Camping Near Des Plaines, IL

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Des Plaines.

30 nearby15 Private Campgrounds7 Private RV Parks6 State Park Campgrounds
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Green tent on a grassy hillside

Great Lakes Naval Training Center [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

Illinois · 19.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Chicago McCormick Place Marshalling Yard (dry camping - call for directions)

Illinois · 19.9 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Blackwell Family Campground

Illinois · 20.9 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campervan at a national park

Fish Lake Beach Resort

Illinois · 24.1 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV under colorful sunset sky

Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground

Illinois · 24.4 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Illinois Beach State Park

Illinois · 26.8 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Spring Lake Marina

Illinois · 30.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campground with mountain views

Grass Lake Marina and RV Park

Illinois · 30.8 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Fox River Recreation

Wisconsin · 33.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
State park river scene

Chain O'Lakes State Park

Illinois · 34.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Camp Shabbona Woods (Tents)

Illinois · 34.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent near a rushing stream

Chicago Northwest K O A

Illinois · 35.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

WillOaks Campground (Closed)

Illinois · 35.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camper van adventure in nature

Lehman's Lakeside RV Resort

Illinois · 36.6 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Martin Camper Park

Illinois · 37.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Hide-A-Way Lakes

Illinois · 38.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Happy Acres Kampground

Wisconsin · 39.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Chicagoland Speedway/Lakeside Campgrounds (open during events)

Illinois · 40.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Motorhome at a lakeside campground

Hollywood Casino - Oasis RV Park

Illinois · 41.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Wisconsin · 41.6 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Classic Airstream at campsite

Leisure Lake Membership Resort (accepts Good Sam)

Illinois · 42.1 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Bong State Recreation Area - Sunrise Campground

Wisconsin · 42.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Bong State Recreation Area - Sunset Campground

Wisconsin · 43.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire on a beach

Sanders Park (County)

Wisconsin · 43.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Classic Airstream at campsite

Paradise RV

Illinois · 45.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Forest trail through tall trees

West Beach Picnic Shelters

Indiana · 45.5 mi

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

RV Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park

Wisconsin · 45.5 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Big Foot Beach State Park

Wisconsin · 45.9 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Channahon State Park

Illinois · 46.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

YOGI - Chicago/Millbrook

Illinois · 46.1 mi

Private CampgroundModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Des Plaines, IL?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Des Plaines. Popular site types include private campground, private rv park, state park campground.

What types of camping can I do near Des Plaines?

Near Des Plaines you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Des Plaines?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Des Plaines are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.