Hideaway's & Hidden Camp Grounds and Lakes

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  Looking for a family Camping experience in the Chicago area?

Don't spend your vacation driving when there are many great Campgrounds within 1 to 2 hours from Chicago... We'll do it for you. Since this site is under construction we will be adding more sites as we check them out. We will also list nearby resturants,shopping,entertainment in the area.

Many campgrounds are geared to familys, others are not.This site is dedicated to give you feedback on these locations. If you would like to post your experiences ( good or bad) please do.

Campgrounds are listed by distance (closest to Chicago Area)

Hideaway Lakes  8045 Van Emmon Rd Yorkville, Ill  (1 hr from Chicago):

THE GOOD: Great Location, many RV sites daily and seasonaly. Swimming,Fishing great walking, nature paths. Entertainment on some weekends. Allows Rv's/Campers/Tents/Rentals

The Bad:  Older campground, party place, gets very crowded on the weekends and holidays. Older bathrooms and showers

Whats Nearby?: There are many resturants and shopping in Yorkville at rt 47 and rt 34, (even a Menards.)


Leisure Lake Resort

21900 SW Frontage Rd
Joliet, IL 60404
The Good: Great location (right off I-55) Shopping and resturants nearby. Very clean and well kept
The Bad:    yearly membership

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