Go glamping near Chicago for city highlights, Lake Michigan, and outdoor adventures.
There's no need to rough it, no matter the time of year, when glamping near Chicago. Stay close to the city to explore its many highlights, including museums, architecture, and the Chicago River. Cruise along the Lakefront Trail or get out on the water on Lake Michigan. Further up the coast, the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park offers dunes, marshes, and sandy ridges, while plenty of smaller lakes can be found in Chain O'Lakes State Park. Hike, bike, or horseback ride the many trails in Rock Cut State Park and Kankakee River State Park, or explore the wilderness of Shawnee National Forest. Winters can be cold and snowy, but active visitors can go ice skating, sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing. Some Illinois state parks offer rustic cabins or more modern lodges while private campgrounds offer safari tents, treehouses, yurts, and cabins, with modern amenities such as heat, hot tubs, and wifi, for a comfortable stay, year-round.