A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
Located in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O' Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers, and skiers.

Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 229 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 310 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 311 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 312 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 313 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 314 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 315 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 317 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 319 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
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Amenities closureFox Den - No Alcohol loop, Honeysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop, Mud Lake East - No Alcohol loop + 4 more
The Chain O'Lakes State Park campground will close 10/25/26. The Maple Grove boat launch improvements have been completed and the launch is open.
Book Youth GroupsMud Lake West - No Alcohol loop
Mud Lake West Youth Group sites must be booked through the office. Please call 847-587-5512 to book.
From the Illinois State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.
8916 Wilmot Road
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| $12 |
| 321 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 322 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 323 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 324 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 325 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 326 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 327 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 328 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 329 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 330 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 331 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 332 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 333 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 334 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 335 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 336 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 337 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 338 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 339 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 301 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 302 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 303 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 304 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 305 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 306 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 307 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 308 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 316 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 318 prairie view - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
| 209 turner lake south - no alcohol | – | – | $12 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightAn 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.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 9 · 11 mi from campground
$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 7 · 28 mi from campground
$275/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 34 mi from campground
$259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $57/person

Chicago area · 3 hr · from $85/person
229 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
229 sites · $25, $20/night
Loops: Honeysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop (97), Fox Den - No Alcohol loop (40), Prairie View - No Alcohol loop (39), Turner Lake South - No Alcohol loop (36), Mud Lake East - No Alcohol loop (12), Mud Lake West - No Alcohol loop (5)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Chicago area · 45 min · from $28/person

Chicago area · 2 hr · from $35/person

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

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $48/person

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $37/person