02
Feb
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Channahon State Park
by Scott Shetler
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What's the closest campground to Chicago? Try Channahon State Park in Illinois, which is just 50 miles from the Windy City.
14
Jan
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Illinois Beach State Park
by Scott Shetler
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Illinois Beach State Park is great because its campground permits alcohol and is easily accessible by bicycle.
07
Jan
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Forest Glen Preserve
by Scott Shetler
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One of the best places to go backpacking near Chicago is the Forest Glen Preserve in central Illinois.
17
Dec
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Moraine View State Recreation Area
by Scott Shetler
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Moraine View State Recreation Area is a Chicago-area campground in central Illinois offering camping and hiking, with lots of geese on its lakes.
03
Dec
Chicago Area Campgrounds: White Pines Forest State Park
by Scott Shetler
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White Pines Forest State Park provides 103 camp sites in northern Illinois as well as hiking and fishing.
26
Nov
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Chain O Lakes State Park
by Scott Shetler
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Chain O Lakes State Park is one of the best campgrounds near Chicago for boating and fishing.
19
Nov
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Van Buren State Park (Michigan)
by Scott Shetler
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Michigan's Van Buren State Park offers 220 camping sites with a mile of sandy beaches and dunes.
13
Nov
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Blue Mound State Park (Wisconsin)
by Scott Shetler
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Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin offers 77 wooded camp sites and it's open year-round.
05
Nov
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Kankakee River State Park
by Scott Shetler
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The former Native American site Kankakee River State Park in Illinois features a whopping 260 camping sites.
15
Aug
Chicago Area Campgrounds: Fuller’s Resort and Campground
by Scott Shetler
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Fuller's Resort is a good a place to go camping near Chicago in September or October.