Suggestions for Chicago area campground?

[wbmiller3]

I'm in the process of planning our summer trip and I want to visit Wisconsin and Michigan. On the way I want to spend a day or two near Chicago and visit the Field Museum. Anyone have a recommendation for a campground in the area? It doesn't have to be super close; I would drive farther for a nice place.

Thanks,

[schmazel]

The closest campground to downtown Chicago seems to be Illinois Beach State Park, which is about forty miles away. It is on Lake Michigan near the Wisconsin border.

[rangarr1]

Bill,
There is a DuPage county park called Blackwell. The campground is open Friday and Saturday nights from May through September. I live in the area and this is a very nice park and not very far from 88. WEB site: http://www.dupageforest.com/preserves/blackwell.html
Only problem is only open Friday and Saturday with checkout Sunday. Illinois Beach State Park is also very nice.

[sharoden]

Check out this link, both are quite nice and within and hour to the city. State parks in the close vicinity fill up fast on a first come first serve basis.

http://www.co.kane.il.us/ForestPreserve/recreation.asp

[wbmiller3]

Thanks to all! Great info.

[baker75]

I will be looking for one around Lake Villa just outside of Chicago, anyone know the area?

[Fastboatguy]

Chain-O-Lakes state park is a bit northwest of Lake Villa but I am not familiar with the facilities there. Mike K.

[sharoden]

Chain of Lakes is a great spot, but it tends to fill up quick, It has Water(at least close by) and Electric to most sites no sewer hooks ups. How long will you be staying?