The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Hammond

Looking for RV camping near the river in or around Hammond, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 500 options to choose from! You can find campsites like Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), or The Willow Ranch (243 reviews) with prices ranging from $15 to $40 per night. All of the top campsites in this area are popular for activities like boating, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. And of course, popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and trash are available at most sites. So pack up your RV and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hammond

1. Lazy Creek Camping

49mi from Hammond · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

26ft Camper sleeps 4 with AC/Heat , Refrigerator, Running Water No public restrooms. Fire ring and picnic table on sites. 30 Amp service Lots to do within the area There is a nice golf coarse within 2 miles and river floating in town and nice bar & grill right around the corner. Will give exact address after reservations complete. Open May 1 ,2025 Close Oct 24, 2025

Electrical hookup

2. Indiana Dunes National Park

66 sites · Dune Acres, Indiana

Marvel at Lake Michigan from a perch on a towering sand dune.

3. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

4. 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.

Looking for RV camping near the river in or around Hammond, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 500 options to choose from! You can find campsites like Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), or The Willow Ranch (243 reviews) with prices ranging from $15 to $40 per night. All of the top campsites in this area are popular for activities like boating, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. And of course, popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and trash are available at most sites. So pack up your RV and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

83% (6)

Top-rated campgrounds near Hammond

1. Lazy Creek Camping

49mi from Hammond · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

26ft Camper sleeps 4 with AC/Heat , Refrigerator, Running Water No public restrooms. Fire ring and picnic table on sites. 30 Amp service Lots to do within the area There is a nice golf coarse within 2 miles and river floating in town and nice bar & grill right around the corner. Will give exact address after reservations complete. Open May 1 ,2025 Close Oct 24, 2025

Electrical hookup

2. Indiana Dunes National Park

66 sites · Dune Acres, Indiana

Marvel at Lake Michigan from a perch on a towering sand dune.

3. Kankakee River State Park

207 sites · Limestone, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

4. 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.

Public campgrounds near Hammond

Dunewood Campground

Dunewood Campground

27mi from Hammond · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Indiana Dunes National Park

A shallow part of rock creek, near the campground.

Chippewa Campground

38mi from Hammond · 94 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Potawatomi Campground

Potawatomi Campground

39mi from Hammond · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kankakee River State Park

Des Plaines Campground

Des Plaines Campground

42mi from Hammond · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

Dune Acres, Indiana

Kankakee River State Park

Kankakee River State Park

Limestone, Illinois

Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Channahon, Illinois

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