The best forest glamping near Belvidere, Illinois

Looking for a unique camping experience near Belvidere, Illinois? With over 210 options, Hipcamp has got you covered! If you're looking for a touch of luxury while still being surrounded by nature, glamping is the way to go. With options starting as low as $15 per night and an average price per night of $35, you can find the perfect site to fit your budget. Purplehaze Acres (295 reviews), Linden Campground (190 reviews), and Toadally Natural Garden (127 reviews) are some of the top campsites to consider. If you're an outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring forests, you're in luck! You can choose from over 210 options that offer a forest terrain. Popular amenities include potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your pets along. Popular activities in the area include biking, surfing, and wind sports!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Belvidere

Looking for a unique camping experience near Belvidere, Illinois? With over 210 options, Hipcamp has got you covered! If you're looking for a touch of luxury while still being surrounded by nature, glamping is the way to go. With options starting as low as $15 per night and an average price per night of $35, you can find the perfect site to fit your budget. Purplehaze Acres (295 reviews), Linden Campground (190 reviews), and Toadally Natural Garden (127 reviews) are some of the top campsites to consider. If you're an outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring forests, you're in luck! You can choose from over 210 options that offer a forest terrain. Popular amenities include potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your pets along. Popular activities in the area include biking, surfing, and wind sports!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Belvidere

1. The Lichen Pod - 26' 1974 Argosy

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42mi from Belvidere · 2 sites · Lodging

+ The Lichen Pod is only large enough for single campers!+ Learn more about this land: The southern Driftless Area is one of rolling hills of farmland, prairie and woodlands. The camper is parked near a line of pines with both beautiful light and fresh breezes, located on a working ecological farm. Land is stewarded by an ecologist who grows food and medicinal plants, tends ducks, chickens, quail and honey bees. Agroecological methods used in growing. Woodland, grassland and prairie habitat creation and restoration on going. Learn more about this land: Explore the southern Driftless Region with prairie and woodlands. Lichen Pod trailer is next to allée of eastern white pine and several mature apple trees. Enjoy late morning sun and afternoon shade. Wide open skies and viewing platforms for stargazing. Mown paths for walking through prairie and grasslands. Jane Adams bike path 5 minute ride away for many hours of biking., Bikes available free for use.  Canoe and Kayaks for rent to put in the Pecatonica or Sugar Rivers. Shared barn kitchen with propane cooking surface, cooking utensils and pans, toaster, cooking oil, and myriad cooking ingredients. Two fire circles for building fires. Firewood bundles and fresh eggs available for sale. Boats available to rent if you'd like to paddle a river, wood sauna can be fired up for a fee.

2. Rock Cut State Park

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266 sites · Loves Park, Illinois

Four seasons of fun await at this rock-cut wilderness within day-trip distance of Chicago.

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3. Lowden State Park

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89 sites · Oregon, Illinois

Explore where legendary Chief Black Hawk once lived with his people.

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4. White Pines Forest State Park

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115 sites · Mount Morris, Illinois

Ogle at this resort area just two hours from Chicago.

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Public campgrounds near Belvidere

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Rock Cut Campground

9.2mi from Belvidere · 266 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rock Cut State Park

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Lowden Campground

28mi from Belvidere · 89 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lowden State Park

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White Pines Forest Campground

36mi from Belvidere · 115 sites · in White Pines Forest State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Patrick

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Lichen Pod - 26' 1974 Argosy

I had a great time staying in the pod on Nance’s land with my dog. She was a great host! It’s behind the barn and in its own area. Other campers were there and I didn’t hear them. I had a campfire under the trees where I could look up at the fire and see the stars. It was fun to explore on her land. I meditated on one of the two platforms in the open field area. Very calming listening to nature. The barn was nice to use her burners to make coffee and she has refrigerators in there to store food.