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  4. Chicago Lake Campsites

Camping at Chicago Lake Campsites near Rapid River

Public campground · Rapid River · 3 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 22 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 32 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

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Price
002
standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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004
standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 3 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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Chicago Lake Campsites: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chicago Lake Campsites?
Longest RV site listed: 32 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Chicago Lake Campsites have RV hookups?
3 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chicago Lake Campsites?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Chicago Lake Campsites?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 32 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 3 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (10 reports), AT&T 2 (6 reports)
Shade
Listing 4 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Getting there
Listing RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

The lake and beach · 2 reviews

“Plenty of tree cover and beach access.”

Sarah M · Oct 2024

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (22 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“The site itself was really nice. View of the lake was beautiful. Unfortunately someone had taken a dump on the ground and left their mess for everyone else to enjoy. Log trucks have torn up the road in, high clearance vehicle and camper are a must. ”

Dennis L 3 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Big pine tree in the middle of the site makes it harder to get camper in the most level spot and maneuver it around to pull out. Gravel hurts the feet and it's also uncomfortable for the dog. ”

Brad B 4 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Secluded, off the road, quiet if your neighbors are, we had one neighbor, caught a 2lb bass first night. There's a muskrat in the neighborhood so you'll hear that at night. Lots of deer around. Beautiful place to stay! Plenty of tree cover and beach access. ”

Sarah M 4 · Oct 2024 · Recreation.gov
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Camp Cook Campsite

0.8 mi from Chicago Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 8 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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No sites offered for these dates

Camp Seven Lake Campground

2.6 mi from Chicago Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 84 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
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No sites offered for these dates

Gooseneck Lake Campsites

3 mi from Chicago Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 17 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · 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

    • Boat Cruise - North Shore to Death’s Door Crossing Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $52/person
    • Peninsula State Park Segway Tour – Scenic Door County Views Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $101/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Peninsula Park Caves Scenic Boat Tour Green Bay & Door County area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 32 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2018 Riverside Travel Trailer Dream
2018 Riverside Travel Trailer Dream

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 16 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Coachmen Freedom Express
2022 Coachmen Freedom Express

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 95 mi from campground

$140/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Cozy Camper for 2 2018 Springdale Mini
Cozy Camper for 2 2018 Springdale Mini

Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 114 mi from campground

$132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Chicago Lake Campsites

Bookable tours nearby

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

Boat Cruise - North Shore to Death’s Door Crossing
Boat Cruise - North Shore to Death’s Door Crossing

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $52/person

Peninsula State Park Segway Tour – Scenic Door County Views
Peninsula State Park Segway Tour – Scenic Door County Views

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $101/person

Peninsula Park Caves Scenic Boat Tour
Peninsula Park Caves Scenic Boat Tour

Green Bay & Door County area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket
Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket

Green Bay & Door County area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $12/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 15–Oct 15: RV & Tent $8, Tent $8 per night
  • Peak season May 15–Oct 15: RV & Tent $8, Tent $8 per night
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Chicago Lake Campsites

For July weekends, book about 178 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 108 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
May——23 days ahead128 days ahead
June67 days ahead143 days ahead131 days ahead165 days ahead
July108 days ahead178 days ahead111 days ahead181 days ahead
August83 days ahead176 days ahead79 days ahead181 days ahead
September11 days ahead98 days ahead58 days ahead154 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (571 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Compare site types

3 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

3 sites · $8/night

Loops: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE loop (3)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Strawberry Islands Scenic Boat Tour and Historic Cottage Row
Strawberry Islands Scenic Boat Tour and Historic Cottage Row

Green Bay & Door County area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI
Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $55/person

Fish Creek Segway Tour
Fish Creek Segway Tour

Green Bay & Door County area · 50 min · from $55/person

Green Bay Downtown & Riverwalk Segway Tour
Green Bay Downtown & Riverwalk Segway Tour

Green Bay & Door County area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $72/person

Door County’s Northern Peninsula: A Self-Guided Drive
Door County’s Northern Peninsula: A Self-Guided Drive

Green Bay & Door County area · 3 hr–3.5 hr · from $21/person