Lake Camping in Aurora, Illinois, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2024

United States
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Illinois
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Aurora

98% (366 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Aurora

Dog-friendly getaways

3 top lakeside campgrounds near Aurora

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The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun!

8 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Chicago, IL

Twenty years of growing this farm... Not what grows here but the farm itself! Stone and brick pulled from the ground till we found the beautiful earth beneath and built an incredible community around it. Or rather, it grew itself from the energy that surrounds it. It's a special spot where you may happen upon a fire in the sugar shack while we boil city collected sap into maple syrup or have an open jam night with world class jazz musicians. Enjoy the morning serenade of our rooster! Really, just come and be here. Though we think we're pretty cool, a few things to note that you may not think are so cool: There is a train that runs directly behind the farm. Light sleepers, may want to bring ear plugs. Bring your tent to The Vaudeville! (RVs, campers, trailers, vans please see the ** at the bottom). Our urban farm is smack in the middle of Chicago only a 10 minute bike or train ride from Downtown, Lake Michigan, The Mag Mile and all Chicago has to offer! Bike the Lake Shore Trail, walk the 606, kayak the Chicago River, catch a blues show or Hawks game or just relax with the goats and chickens in the 9,000 square foot farm that we absolutely love to share with fellow campers! ** We have stopped hosting RVs, campers/vans, pull behinds and larger vehicles because we are finding it difficult to get them in the entrance gate but if you feel amazingly capable with your backing in skills in your rig and you're super patient, laid back and extra cool, let us know and we may be able to make it work!! :)

East Woods on the IL River

3 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Ottawa, IL

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.

Shore lakefront

1 site · Tent1 acre · Mundelein, IL

Learn more about this land:Beautiful peaceful and serene. Lakefront property-1 hour to Chicago- or Milwaukee. Great America 15 minutes - Chicago botanical gardens 40 minutes. Train station 5 minutes- local downtown eateries

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona, Illinois

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Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Channel Lake, Illinois

Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Channahon, Illinois

Lakeside camping near Aurora guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Aurora, Illinois, with a lake as your preferred activity/terrain, we've got you covered. We offer over 99 options in the area, each offering beautiful lakeside views and activities. Check out our top campsites like Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), East Woods on the IL River (135 reviews), and The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun! (136 reviews) for some of the best camping experiences. With popular amenities like showers, campfires, and potable water, and activities like swimming, wind sports, and historic sites, you're sure to have an unforgettable time. Plus, our average price per night is $40, with options as low as $25. Start planning your lake camping adventure near Aurora, Illinois today!