The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Elburn

Looking for a luxurious camping experience near Elburn, Illinois? With over 200 available options, Hipcamp offers a variety of glamping sites near the river that cater to your needs. Options start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $35. Some of our top campsites include Linden Campground (190 reviews), Beaver Point Cabin (117 reviews), and Escape to Nature (80 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, while popular activities include biking, surfing, and climbing.

Top-rated campgrounds near Elburn

1. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

92 sites · Shabbona, Illinois

Follow the yellow brick road, follow the yellow brick road (otherwise known as Route 30) about an hour west of Chicago and find yourself amidst 1,550 acres of rolling prairie! Shabbona Lake encompasses a unique mix of habitats, providing superb outdoor recreation in an untarnished environment. There’s prairie restoration areas where you can spy a variety of native wildflowers and grasses. Spot your feathered friends on their vacation in the 15-acre migratory waterfowl seasonal nesting area.And for the fishers: the park concession stand sells bait and tackle and rents boats, so you can take a spin and cast a line on the 318.8-acre lake. Tent, RV and cabin camping is available, as well as endless picnicking opportunities. FYI: no booze is allowed in the park, so maybe save your famous margs for another occasion.

2. Illini State Park

100 sites · Marseilles, Illinois

Pack a picnic basket for a romantic or family-filled lunch on the shores of the Illinois RIver.

3. Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

185 sites · Channel Lake, Illinois

Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!

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4. Lowden State Park

89 sites · Oregon, Illinois

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

5. Starved Rock State Park

128 sites · North Utica, Illinois

Gushing waterfalls, ice sculptures, white-tailed deer and soaring eagles offer year-round excitement

Looking for a luxurious camping experience near Elburn, Illinois? With over 200 available options, Hipcamp offers a variety of glamping sites near the river that cater to your needs. Options start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $35. Some of our top campsites include Linden Campground (190 reviews), Beaver Point Cabin (117 reviews), and Escape to Nature (80 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, while popular activities include biking, surfing, and climbing.

Top-rated campgrounds near Elburn

1. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

92 sites · Shabbona, Illinois

Follow the yellow brick road, follow the yellow brick road (otherwise known as Route 30) about an hour west of Chicago and find yourself amidst 1,550 acres of rolling prairie! Shabbona Lake encompasses a unique mix of habitats, providing superb outdoor recreation in an untarnished environment. There’s prairie restoration areas where you can spy a variety of native wildflowers and grasses. Spot your feathered friends on their vacation in the 15-acre migratory waterfowl seasonal nesting area.And for the fishers: the park concession stand sells bait and tackle and rents boats, so you can take a spin and cast a line on the 318.8-acre lake. Tent, RV and cabin camping is available, as well as endless picnicking opportunities. FYI: no booze is allowed in the park, so maybe save your famous margs for another occasion.

2. Illini State Park

100 sites · Marseilles, Illinois

Pack a picnic basket for a romantic or family-filled lunch on the shores of the Illinois RIver.

3. Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

185 sites · Channel Lake, Illinois

Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!

Electrical hookup

4. Lowden State Park

89 sites · Oregon, Illinois

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

5. Starved Rock State Park

128 sites · North Utica, Illinois

Gushing waterfalls, ice sculptures, white-tailed deer and soaring eagles offer year-round excitement

Public campgrounds near Elburn

Shabbona Lake Campground

Shabbona Lake Campground

23mi from Elburn · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Illini Campground

Illini Campground

40mi from Elburn · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Illini State Park

Honeysuckle Hollow Campground

Honeysuckle Hollow Campground

42mi from Elburn · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Lowden Campground

Lowden Campground

47mi from Elburn · 89 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lowden State Park

Starved Rock Campground

Starved Rock Campground

49mi from Elburn · 128 sites · Tents, RVs · in Starved Rock State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Elburn

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona, Illinois

Illini State Park

Illini State Park

Marseilles, Illinois

Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Channel Lake, Illinois

Lowden State Park

Lowden State Park

Oregon, Illinois

Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

North Utica, Illinois

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Top parks near Elburn

Governor Dodge State Park

Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)

Mirror Lake State Park

Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Brunet Island State Park

Council Grounds State Park

Hartman Creek State Park

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

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