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The best waterfall camping near Naperville

Chasing waterfalls near Naperville? You’ve got over 330 campsite options where you can hear rushing water from your tent and wake up with mist on your boots. Some sites sit just steps from trails lined with wildflowers, while others put you within earshot of the falls themselves—perfect for hikers, snow sports fans, or anyone who’d rather spend the day on horseback than in traffic. Most sites offer toilets, showers, and allow campfires, so you can end your day swapping stories around the flames. Check recent reviews to see which spots deliver on peace and privacy or easy access to the best trails.

Top-rated campgrounds near Naperville

1. Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

22 sites · Channahon, Illinois

Experience an echo of the expansive natural prairies of an Illinois past when you come to Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area. The tranquil vibes of the park will refresh your soul. The smooth flowing rivers and natural prairie lands stretch across the horizon—making that campfire glow all the more spectacular. There is so much diversity at this park; woodland turns to farmland, prairie turns to swamp, calm waters turn to rushing rivers. This makes for an exceptional array of epic outdoor activities to partake in. We’re talking something for nature lovers and huntsmen alike. The fishing here is on point, with bass, walleye, northern pike, and catfish jumping at the bait on the banks of Miliken Lake and Kankakee River. Explore the acres of naturally preserved beauty, embrace the lush water sources, and just have a hell of a good time all around at this park.

2. Gebhard Woods State Park

2 sites · Morris, Illinois

Birds and boats, turtles and trails. Find all of the above and more at Gebhard Woods State Park. Enjoy this little world as you picnic by the shady lake, take a boat out to fish, and explore the trails weaving through the park. No matter the season, no matter the weather, the park is open and raring to go! Check out the variety of birds, bring your horse around for a trot, there is a million ways to have fun at Gebhard Woods!

3. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

Walk among sacred land and water at this unspoiled state park.

Electrical hookup

4. 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.

Chasing waterfalls near Naperville? You’ve got over 330 campsite options where you can hear rushing water from your tent and wake up with mist on your boots. Some sites sit just steps from trails lined with wildflowers, while others put you within earshot of the falls themselves—perfect for hikers, snow sports fans, or anyone who’d rather spend the day on horseback than in traffic. Most sites offer toilets, showers, and allow campfires, so you can end your day swapping stories around the flames. Check recent reviews to see which spots deliver on peace and privacy or easy access to the best trails.

Top-rated campgrounds near Naperville

1. Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

22 sites · Channahon, Illinois

Experience an echo of the expansive natural prairies of an Illinois past when you come to Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area. The tranquil vibes of the park will refresh your soul. The smooth flowing rivers and natural prairie lands stretch across the horizon—making that campfire glow all the more spectacular. There is so much diversity at this park; woodland turns to farmland, prairie turns to swamp, calm waters turn to rushing rivers. This makes for an exceptional array of epic outdoor activities to partake in. We’re talking something for nature lovers and huntsmen alike. The fishing here is on point, with bass, walleye, northern pike, and catfish jumping at the bait on the banks of Miliken Lake and Kankakee River. Explore the acres of naturally preserved beauty, embrace the lush water sources, and just have a hell of a good time all around at this park.

2. Gebhard Woods State Park

2 sites · Morris, Illinois

Birds and boats, turtles and trails. Find all of the above and more at Gebhard Woods State Park. Enjoy this little world as you picnic by the shady lake, take a boat out to fish, and explore the trails weaving through the park. No matter the season, no matter the weather, the park is open and raring to go! Check out the variety of birds, bring your horse around for a trot, there is a million ways to have fun at Gebhard Woods!

3. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

Walk among sacred land and water at this unspoiled state park.

Electrical hookup

4. 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.

Public campgrounds near Naperville

Des Plaines Campground

Des Plaines Campground

26mi from Naperville · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Gebhard Woods Campground

Gebhard Woods Campground

31mi from Naperville · 2 sites · in Gebhard Woods State Park

Equestrian Campground

Equestrian Campground

39mi from Naperville · 8 sites · in Kankakee River State Park

A shallow part of rock creek, near the campground.

Chippewa Campground

39mi from Naperville · 94 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Illini Campground

Illini Campground

41mi from Naperville · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Illini State Park

Potawatomi Campground

Potawatomi Campground

43mi from Naperville · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Naperville

Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Channahon, Illinois

Gebhard Woods State Park

Gebhard Woods State Park

Morris, Illinois

Kankakee River State Park

Kankakee River State Park

Limestone, Illinois

Illini State Park

Illini State Park

Marseilles, Illinois

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