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  3. Kankakee River State Park

Camping at Kankakee River State Park near Bourbonnais

State park · Bourbonnais · 212 campsites · 12 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

On land treasured for centuries—first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890s by recreation seekers—Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedEquestrian loop
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$8/night
Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Hawthorn loop
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$25/night
Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Hickory loop
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$25/night
Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Oak loop
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$25/night
Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Osage loop
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$25/night
Site 002
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedEquestrian loop
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$8/night
Site 002
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Hawthorn loop
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$25/night
Site 002
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedPotawatomi Hickory loop
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$25/night

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Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 224 sites.

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You book directly on Illinois State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Illinois State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

5314 W Rt. 102
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Kankakee River State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Kankakee River State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Kankakee River State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Kankakee River State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 12 pull-through, 212 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 7 paved, 95 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 201 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 5314 W Rt. 102 (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Gun Smoke Ranch

22.8 mi from Kankakee River State Park (straight-line)
Sites $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Willowthorne

31.9 mi from Kankakee River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Welcome to our Magical Woods

35.8 mi from Kankakee River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Chicago Architecture River Cruise Chicago area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $39/person
    • Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $57/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2015 Heartland RVs Prowler Lynx
    2015 Heartland RVs Prowler Lynx

    Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 30 mi from campground

    $113/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Coach Odyssey - FULLY-stocked, FREE Mobile Wifi
    2021 Coach Odyssey - FULLY-stocked, FREE Mobile Wifi

    Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 7 · 59 mi from campground

    $275/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Forest River Grey Wolf Wolf Pup
    2021 Forest River Grey Wolf Wolf Pup

    Toy hauler · 23 ft · sleeps 4 · 118 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Kankakee River State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Chicago Architecture River Cruise
    Chicago Architecture River Cruise

    Chicago area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $39/person

    Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour
    Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour

    Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

    Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
    Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

    Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $57/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour
    Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

    Chicago area · 3 hr · from $85/person

    Compare site types

    224 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    224 sites · $20, $8/night

    Loops: Chippewa loop (94), Potawatomi Hawthorn loop (33), Potawatomi Oak loop (32), Potawatomi Hickory loop (27), Potawatomi Osage loop (18), Davis Crk loop (12), Equestrian loop (8)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile
    Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

    Chicago area · 45 min · from $28/person

    Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
    Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors

    Chicago area · 2 hr · from $35/person

    Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
    Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

    Chicago area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $49/person

    Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour
    Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

    Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $48/person

    Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour
    Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

    Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $37/person