Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor - Camping

Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area

Open

Open From January To October

Phone

815/423-5326

Details

There is one designated camping area with Class C sites which have graveled pads, water and pit tolets. The camping area has a sanitary dump station. Class C sites have vehicular access or walk-in with shower access; $7 per night.

IandM Canal State Trail

Open

Open All Year

Phone

815/942-0796

Details

Backpack carry-in is allowed at designated Class D sites along the 61-mile trail. Call the park office for location of these sites. Class D sites are for tent camping or primitive sites (walk-in or backpack) with no vehicular access; $6 per night.

IandM Canal State Trail--Channahon Access

Open

Open All Year

Phone

815/467-4271

Details

Limited tent camping or primitive sites(walk-in or backpack)are available. These are Class D sites with no vehicular access; $6 per night. There is also an area for youth group camping; $1 per person fee with a minimum daily fee of $10. Open fires are permitted in campstoves and fire pits provided at the sites. Permits must be obtained from the park office before camping.

IandM Canal State Trail--Gebhard Woods Access

Open

Open All Year

Phone

815/942-0796

Details

Limited tent camping or primitive sites (walk-in or backpack) are available. These are Class D sites with no vehicular access; $6 per night. There are toilets, drinking water, and picnicking facilities--all handicapped accessible. Youth group camping is also available; $1 per person with a daily minimum fee of $10. Open fires are permitted in campstoves and fire pits provided at the sites. Permits must be obtained from the park office prior to camping.

Illinois State Park Campground

Open

Open All Year

Phone

815/795-2448

Details

There is something for every type of camper at Illini State Park. Both tent and trailer sites, including electric and sanitation service, are offered and some of the sites offer breathtaking views of the Illinois River. A youth area is available for youth groups and should be reserved in advance through the site office; $1 per person with a $10 daily minimum fee. All campers should obtain permits from the site staff or campground host upon arrival. The park has both Class A and B sites. Class A includes showers, electricity, and vehicular access; $8, plus a $3 utility fee per night. Class B includes electricity and vehicular access; $7, plus a $3 utility fee per night.

Starved Rock State Park Campground

Open

Open All Year

Phone

815/667-4726

Details

There is a large campground in the south of the park with 133 Class A campsites, complete with water, electricity and showers, a separate youth group camping area, and a children's playground. There is a sanitary dump. Toilets, drinking water, and picnicking facilities are all handicapped accessible. Permits may be obtained from the park office or at the permit booth in the campground area. Class A sites include showers, electricity, and vehicular access; $8, plus are $3 utility fee per night.

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Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

Mileage:70 mi

Description: Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Big Foot Beach State Park offers 5 miles of hiking trails, 100 campsites (14 with electricity), a sandy beach and picnic areas. The park has one picnic shelter available for rent, and a playground for small children.
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area Campground

Mileage:72 mi

Description: Approximately 4,515-acres await visitors to this multi-use recreation area in Kenosha County. The recreation area offers traditional outdoor activities as well as unique opportunities. Dog training, model airplanes, rocketry and falconry co-exist with rare species and habitats.
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Kettle Moraine Sf Southern Unit Campground

Mileage:92 mi

Description: KET1: A visit to the Kettle Moraine State Forest reveals the natural beauty of the region. More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit making this facility a popular area for a wide variety of users. Visitors to the forest can camp in one of three family campgrounds, a horse riders camp or one of two group camps, hike, mountain bike, ride a horse, snowmobile or ski on the 160+ miles of trail, swim at one of two beaches, backpack to an overnight shelter on the Ice Age Trail, picnic, fish, hunt, or tour three historic cabin sites. There are also facilities for use by those with disabilities including a cabin in the campground and an accessible nature trail. Visit the Southern Unit, experience the beauty and take advantage of the diversity of facilities it has to offer.
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Lake Kegonsa Campground

Mileage:113 mi

Description: One of the best-kept secrets of southern Wisconsin, Lake Kegonsa State Park offers a variety of recreational activities set along its 3,200-acre lake. Features include oak woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There is a swimming beach and a boat launch within 1 mile of the campground. Fishing opportunities are excellent on Lake Kegonsa, and fishing from a boat is preferred. There are hiking trails and picnic areas and local marinas have boats available to rent. All sites are fully or partially wooded.
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New Glarus Woods State Park Campground

Mileage:115 mi

Description: Located close to the Sugar River State Trail, you'll find wooded campsites and quiet solitude. There is a connector trail to the Sugar River State Trail from New Glarus Woods.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"