Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Des Plaines

38 campgrounds 232 available sites

Blackhawk Valley Campground

Rockford, IL · 60.2 mi from Des Plaines

5.0 (5 reviews)

Blackhawk Valley Resort, located on the outskirts of Rockford, offers a variety of recreational activities such as playgrounds, mini golf, and sports, all set in a picturesque countryside with shaded sites and clean facilities. Guests can enjoy tu...

  • RV sites: 145
  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly

King's Camp

Chana, IL · 65.4 mi from Des Plaines

4.6 (5 reviews)

  • Beach Access
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Waste Disposal

Pearl Lake

South Beloit, IL · 65.7 mi from Des Plaines

4.0 (5 reviews)

Lake Holiday

Demotte, IN · 69.6 mi from Des Plaines

  • Wi Fi
  • General Store
  • Beach Access
  • Restrooms

Love's RV Stop-Demotte IN 394

De Motte, IN · 69.9 mi from Des Plaines

3.8 (5 reviews)

Love's RV Hookup in Demotte, IN, located off I-65 at Exit 230, offers RV travelers a safe and clean stop with modern amenities, including 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer hookups, Wi-Fi, and recreational facilities. Guests enjoy...

  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly

Explore Des Plaines, IL

Population: 59,156

Nearby city: Chicago, IL

Approx. 18 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 640 ft

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Explore Des Plaines, IL

Population: 59,156

Nearby city: Chicago, IL

Approx. 18 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 640 ft

About Des Plaines, Illinois

Set along the Des Plaines River in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, Des Plaines, Illinois is a convenient base for campgrounds and RV parks near the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Ride or stroll the Des Plaines River Trail, explore the lakes and bike paths of Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve), and look for paddling, fishing, and birding close to town. Day trips to Lake Michigan beaches and the North Shore are easy from here.

Camping near Des Plaines leans RV-friendly, with tent sites available and a few glamping stays for extra comfort. Cabins are scarce. You’ll find 25 nearby outdoor stays, with an average nightly rate around $52 USD and typical ranges from $50 to $134 USD. Most campgrounds operate spring through fall, with limited winter options, so book ahead for peak weekends and shoulder-season stays.

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