The best river, stream, or creek cabins near Oswego

Looking for a camping experience that involves a cozy cabin and a serene river setting near Oswego, Illinois? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 26 available options that fit your accommodation and activity preferences. From CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews) to 70s Vintage RV, City Glamping (24 reviews) to Harbor Country Cabins (9 reviews), you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. Average price per night is $77, with options as low as $15. Trash, toilets, and showers are some of the popular amenities, while climbing, fishing, and horseback riding are some of the popular activities.

Top-rated campgrounds near Oswego

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. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

4. 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 camping experience that involves a cozy cabin and a serene river setting near Oswego, Illinois? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 26 available options that fit your accommodation and activity preferences. From CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews) to 70s Vintage RV, City Glamping (24 reviews) to Harbor Country Cabins (9 reviews), you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. Average price per night is $77, with options as low as $15. Trash, toilets, and showers are some of the popular amenities, while climbing, fishing, and horseback riding are some of the popular activities.

Top-rated campgrounds near Oswego

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. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

4. 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 Oswego

Shabbona Lake Campground

Shabbona Lake Campground

28mi from Oswego · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Illini Campground

Illini Campground

32mi from Oswego · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Illini State Park

Potawatomi Campground

Potawatomi Campground

42mi from Oswego · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Starved Rock Campground

Starved Rock Campground

44mi from Oswego · 128 sites · Tents, RVs · in Starved Rock State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Oswego

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona, Illinois

Illini State Park

Illini State Park

Marseilles, Illinois

Kankakee River State Park

Kankakee River State Park

Limestone, Illinois

Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

North Utica, Illinois

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Popular Oswego trips

Camping with swimming

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Top parks near Oswego

Governor Dodge State Park

Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)

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Council Grounds State Park

Hartman Creek State Park

Mirror Lake State Park

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