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Campground Recommendations
Find the best campsites in the midwest using our state and county guides! We’ve scoured the earth and sifted through the rubble to find the most unique state parks, county campgrounds, family-run RV park, and leisurely glamping experiences for you and your family to enjoy the summer sun, fall breeze, or crisp winter air.
Focused around counties in the midwest, our campground recommendations, and state park guides can save you the trouble of hours of research to even tell if the RV park allows tent camping! You’re already one step closer to the best camping near Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and more!
Latest Campsite Recommendations
2 Best Campgrounds for Kendall County Camping | Camping Near Oswego, IL
2 Best Champaign County Campgrounds | Camping Near Champaign, Illinois
2 Best Places for Camping in DeKalb IL | Camping Near Rochelle, IL
Gear Guides
There’s nothing more important than high-quality gear when it’s all that stands between you and the elements. We focus on finding gear with great value – something that won’t break the bank or while you’re out on the trail!
Dive into our gear guides to find the best tents, tent stoves, and ultralight specific gear recommendations!
Latest Gear Guides
3 Light & Ultralight Titanium Tent Stoves to Keep You Warm
4 Sturdy Open Fire Kettles
5 Foolproof & Secure Camping Grill Baskets
Blog
We want to spread everything we know so that you don’t learn the hard way (like we did)! In our blog, you’ll find campground reviews, year-end roundups, and more curated lists outside our county focused campground recommendations!
Latest Blog Posts
- How Much Does It Cost To Camp In Illinois?
Campground prices can vary widely between state parks and private RV-focused campgrounds making it hard to understand how much the cost to camp in Illinois will run you. You don’t want your campsite given away … Read more - 4 Camping Gear Kickstarters Nobody Needed in 2020
This year has been ripe for odd inventions as everyone is stuck in their homes! Take a look at these Kickstarter fails and camping gear that nobody asked for in 2020! While we usually try … Read more - Shabbona Lake Camping Review | Great Group Camping
Nestled within DeKalb County, Shabbona Lake offers some of the best camping within ninety minutes of Chicago. Midwest Camping hit Shabbona Lake camping, just before the turn to winter, in October 2020. We gathered some … Read more - 3 Great Winter Weekends – Cabin Camping Near Chicago
As the days get shorter, there’s nothing better than enjoying the crisp winter air in your own private cabin, camping near chicago. When the lakes and rivers freeze over, new activities spring up that aren’t … Read more
