Campgrounds

Kankakee River State Park
On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890's by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park offers you its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed. The naturally channeled Kankakee River, listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register, is the focus of the park's popularity.

Enveloping both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles, in an area 6 miles northwest of Kankakee, the park consists of approximately 4,000 acres. Illinois Routes 102 on the north and 113 on the south frame the park, with Interstates 55 and 57 both providing convenient access.

5314 W. Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-1383
Link to IL DNR

Kankakee South KOA
The Kankakee South KOA offers a quiet get-away-from-it-all retreat that's just an hour south of Chicago. Good restaurants, golf courses, canoe trips and Friday night stock car races are nearby. You're just 10 minutes from the Chicago Bears' training camp. At the campground, amenities include the pool, playground, basketball and volleyball courts and a game room-or relax under one of the big, shady oaks. There's a pavilion for your reunion or party needs.

425 E. 6000S Rd., Chebanse, IL
815-939-4603
www.koa.com

Kankakee Valley Park District Public Campgrounds
Kankakee Valley Park District Campground offers 13 sites for tent camping and 14 sites for RV camping with a common dump station and water area. All of the RV sites have electric hook-up that is 30 amps. At every site there is a picnic table and fire ring with grill accessories and are handicap accessible. Vehicles are allowed in the campground but due to limited parking each camp site is limited to 2 vehicles, RV sites are allowed an RV and 1 additional vehicle.

1895 River Rd., Kankakee, IL
815-939-1311
www.kvpd.com

Lake Alexander RV Park
Lake Alexander's RV park includes campsites located on the banks of the lake in the birch trees, in the meadow nestled among the oaks and maples, and along the beautiful Kankakee River. There are approximately 200 water/electric or electric only sites and large group sites are available. Playground, game room, fishing, boat launch and showers are also available on site.  Entertainment is planned on weekends and holidays.

12799 East Route 114, Momence, IL
815-472-4171
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~tkwak/resort.html

Camp Shaw
Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County!  Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events with overnight accommodations available. Weekend packages are available.  It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program, encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.

6641 N 6000W Road, Manteno, IL
815-933-3011
www.campshaw.org