The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. That’s why we’ve gone and researched 25 awesome campgrounds within two hours of Chicago.
When you only have a weekend to get away from home, it’s critical to avoid wasting hours driving to your campground or RV park. Your valuable time should be spent relaxing and recovering in the great outdoors–not fighting traffic. So whether your choice is in a cabin, tent, or RV, we made sure to find many locations that will fulfill your desires for a weekend away.
You’ll find that the Chicago area of the Midwest offers great outdoor activities such as hiking and biking trails, fishing, and even horseback riding if that’s your thing. The southern shores of Lake Michigan, where the corners of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan converge, offer many opportunities to get outside and enjoy this unique area of the Midwest.
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CHICAGO AREA
Camp Sullivan : Oak Forest, IL

14630 Oak Park Ave.
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Tent $ RV: $35-$60
Cabin: $80-$110
Bunkhouse: $140-$210
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Illinois Beach State Park : Zion, IL

NORTHERN ILLINOIS
LaSalle/Peru KOA: North Utica, IL

756 North 3150th Road
North Utica, IL 61373
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Kankakee South KOA: Chebanse, IL

425 East 6000 South Road
Chebanse, IL 60922
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Starved Rock State Park: Oglesby, IL

2668 East 873 Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
$25-$35
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Chicago Northwest KOA: Union, IL

8404 South Union Road
Union, IL 60180
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Matthiessen State Park: North Utica, IL

Route 178
North Utica, IL 61373
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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area: Morris, IL

5010 N. Jugtown Rd.
Morris, IL 60450
Free
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Gebhard Woods State Park: Morris, IL

401 Ottawa Street
Morris, IL 60450
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Chain O’ Lakes State Park: Spring Grove, IL

8916 Wilmot Road
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Tent & RV: $12-$25
Cabin: $50
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Channahon State Park : Channahon, IL

Channahon, IL 60410
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White Pines Forest State Park : Mt. Morris, IL

6712 West Pines Rd
CMt. Morris, IL 61054
Tent & RV: $10
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Kankakee River State Park : Bourbonnais, IL

5314 W. Rt. 102
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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Lowden State Park : Oregon, IL

1411 North River Road
Oregon, IL 61061
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Thomas Woods Campground : Marengo, IL

3100 IL-23
Marengo, IL 60152
Tent & RV: $12-$18
RV Only: $22-$33
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Emerald Trails Campground : Crete, IL

3132 East Goodenow Rd
Crete, IL 60417
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Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort : Volo, IL

32223 N US Highway 12
Volo, IL 60073
Tent & RV: $30-$53
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Sycamore RV Resort: Sycamore, IL

375 E. North Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
$34-$38
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Lehman’s Lakeside RV Resort: Marengo, IL

19609 Harmony Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort: Newark, IL

8574 Millbrook Rd
Newark, IL 60541
$60
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MICHIGAN & INDIANA
Warren Dunes State Park: Sawyer, MI

12032 Red Arrow Highway
Sawyer MI, 49125
$22-$37
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Van Buren State Park: South Haven, MI

23960 Ruggles Road
S. Haven MI, 49090
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Fullers Resort and Campground: Buchanan, MI

1622 East Clear Lake Road
Buchanan, MI 49107
Tent & RV: $25-$39
Cottage: $155-$200
Cabin: $95-$145
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Potato Creek State Park: North Liberty, IN

25601 State Road 4
North Liberty, IN 46554
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Indiana Dunes State Park: Chesterton, IN

1600 N. 25 E.
Chesterton, IN 46304
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