Beach Camping Near Leonore, Illinois, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

89% (117 reviews)

If you're looking for camping near Leonore, Illinois, Hipcamp has over 210 options to choose from. With options as low as $10 per night, you'll find something to fit any budget. Check out highly rated campsites like The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun! (136 reviews), R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping (51 reviews), and The Old Rugged Barn (51 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal. And if you're into wind sports, fishing, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities to get active in the great outdoors.

Popular camping styles for Leonore

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Paradise Quarry

97%

(51)

1 site · RV, Tent · Sugar Grove, IL

Welcome to our beautiful property! This is a very special place, located an hour from Chicago and only minutes from the west suburbs, you will be transported to another time! This has to be the best “swimming/ fishing hole” in Chicagoland and you can have it all to yourself. The property features 20 acres of woods, prairie and an 8 acre lake!!! The lake is crystal clear because it’s so deep (reportedly 125 ft) and is sandy on the bottom. We created a massive beach area with many camping spots to choose from. The kids will love exploring the trails on foot and on bike. Everyone will love lounging under the umbrellas on the comfy chaise lounges and enjoying the views. You won’t want to leave, but if you need to restock, there a gas station 1/4 mile away and full service grocery store and restaurant under a mile away. We even get pizza delivered! There’s a nice driveway of gravel that leads to a nice open field for RV campers. Tent campers can continue to the beach and set up in style. The property was once an active quarry and was then basically abandoned for 40-50 years. Nature took over over, Trees matured, the stocked lake grew some massive fish. A few years ago we started camping out there and just loved it. We’ve worked hard to make it amazing and we want to share it with you.

2. Kayak Starved Rock Campground

87%

(171)

41 sites · RVs, Tents · Ottawa, IL

Waterfront Rustic Primitive(no water/no electric/no showers) Camping we allow primitive tent camping(whole campground), tear drop campers, pop up campers(sites 60 and up) and campervans(whole campground) we are right on the illinois river across from Starved Rock State Park. Towering views of St. Peters sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and sandy islands. We are primitive. no water no electric. Just rugged natural beautiful riverside camping with ultra clean pimped out porta potties that have wipes, underarm spray deodorant, air freshener and hand sanitizer. Please note kayak rentals or guided kayak tours are not included but may be purchased onsite or from our website kayak starved rock campground. showers are available nearby at Ottawa or Oglesby swimming pool for a small fee You must be 21 y.o. to make a camping reservation. If anyone in the camping reservation is under 21 then someone 20 years older must be present at all times camping with the person(s) under 21 Check-in time Mon-Thurs 3:00 pm-5:30PM Friday-Sun 3:00PM-7:30PM Check-out time is 3:00 pm. KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Camping Rules Our Rules are to promote a family friendly and safe camping experience We reserve the right to evict anyone without refund for improper behavior or failure to observe our rules and regulations. All Campers must check in/show ID at the KSRC office and sign a waiver and receive a parking pass/wristband. WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS! ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME AS A CAMPER AND PAID FOR! All Campers are required to wear wristbands. All vehicles must have a Parking pass on the dashboard. Anyone within camp area must have a wristband on. NO GENERATORS!!!!! NO MUSIC IS TO BE PLAYED THROUGH SPEAKERS AT ANY TIME QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM TO 7AM THAT MEANS NO NOISE WHATSOEVER. Strictly Enforced Vehicular entry/exit is not permitted between these hours. Children should be on campsite by 9:00 pm. If you violate this rule you will be evicted without refund and you will be banned from ever camping again.

89% (117 reviews)

If you're looking for camping near Leonore, Illinois, Hipcamp has over 210 options to choose from. With options as low as $10 per night, you'll find something to fit any budget. Check out highly rated campsites like The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun! (136 reviews), R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping (51 reviews), and The Old Rugged Barn (51 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal. And if you're into wind sports, fishing, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of opportunities to get active in the great outdoors.

Popular camping styles for Leonore

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Paradise Quarry

97%

(51)

1 site · RV, Tent · Sugar Grove, IL

Welcome to our beautiful property! This is a very special place, located an hour from Chicago and only minutes from the west suburbs, you will be transported to another time! This has to be the best “swimming/ fishing hole” in Chicagoland and you can have it all to yourself. The property features 20 acres of woods, prairie and an 8 acre lake!!! The lake is crystal clear because it’s so deep (reportedly 125 ft) and is sandy on the bottom. We created a massive beach area with many camping spots to choose from. The kids will love exploring the trails on foot and on bike. Everyone will love lounging under the umbrellas on the comfy chaise lounges and enjoying the views. You won’t want to leave, but if you need to restock, there a gas station 1/4 mile away and full service grocery store and restaurant under a mile away. We even get pizza delivered! There’s a nice driveway of gravel that leads to a nice open field for RV campers. Tent campers can continue to the beach and set up in style. The property was once an active quarry and was then basically abandoned for 40-50 years. Nature took over over, Trees matured, the stocked lake grew some massive fish. A few years ago we started camping out there and just loved it. We’ve worked hard to make it amazing and we want to share it with you.

2. Kayak Starved Rock Campground

87%

(171)

41 sites · RVs, Tents · Ottawa, IL

Waterfront Rustic Primitive(no water/no electric/no showers) Camping we allow primitive tent camping(whole campground), tear drop campers, pop up campers(sites 60 and up) and campervans(whole campground) we are right on the illinois river across from Starved Rock State Park. Towering views of St. Peters sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and sandy islands. We are primitive. no water no electric. Just rugged natural beautiful riverside camping with ultra clean pimped out porta potties that have wipes, underarm spray deodorant, air freshener and hand sanitizer. Please note kayak rentals or guided kayak tours are not included but may be purchased onsite or from our website kayak starved rock campground. showers are available nearby at Ottawa or Oglesby swimming pool for a small fee You must be 21 y.o. to make a camping reservation. If anyone in the camping reservation is under 21 then someone 20 years older must be present at all times camping with the person(s) under 21 Check-in time Mon-Thurs 3:00 pm-5:30PM Friday-Sun 3:00PM-7:30PM Check-out time is 3:00 pm. KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Camping Rules Our Rules are to promote a family friendly and safe camping experience We reserve the right to evict anyone without refund for improper behavior or failure to observe our rules and regulations. All Campers must check in/show ID at the KSRC office and sign a waiver and receive a parking pass/wristband. WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS! ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME AS A CAMPER AND PAID FOR! All Campers are required to wear wristbands. All vehicles must have a Parking pass on the dashboard. Anyone within camp area must have a wristband on. NO GENERATORS!!!!! NO MUSIC IS TO BE PLAYED THROUGH SPEAKERS AT ANY TIME QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM TO 7AM THAT MEANS NO NOISE WHATSOEVER. Strictly Enforced Vehicular entry/exit is not permitted between these hours. Children should be on campsite by 9:00 pm. If you violate this rule you will be evicted without refund and you will be banned from ever camping again.

Stories from the community

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Daddy

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise Quarry

Ms. B’s, Quarry is a beautiful private property. Easy to find the property. Very close to town and yet has the feel of being secluded. On an A,B,C grade scale I give it a solid “A”. I would book Ms. B’s property again in the future. I left some fire wood for the next hip campers. Ms. B is good on responding back to messages. Our dogs absolutely loved it. Please clean up after yourself & respect this paradise as we have! Truly this place is worth every penny spent. Also as anything there could be improvements, but really it’s perfectly beautiful as is and the ports potty was extremely clean!

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David

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

1 night at Paradise Quarry

We picked this site because it was private with only one site and a small lake. The weather perfect! We would go back again. A small draw back that should be fixed is the gate. As stated in other reviews, it is very hard to open! Very hard. Also out of now where three people showed up to fill in a hole. We were not expecting visitors. A little earlier an we all would have been very embarrassed

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Josh

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paradise Quarry

Great spot, plenty of room and we caught some fish!

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Yaroslav

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Great place for camping, nearby there are places to go hiking, kayaking, rocks, I definitely recommend it!!!

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Clark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Paradise Quarry

Had a great time camping here - enjoyed the views and the paddle boards. Great spot for a campfire and plenty of places to sit! Anyone who complains of bugs… it’s the great outdoors get over yourself!

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Jay

September 2025

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Beautiful quiet place to stay. It was nice to kayak and visit Starved rock.

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Robert

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Kayaking was really fun. Alot of cool things on the river.

Krista

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Paradise Quarry

We’ve stayed two years in a row, and will most likely make this place a tradition! It’s perfect for a weekend camp get away.

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Paradise Quarry

We had a great time tent camping here! Directions were super clear and there was a nice sandy spot for our tent. The place was very private, looked like somebody else had a dock on the pond too, but never saw anyone on it. Campsite was well equipped with chairs, picnic table, umbrella, and water floats. 5 star review!

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Connor Cunningham

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Paradise Quarry

This is a hidden gem! My family and I had an awesome time the kids loved swimming and paddle boarding. Great for a quick family get away. I could also imagine a great spot to bring a group of friends too. Lots of room to set up and camp. The beach and the fire pit area was the perfect set up. Definitely will be coming back!

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Karen

August 2025

29 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise Quarry

This is a wonderful place to camp with some understanding of what you are getting! The water is fantastic and we would return for that alone. We stayed on a hot August weekend and sent 2 texts and needed to call the host before we received our code for the gate. The gate rolls and requires a lot of force to roll aside. I had two offensive linemen with me, but would not have been able to open it alone. (The gate does need to be serviced.) The porta potty was clean, had paper, but was relatively full. The umbrella looked a little worse for wear and the place needed a trim...but the little quarry was private and a wonderful oasis to float, splash and paddle board. There were some rafts and beach toys in various conditions that were a nice surprise. The clearing for an RV is not huge so that could be a factor for some. Close restaurant called Burnt Barrel was great. An electric hook up would have been quite welcome, but all in all it was worth $200/day. A later check out would be nice or an earlier check in could be offered if available! We did not have issues with mosquitos or ticks.

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Samantha

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Paradise Quarry

Fantastic place to stay!! Camp site was very private while still being close to everything. The lake was clear and the site had floats and paddle boards. The fire pit and porta potty were a big plus. The adults loved it, the dogs loved it and the 3 year old loved it. Will absolutely be back.

Robyn

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Another great trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground! We really love our campsite. We don’t feel overcrowded, and it’s a great view of the river. This time we took some paddle boards and had a blast exploring the water. We paddled over to Starved Rock State Park during the day and went back out at sunset. Like the laid back atmosphere of the place.

Noah

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Paradise Quarry

Very nice peaceful place, great place to bring the kids

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Berkay

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Kayak’s land is a peaceful, nature filled spot that feels like a true escape from the city. What stood out most was how secluded and quiet the area was perfect for relaxing or stargazing at night.

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Rachel

July 2025

3 nights at Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Very pretty open space. Lots of different sites to suite your needs. Wooded areas, clearings, by the water. The sites are close together but by the water they are deep, so you can set your tent back from others to feel more private. Very quiet and serene. We watched the moon reflecting off the water at night. Very dog friendly. Just know to bring what you know you’ll need to be comfortable. They have tents to rent and wood to by. Very clean potties.

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Jesse

July 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Paradise Quarry

My family has a blast! The kids caught at least 15-20 fish ( caught and released) we lounge in a 8 person inflatable and the weather was perfect. Thanks for the memories!! Ortiz family

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Brian

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paradise Quarry

Secluded getaway an hour from downtown. Perfect for groups of 2-10 w or without kids/dogs. Ours dogs loved it! Great fire pit, dock to jump off of. Beach is small and it’s a straight, steep drop off a few feet into the water so keep kids in a life vest at all times. So much fun and will be coming back, a lot.

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Mitchell

June 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Kayak Starved Rock Campground

Kayak Starved Rock was an amazing campground! Very family friendly, and maybe the best porta potties I've ever used. We loved the kayaking, and it was so close to Starved Rock, and the I and M canal Trail. 100% recommend this place and will be coming back!

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Stephanie

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kayak Starved Rock Campground

The 140s were river front, narrow, but deep. The original sites are VERY CLOSE in the 90s, we didn't explore . Port a potty very clean. Unable to move picnic tables and ours was staked under an actively ripe and dropping mulberry tree, so be forewarned to that possibility. Obviously, woods and water, lots of mosquitos, bring extra! Hiked and swam. Was first irked by no radio, but found it to be LOVELY! We do indeed not always need to be entertained.