, but it's safe and friendly; a great stop-over for passing through Chicagoland or Joliet. Level sites, full hook-ups."
What you should know
Seasonal operating schedules: Most RV parks in the area have limited operating seasons. Lake Alexander RV Park operates "from April 15 to October 15" with rates of "$38 (30-amp electric service)" and "$42 (50-amp electric service)" for RV overnight stays. Oak Lake RV Resort and Cedar Lake Ministries also close during winter months.
Water service limitations: Some parks restrict water availability during colder months. At Hollywood Casino Hotel & RV Resort, one camper notes: "No water before 4/15," indicating seasonal water restrictions despite year-round operation.
Highway noise varies by location: Proximity to major highways affects ambient sound levels. Enchanted Shores camper Georgeann D. warns: "Located right on US45-US52. Lots of truck traffic stopping at the intersection makes lots of noise at night."
Amenity variations between parks: Woodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park offers full hookup sites but lacks certain facilities. "This place is more of a trailer park for more long term residents. They don't provide any showers toilets or wifi. As well every spot has cemented runners which is a nice touch but you must back into them," reports Alan I.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Oak Lake RV Resort provides convenient play areas near camping sites. "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," shares Sadie H.
Recreation options: Multiple campgrounds offer organized activities for children. "From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup," notes one Oak Lake visitor, who appreciated the "movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s'mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories."
Security features: Parents value added safety measures at certain parks. Holly S. appreciated that Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park "has a key pad handle which made me feel safe while showering" and noted its location is "close to a grocery store and not far from US 41."
Tips from RVers
Online check-in efficiency: Love's RV Hookup locations offer streamlined arrival processes. "As we were driving eastbound on I80 that day, we spotted the Love's RV Hookup... Having checked out one of their other locations in Bloomington earlier in the year, which I have to admit, I was fairly impressed by, we decided to stop in here," reports Stuart K., who appreciated the "pristine, brand-new" shower stalls and other amenities.
Electric service reliability: Check what amperage is available before arrival. At Love's RV Stop in Demotte, one camper reported: "The only complaint I had is the site we were at showed a ground fault on the 50amp Circuit so I had to use the 30 amp circuit but it's Nov so no need to run dual ACs minor issue but still make sure your using your EPM devices."
Pull-through availability: Sites that don't require backing in are limited but available at several parks. Hollywood Casino offers "pull-through spot[s]" while Oak Lake RV Resort provides staff assistance: "From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup. We were nervous about fitting our big rig, but pull-through site #17 made it flawless."
