98% (243) • 1 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Aurora
East Woods on the IL River
1. East Woods on the IL River
97%
(324)
39mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This 25 acre parcel was once owned by a sand mining company. There are mounds and valleys all along the Illinois River. We purchased the property in 1987, and cut in the road. The city of Ottawa recently annexed the property into the Ottawa city limits. It's like owning our own wild park.
Pets
Campfires
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$36
/ night
98% (243) • 1 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Aurora
East Woods on the IL River
1. East Woods on the IL River
97%
(324)
39mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This 25 acre parcel was once owned by a sand mining company. There are mounds and valleys all along the Illinois River. We purchased the property in 1987, and cut in the road. The city of Ottawa recently annexed the property into the Ottawa city limits. It's like owning our own wild park.
Pets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Mike
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot little spot tucked back in a wooded area with plenty of space for us to relax. There is also a large field to run around/stretch our legs. The host, Katie, was very accommodating and met us beforehand to show us exactly where to go. Only downside is the proximity to the train tracks, which woke us up a few times in the night. Otherwise, fantastic spot and would stay again!
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Erin
August 2025
Tent
With pets
The camping spot was charming and Katie was very friendly! Gave me a full tour upon check in and was very accommodating to my check in time. The spot has trains that pass through often (I didn’t mind) and you can hear children playing sports across the way occasionally but overall the spot is pretty secluded. my dog loved exploring the creek. would come again.
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Andrea
July 2025
16 ft car
Katie was very friendly and helpful. The camping spot was private and very peaceful. We were within walking distance of a dog park, restaurants and gas stations, but still felt secluded. We hiked at Starved Rock Friday and Matthiessen Saturday morning. Perfect weekend.
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Cara
June 2025
Tent
With pets
The land is a nice little spot. Katie is very sweet and welcoming.
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Mark
May 2025
Tent
I loved how you could drive back, in the field, to either camp out your vehicle, or walk into this wooded site. There is a firepit ready for use. You may have to bring your camp shovel, to cleanup the pit. There is a lot of wood, cut into large logs, so if you have something to cut it down too small pieces, great. The stream, that runs through there is nice, but not enough to go fishing in. If you don’t mind loud train noises, or an announcer, giving you a play by play announcement over a loud speaker. Overall, it’s pretty quiet all through the night.
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Jesenia
May 2025
Tent
Was a cute little spot with enough space to chill and enjoy the sounds of nature! Train was a little loud but otherwise a fantastic spot for some peace! outside of the town so you can pick up food or supplies if needed!
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Jules
March 2025
Tent
The creek was gorgeous and I want to come back in the summer and maybe take a dip in the watering hole! The spot was nice and private. We were lucky that there wasn’t anyone in the Airbnb on the land so we had the space more to ourselves. There is a train yard right next to the camping spot that is quite loud when a train goes by. I’m a really good sleeper so I didn’t mind it that much but if you are sensitive to noise when you sleep that might be hard to deal with. Other than that I had a great time and Katie is great and I hope to come back!
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Nick
February 2025
Tent
Katie was the best! The campsite was well kept and easy to access. The train was a little noisy, but it didn’t bother us. Would recommend this spot!
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