12 Best Private Campsites Near St Charles, IL, US 2026

At Hipcamp, we offer over 60 private camping options near St Charles, Illinois. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, we have the perfect spot for you. With average prices starting at $42 per night and options as low as $28, camping has never been more affordable. Check out our top campsites: Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews), and Goatland (57 reviews). Whether you're into off-roading, boating, or climbing, you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy. Plus, our campsites offer popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, toilets, and trash facilities. Experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near St Charles

At Hipcamp, we offer over 60 private camping options near St Charles, Illinois. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, we have the perfect spot for you. With average prices starting at $42 per night and options as low as $28, camping has never been more affordable. Check out our top campsites: Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews), and Goatland (57 reviews). Whether you're into off-roading, boating, or climbing, you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy. Plus, our campsites offer popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, toilets, and trash facilities. Experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near St Charles

1. East Woods on the IL River

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47mi from St Charles · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

This 25 acre parcel was once owned by a sand mining company. There are mounds and valleys all along the Illinois River. We purchased the property in 1987, and cut in the road. The city of Ottawa recently annexed the property into the Ottawa city limits. It's like owning our own wild park.

2. Rancho Comienzo

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33mi from St Charles · 3 sites · Tents

Rancho Del Comienzo is located at the intersection of Somonauk Creek and the Fox River. 150+ years ago, it was a commonly used Native American encampment. Now it is the site of Rancho Del Comienzo Hay and Horses. We ask that if you find an arrowhead that you respect the land and leave it where it lays. Somonauk Creek is a known spawning ground of musky and other Illinois river fish. There is access to both the Fox River and Somonauk Creek for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and other water-activities! We have two unique camping sites that are level and allow campfires. We look forward to hosting you!

3. Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

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17mi from St Charles · 10 sites · Tents

Local Farm. Close enough to socialize. Far enough away to matter. Next door to “‘More Polish Pottery” in Big Rock IL. Near Dekalb, Sandwich, Plano, Hinkley, Big Rock, Aurora, and Sugar Grove. Many sites, bars, shops, and places to eat. Touching Big Rock forest preserve. Features egg stand. Private setting. Fire pit. Multiple spots to choose from. Great views. Pet friendly. Local showers and pool at local Plano YMCA. May see farm animals up close and personal. Please leave them at site. 11 min or less to Raging Waves Water Park. It’s right down the road! An hour commute or less to Chicago. Open May 1 through Sept 30 (extended due to nice weather so if you can book it. You can stay.) The end of the season this year will be September 30th. And then we will be closed for the winter until May first. Unless otherwise specified. Usually closed for the winter months. Sugar Grove Family Fun Center up the road. Goat Yoga and Wholly Bean close by. Local forest preserve has toilets or bring your own porti-john. Bring your horses. Set up a temp spot. We have the space. And there is riding at the forest preserve right around the corner. Camp with your HORSES! We have a swing set and small child play sets. A trampoline. A tire swing. Y’all are more than welcome to use it. Just be respectful and make sure your children do not harm our land, animals, or gardens. 💕🙏

4. Papa's Park

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49mi from St Charles · 7 sites · Tents

Our location is Northern Illinois's best kept secret. Conveniently located 4 miles East of I90/39 and one mile South of the Illinois/Wisconsin border. We're about an hour from the Chicago Suburbs, 30 minutes from Lake Geneva, 45 minutes from Madison, and 60 minutes from Milwaukee. Our rural setting is a great place to relax, bicycle on back country roads, visit local wineries. Be sure to stop back for a visit to enjoy our fresh picked sweet corn & Honeycrisp apples in season. The camping area, orchard, and sweet corn field is located next to an open pasture for our horses. If you're looking for a peaceful place to pitch a tent or park your camper...this would be it.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Mikhail

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Papa's Park

Great spot along apple orchard. My second time here. Worth every minute of driving from Chicago!

Tom

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to East Woods on the IL River

This trip was much colder than our typical trips to Katie's land, but we still had such a nice time!

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kevin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Papa's Park

This is a fantastic spot! It's big and airy but also feels very remote. Brian and his wife were extremely kind and helpful! We will be back!

Big rock forest preserve right around the corner. Hiking trails. Allows horses! I’ll allow horses on the farm. Ask me on advance to set something up. Camp with your horses!

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Cristian

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

Easy check in and check out simple signs and location. Nice set up.

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Andy

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at East Woods on the IL River

It was secluded, quiet and nice. Owner was kind and very responsive!

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Mark

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at East Woods on the IL River

I drove down a path, leading to the campsite. There are a lot of deep ruts along the way. Small, low profile vehicles might not make it! My SUV did. It is very secluded, in the woods, next to the Illinois River, only about 100 yards away. I had a great experience. And would do it again.

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Nahyun

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

The site had such great vibes and we enjoyed camping under the stars very much. We arrived late in the dark and Kimberly was so kind to leave out some fire starters and delicious eggs. It was very easy to communicate with her and find our campsite in the dark. I would 100% come back here in a heartbeat if i were to drive cross country again. Thank you Kimberly!!!

Sherri

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to East Woods on the IL River

Such a beautiful piece of land! We really enjoyed our stay. Mornings and evenings are magical by the water watching the birds.

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Nicole

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

The site we were at was absolutely beautiful woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Highly recommend site A!!

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krystie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Papa's Park

you can't beat the opportunity to camp at an apple orchard! this was our first hipcamp experience and it was good! brian was super helpful and accommodating when hipcamp made an error and i am super appreciative! my biggest heartbreak for the night was that THE tree is no longer there. did i book this site soley for the tree? kinda. i had dreamy visions and plans to hang hammocks with my husband, so for sure pretty bummed that it no longer stands to hang hammocks in, but i did still mange to find two great trees to hang from, and with the views of an orchard! (maybe those pictures should be taken down so no one else is disappointed) i did roll a portion of it to the bigger firepit so i could still enjoy it as a table (it looked really cute actually!) and i did roll it back when we were done. we really really appreciate an on site potty and ample, great burning firewood! the street was fairly busy, more than we anticipated, but not awful at all. and we really loved being the only people there! it's perfectly sized for one family! we also took a walk down to say "hi" to the horses and to swing like kids on the tire swing (seems the teeter totter left with the famous tree)! the site has GREAT tall trees for plenty of shade with a sweet wooden swing hanging between two of them! the sunset and sunrise were both plenty visible and beautiful.

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Hamza

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

I had a wonderful experience camping here! The location is peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained. The facilities were well taken care of, and everything was easy to access. What stood out the most was the kindness and hospitality of the owner—always welcoming, helpful, and making sure I felt comfortable during my stay. It truly felt like a home away from home in nature. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable camping trip.

Matthew

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

Kimberly's place was fantastic for our purposes, and Kimberly was a delight. She helped out with our dog (via Rover) and also helped us with a few things before we got on the road. And she was a pleasure to talk to. Again, the spot itself fit us perfectly. And Kimberly had prepared some things before we arrived, like kindling for the brick firepit as well as a bucket of water, which we used for dishes and such. And there were farm fresh eggs available (at a small station not far from our site) for us in the morning, which was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend stopping here if you're on the road, especially if you've got a pup with you. Our dog had a fun time checking out the goats and playing with Kimberly's dogs while we were out doing a family thing. But we never got to meet Kevin, the farm peacock, which was a bummer! Lol. Thanks, Kimberly!

Mike

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at East Woods on the IL River

Great spot little spot tucked back in a wooded area with plenty of space for us to relax. There is also a large field to run around/stretch our legs. The host, Katie, was very accommodating and met us beforehand to show us exactly where to go. Only downside is the proximity to the train tracks, which woke us up a few times in the night. Otherwise, fantastic spot and would stay again!

This is our most wooded spot. There is a narrow walk to camp site set up. No car access direct at site. Not a heavy walk. Areas to park within reasonable walking distance. This spot is great if you want the most secluded option. This is the first camp spot as you enter the gravel drive. On the right.

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Darrin

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

Nice clean campground, enjoyed the natural privacy and the farm feel.

Erin

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to East Woods on the IL River

The camping spot was charming and Katie was very friendly! Gave me a full tour upon check in and was very accommodating to my check in time. The spot has trains that pass through often (I didn’t mind) and you can hear children playing sports across the way occasionally but overall the spot is pretty secluded. my dog loved exploring the creek. would come again.

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Janetsa

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

Great campsite for beginners and family! This was my family’s first camping trip and we had a great time. The campsite is well kept and just the right size. I appreciated being close to the entrance but still far enough away to not be bothered by noise.

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Nik

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

Great place! Very quiet and peaceful. Hosts were very attentive.

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Jean

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to East Woods on the IL River

Katie's land is beautiful. The camp site has a lot of trees and it is right next to the beautiful river. It is an very exclusive site with a lot of privacy. We have an off-road vechicle and it is easy to get through to the site. Truly love it there.

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Dave

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Papa's Park

This was by far the best site I’ve visited on Hipcamp. While most sites had some areas that weren’t very clean, this one was kept extremely well. The grass was neatly cut, and the site was very private, which made it even better. I would definitely come back if I have the chance!

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Daisy’s Farms On Notalotta Acers

We really enjoyed camping here! Spot B is relatively secluded. There was shade around the edges and open sky in the middle. It has a nice fire ring and a comfortable amount of space. Kimberly provided a bucket of water and a bundle of fire wood, which we really appreciated. We were able to find plenty of smaller pieces on the ground, as well. We’re looking forward to cooking up the fresh eggs we got. Would definitely camp here again!