Camping Near Chicago, IL
There are 48 campgrounds within driving distance of Chicago, IL in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Indiana Dunes NP, about 34 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Chicago (41).
Closest campgrounds to Chicago
- Indiana Dunes NP — 34 mi from Chicago · IN - Porter · $25/night · Vistas 7
- Dunbar Group Site — 35 mi from Chicago · Dunbar Group Site · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Dunewood Campground — 36 mi from Chicago · Dunewood Campground · Vistas 7
- Starved Rock State Park — 81 mi from Chicago · IL - Utica · $25/night · Vistas 6.5
- Miami — 120 mi from Chicago · Miami · Vistas 5.6
- THOMSON CAUSEWAY — 128 mi from Chicago · THOMSON CAUSEWAY · Vistas 6.5
- Lost Bridge West — 129 mi from Chicago · Lost Bridge West · Vistas 5
- Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area — 131 mi from Chicago · Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area · Vistas 6.4
- Kilsoquah Camp — 134 mi from Chicago · Kilsoquah Camp · Vistas 5
- Pines Point Campground (MI) — 137 mi from Chicago · Pines Point Campground (MI) · Vistas 6.5
- FISHERMANS CORNER — 144 mi from Chicago · FISHERMANS CORNER · Vistas 6
- BLANDING LANDING — 145 mi from Chicago · BLANDING LANDING · Vistas 6
- Devil's Lake State Park — 150 mi from Chicago · WI - Baraboo · $20/night · Vistas 7
- Raccoon State Recreation Area — 151 mi from Chicago · Raccoon State Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND — 155 mi from Chicago · NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.3
- Condon Lakes West — 157 mi from Chicago · Condon Lakes West · Vistas 5
- GLEASONS LANDING — 163 mi from Chicago · GLEASONS LANDING · Free · Vistas 6.8
- HUNGERFORD EQUESTRIAN GROUP CAMPSITE — 163 mi from Chicago · HUNGERFORD EQUESTRIAN GROUP CAMPSITE · Vistas 5.5
- BOWMAN BRIDGE — 163 mi from Chicago · BOWMAN BRIDGE · Vistas 6
- Bowman Lake Area — 163 mi from Chicago · Bowman Lake Area · Vistas 6.5
- LAKE MICHIGAN AT MANISTEE — 166 mi from Chicago · LAKE MICHIGAN AT MANISTEE · Vistas 7.8
- WILBORN CREEK (GROUP CAMP) — 169 mi from Chicago · WILBORN CREEK (GROUP CAMP) · Vistas 6.1
- FORREST W. BO WOOD — 169 mi from Chicago · FORREST W. BO WOOD · Vistas 5.3
- Sullivan Marina and Campground — 170 mi from Chicago · Sullivan Marina and Campground · Vistas 5
- Wolf Creek State Park — 174 mi from Chicago · Wolf Creek State Park · Vistas 5
- Eagle Creek State Park — 174 mi from Chicago · Eagle Creek State Park · Vistas 5
- M-37: White Cloud to Baldwin — 174 mi from Chicago · M-37: White Cloud to Baldwin · Vistas 5.3
- LONE POINT — 177 mi from Chicago · LONE POINT · Vistas 5.7
- COON CREEK (IL) — 178 mi from Chicago · COON CREEK (IL) · Vistas 5
- OPOSSUM CREEK — 178 mi from Chicago · OPOSSUM CREEK · Vistas 5
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Camping near Chicago FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Chicago?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Indiana Dunes NP, roughly 34 miles from Chicago, IL. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Chicago?
Yes. 41 campgrounds near Chicago, IL are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Chicago page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.