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  3. Chain O' Lakes State Park

Camping at Chain O' Lakes State Park near Spring Grove

State park · Spring Grove · 224 campsites · 5 group

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

About this campground

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.

No reviews listedBook on Illinois State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

0 available sites

Site 005
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 006
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 007
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 008
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 009
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 010
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 011
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night
Site 012
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedHoneysuckle Hollow - No Alcohol loop
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$25/night

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 229 sites.

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Price
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prairie view - no alcohol
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310
prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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Park notices 2Includes alerts
  • 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.

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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

8916 Wilmot Road
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Chain O' Lakes State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chain O' Lakes State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chain O' Lakes State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Chain O' Lakes 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 0 pull-through, 224 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 90 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 221 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 8916 Wilmot Road (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
prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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326
prairie view - no alcohol
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327
prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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prairie view - no alcohol
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209
turner lake south - no alcohol
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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 nights7 sites open for every night

Kenosha County Fair Association

4.6 mi from Chain O' Lakes State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Happy Acres Kampground

11.3 mi from Chain O' Lakes State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

The Commons Oak Savanna

14.2 mi from Chain O' Lakes State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 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 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    FULLY STOCKED 2019 Shadow Cruiser 277BHS
    FULLY STOCKED 2019 Shadow Cruiser 277BHS

    Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 9 · 11 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · Outdoorsy · 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 · 28 mi from campground

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

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    Little Foot, 2023 Sunseeker- Sleeps and drives 6 in style!
    Little Foot, 2023 Sunseeker- Sleeps and drives 6 in style!

    Class C motorhome · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 34 mi from campground

    $259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Chain O' Lakes 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

    229 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    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 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