96% (229)
Top-rated campgrounds near Kankakee
96% (229)
Top-rated campgrounds near Kankakee
Public campgrounds near Kankakee
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James
November 2025
Tent
Fantastic piece of land and fantastic people! It was quiet and beautiful, perfect kind of spot for cozy and secluded camping. Heidi couldn’t have been more nice and helpful, it was really a phenomenal experience. Can’t say enough good things, definitely try this out!
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Eric
November 2025
Tent
Easy to get to, great spot, tons of room. It's a horse farm with lots of friendly animals running around. (But the camping area is down a small trail and secluded). Heidi brought us fresh eggs in the morning and the roosters made sure we didn't over sleep and waste our day. I'd def come back here. Thanks
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Drew
October 2025
Tent
This is our 3rd time camping here. We love the land. And Heidi is an amazing host who always goes above and beyond
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Julia
October 2025
Tent
We enjoyed our stay. The description was perfect and Heidi was very helpful in helping us take our gear to our site. We had a wonderful night's stay. The load of wood provided was really nice. The fresh eggs were a nice extra too!
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Chelsea
October 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I loved camping on Heidi's land. It was our daughter's first time camping, she is 6 months old. They have dogs on their property and my daughter loved the pomeranian. All of their dogs were super friendly and great with our daughter. We had the camp site next to the ravine, very beautiful. The site was big, lots of space. Heidi and her husband were wonderful hosts! We definitely recommend the stay! The property was easy to find and we had good cell service.
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Vanisa
September 2025
With kids
The Hruby Ranch was everything we were hoping for and more. You can tell immediately that there is a lot of love put into the property. It is very well maintained and easy to do our overnight getaway, having comforts of home and still outdoor camping feeling. Seeing both sunset and sunrise from our site was so special. The animals were our kiddos favorite along with the trampoline!
Thank you Tom and Ally for the hospitality, we hope to make this at least an annual getaway.
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Cyndi
September 2025
Tent
With kids
We had an excellent experience. The campsite was absolutely massive for our group of 17 people. I would definitely come here again.
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Emily
September 2025
Tent
A last-minute change of plans, we originally reserved Meadow's Edge, but Heidi offered to move us to a different site that was a better fit for our needs. Arrival instructions were clear, but you do need to read them. When you get to the (correct) driveway, there are a few buildings where the horses are tended, and the parking lot and campground are beyond. You drive past the buildings through a field, with horses on the left, until you reach the wooded area. An orange portapotty marks the campground entrance. The camp site had everything we needed for a night - picnic table, fire pit and accessories, space for a tent, and recycling/garbage bins. The walk from the parking area to our site was not far, but we took Heidi up on the tractor help at the start and used the cart provided when leaving, as we had some heavy things. Easy, private, clean, peaceful. There was some noise from surrounding area (distant music, truck noises), but not problem. Tiller visited us when we were packing up and what they say about him is true. Horses and chickens also very cool. Would recommend and would stay again.
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Rachel
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Heidi has such a special spot! We had such a relaxing, fun time. Our site had everything we needed and more. Heidi was so helpful getting our stuff to our site for us and it was easy to walk stuff out with a wagon. The trails are clearly marked and easy to maneuver. It was an easy drive to many good hiking spots. We also love all of the animals! Tiller, one of the dogs, was a regular visitor and such a good boy! Our son loved going to visit the barn each day to visit the animals and Heidi was so welcoming in introducing us to the animals and showing us around. We will absolutely be back!
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Janina
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Heidi's welcome to our magical woods site was perfect for my family. There are a few sites, and their operation is smooth and feels visitor oriented. Heidi is very kind. The sites have the most useful basics. Trash and recycling, wood starters, lighters, and trash bags. There is a grill to drop over the firepit. The sites are all in heavily sided area, with no traffic sounds. We loved that it was not drive up, and the family helpfully and without hesitating carried our things via tractor. We had the pondside paradise space. We fit 7 people, 3 tents ama 3 hammocks. Note that each site has an entry and exit for the tractor. You have to adjust to camping across those wide paths. Our site may have been the most private, as we were at the end of the tractor road/path. The stream in the description is at the bottom of a huge green ravine. Heidi's family have tied a rope such that you can clamber down the ravine edge. The pond is lovely, albeit very small and slowly drying up. Despite being near water, there were no bugs, as Heidi had promised! It took some time to understand the path to the port-o-potty. Many of the other sites seemed to be closer or open to the tractor road. The overhead trees were glorious and we heard woodpeckers, coyotes, and possibly a wolf. Loved the barn cats, dogs, sheep, goat, chickens, mini horse and chickens. Tiller visited a few times too - A quiet, very gentle dog. 20-30 min from starved rock and mathiessen . Highly highly recommend!
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Lauren
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was our second time staying on Heidi’s beautiful land. Another perfect camping trip!
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Lor
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Heidi was an unbelievable host! The sites are very happy private and pleasant to be in. I cannot recommend this spot enough, especially if you’re looking to enjoy all the national parks in the area. The proceeds that are made from these camping sites go towards the equestrian therapy that Heidi graciously runs. Everything about this place is loving safe and beautiful.
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Nameless
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Had a great time. Heidi and tiller are great hosts!!!
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Jazzy
June 2025
Tent
The place we stayed at was great and we had a ton of fun!! Heidi is such a sweet, kind host, she was a ton of help with getting our stuff back to camp! There’s an option for free camp games and she provides water, eggs, and other goodies. Overall great place and a great host with cute doggies!
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Brad
June 2025
Tent
Heidi is a great host! We stayed for just one night so that we could be close to Mathieson State Park. Our campground was comfortable and well-appointed. We stopped by her farm to visit her horses, goats, chickens, and other pets.
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Chrissy
June 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great weekend. The kids absolutely loved all the animals, the host was friendly and very helpful and the campsite was very spacious and maintained.
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Christina
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Spectacular! Location: the campground itself was very well maintained, our group had 4 tents and we had plenty of room without feeling crowded but also still felt nestled in nature. At night you can see stars between the trees and even better, as it is summer, we saw fireflies twinkling in the trees! -it gets DARK, and it was very peaceful. Our host Heidi was amazing, she was very responsive, prepares the area to minimize mosquitoes, provides delicious eggs, and has a tractor to help carry things back and forth to the car. Everyone collectively fell in love with her dog Tiller and it is not far at all from starved rock. I only wished we booked a longer stay!
The trail to the bathroom is clear and having stayed in the cleared areas we had no issues with ticks. There is adequate shade but morning was still very bright where we set up our tents.
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erin
June 2025
Tent
What a lovely time! Heidi was a kind and friendly host, who got us packed in and out in a rain storm. The property is well maintained, with well thought out spaces for tents, hammocks and chill areas. Thank you for the firewood delivery (at a reasonable price), and the quick communication via the app! We had a great time onsite, a quick 25 minute drive to Starved Rock for a hike, and loved meeting the horses, goats, chickens and our new best friend, Tiller the pupper. Thanks, Heidi! Looking forward to next time.
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Mel
June 2025
Tent
100/10 experience. Will come again! So peaceful and private
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Morgan
June 2025
Tent
We loved our stay this past weekend! The campsite was beautiful and clean, included firewood, hand sanitizer, fire starters, chairs, trash/recycle bins, fire pit and a picnic table! We loved having Tiller (doggo and camp host) come around and check in on us 🐾 Heidi and Stan were so helpful with including detailed instructions to get there and what to expect! They also helped bring our gear to our site and back. They would respond so quickly to any messages and were super friendly!! Being around the gorgeous horses, doggos, cats, chickens and goats was an added bonus to the experience for us! The site is so close to starved rock and buffalo rock which was perfect for us as we hiked a lot! Thank you Heidi and Stan!! 🌿
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