where is the best place to camp near chicago?

Jacob

i'm a camping enthusiest mostly with scouts, but i would like to go camping elsewhere. i'd like to know where the best places around northern chicago and lake county are to camp. preferably a campground that would let me and my friends build natural shelters.

thanks
jacob

Answer
It is about 3 hours from Chicago, but check out Apple River Canyon State Park near Galena. It is beautiful.

I know it is farther than you talked about, and COL is nice too. Just trying to expand your options.

Wheres the best place near Chicago to go camping?

incognitiv

Not starved rock, and nowhere that's going to be super-expensive. Also I like hiking trails, river or lake, and hopefully a little elevation/rocks/cliffs something, not just in the woods.

Answer
Below are 4 campgrounds within Illinois. They are between 90 min and about 3 hrs from Chgo. and listed from the closest to the farthest.

Miles of hiking and swimming in Lake Michigan are next to your campsite. Find out below:

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/Parks/R2/ILBEACH.HTM

Forest trails and moss covered cliffs are near campsites below:

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/WHITEPNS.HTM

5 trails wind through limestone and dolamite formations along the Apple River where you can catch your dinner:

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/APPLE.HTM


More strenuous trails and climbing will await you here. Outstanding views of the Mississippi River and fishing below:

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/PALISADE.HTM

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