The best waterfall camping near Wheaton

Looking to go camping near Wheaton, Illinois? Hipcamp has over 200 options for you to choose from! Whether you're looking for a tent or RV site, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With options starting as low as $10 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun! with 136 reviews, Blooming Bus Farms with 82 reviews, or R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping with 51 reviews. Enjoy amenities like showers, pet-friendly sites, and trash disposal. Indulge in popular activities such as horseback riding, climbing, and wildlife watching. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Wheaton

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.

Looking to go camping near Wheaton, Illinois? Hipcamp has over 200 options for you to choose from! Whether you're looking for a tent or RV site, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With options starting as low as $10 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun! with 136 reviews, Blooming Bus Farms with 82 reviews, or R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping with 51 reviews. Enjoy amenities like showers, pet-friendly sites, and trash disposal. Indulge in popular activities such as horseback riding, climbing, and wildlife watching. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Wheaton

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 Wheaton

Des Plaines Campground

Des Plaines Campground

34mi from Wheaton · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Gebhard Woods Campground

Gebhard Woods Campground

38mi from Wheaton · 2 sites · in Gebhard Woods State Park

Equestrian Campground

Equestrian Campground

46mi from Wheaton · 8 sites · in Kankakee River State Park

A shallow part of rock creek, near the campground.

Chippewa Campground

46mi from Wheaton · 94 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Illini Campground

Illini Campground

49mi from Wheaton · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Illini State Park

Potawatomi Campground

Potawatomi Campground

49mi from Wheaton · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Wheaton

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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