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Chicago Northwest KOA
- 8404 South Union Road
- Union, IL 60180
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From I-90, exit Marengo/Hampshire; turn left on Hwy 20; after 4 1/2 mi on Hwy 20 turn right into South Union Road. The park is on the right side after Donley's Wild West Town.
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Welcome to the closest KOA to Chicago and O'Hare International Airport
A family campground with planned activities on weekends from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. (haywagon rides, movies, games, kids crafts, bingos and a lot more)
Have fun at Donley's Wild West Town next door, visit the Illinois Railway museum, see Santa's Village Azoosment Park, visit Six Flags Great America, cool off at Magic Waters near Rockford or in our own crystal clear pool in a friendly and quiet country setting, with long, level, shaded pull-through 50 amps RV site, special tent sites, 7 Kamping Kabins and complementary Wi-Fi throughout the park.
Take the "Metra" train from nearby Crystal Lake or Woodstock to visit Chicago for sightseeing, festivals, and tours. We are also in a convenient distance to the Woodfield Mall, Prime Outlet Discount Mall, and the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino. Various local restaurants are within minutes.
General Information
We welcome groups and reunions to our fully enclosed pavilion/theatre.
You find us approximately 55 miles from downtown Chicago close to I90 in a rural setting of northwestern Illinois.
Open from April 20, 2012 until October 8, 2012.
24 hours gated campground, dog breed restrictions apply. Please call for more information.
Meet Your Hosts
Already in Switzerland, first in a motorhome and then in a travel trailer, the family enjoyed most of their vacation camping, a “bug” acquired by Sylvia and Thomas when traveling 9 weeks through New Zealand in a motorhome.
I did not take long for them to find out that America was a Camping Nation with unbelievable outdoor opportunities. With their new American travel trailer, they started to explore the country.
Attracted by the KOA Yellow and the consistent quality of the parks they visited along their travels, Thomas and Sylvia started talking to the owners of these campgrounds. Amazed by the many upbeat people they met and their positive experiences as camping hosts, the thought of owning once a KOA was kind of a natural process.
When the opportunity arose to acquire the Chicago Northwest KOA campground both were ready to make their dream happen.
All of the family are U.S. citizens in the meantime. Sylvia spends most of her free time with gardening and reading books, Thomas as avid outdoorsman with hunting and fishing. Stephan is in Switzerland working and studying. Andreas you will find at the park escorting our guests to the campsites.
Campground Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Large Playground
- Volleyball Court
- Enclosed Pavilion
- Laundry Room
- Horseshoes
- Planned Activities on Weekends during the Summer months
Campground Activities
Ice Cream Socials
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM". We have ice Cream Socials throughout the summer months. Make you own sundae topped with chocolate syrup, sprinkles, etc.
Haywagon Rides
Enjoy old fashioned haywagon rides every Saturday from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day weekend. Join us for a fun sing-a-long while riding throughout the campground. This is fun for all ages.
Movies, Movies, Movies!
Enjoy a movie with us every Saturday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We pop popcorn and show a movie on the big screen in our Theater.
Bingo
Who doesn't love bingo. Play one card or as many as you like. We play bingo on select weekends from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day weekend. Come and join in on the fun.
Crafts
During the summer months we do kids crafts such as painted or tie dyes t-shirts, all kinds of hand made items, windsocks, etc. This is always a fun activity for all ages.
Local Attractions
Sox Park
Sox Park is home of the Chicago White Sox.
Soldier Field
Soldier Field is home of the Chicago Bears Football.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Special discounts for Guests of Chicago Northwest KOA!
Your corporate account can be used for both business and personal use.
- Free pick-up and delivery to campsites
- Well-trained, professional staff to help you with all of your needs
- Over 50 different makes and models available, including luxury cars and vans
To make a reservation at the nearest location to the Chicago Northwest KOA, call the Woodstock, Illinois branch at 1-815-334-2600 or call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR.
Please give your corporate ID# to receive the discounted rate. K4C3844
Wild West Town
Located right next door to the KOA! This attraction includes a full service restaurant, Street of Yesteryear, Antique Phonograph and Music Box Collection, Sweet Phyllis Mine, Train Ride, General Store, Union Eagle Print Shop, Pony Rides, Vintage Photo Gallery and much more. Open daily Memorial Day thru Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends April, May, September and October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information please call (815) 923-9000 or visit their web site:
Six Flags Great America
Located in Gurnee, IL. This is the Midwest's premier theme park. A world of fun. For more information visit their web site:
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, IL
Located approximately 20 minutes from the KOA is this beautiful 80,000 square foot boat. The Grand Victoria offers two decks of excitement as well as 1200 gaming positions. For more information visit their web site:
Santa's Village Azoosment Park
Great Family Fun........
Close by & affordable
Santa’s Village Azoosment Park is an all inclusive park, meaning that one admission price covers all of your rides, all of the petting zoo including Pony Rides, and all shows...and parking is FREE!
Illinois Railroad Museum
See, ride and explore a museum in motion. See the trains Hollywood made famous. Ride the trains that took us to war and brought us back to peace. Explore a "living" history museum. One price covers admission and rides. Hours vary. Located only one mile from the KOA. For more information visit their web site:
Magic Waters
Magic Waters is an eighteen-acre Water Theme Park with the largest wave pool in Illinois. Twist and turn down three five-story high water slides; two inner tube slides provide adventure! Also children's wet and dry play areas, hot tubs, sand volleyball, concession and picnic areas. Season is Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (weekdays) and 7 p.m. (weekends). Only 15 minutes from the KOA! For more information visit their web site:
Downtown Chicago
Enjoy museums, tours, nightlife, etc. Visit The City of Chicago online for information. Catch the "Metra" in Woodstock (15 minutes from KOA). www.metrarail.com
Upcoming Events
Fair Diddley Craft Show
This craft show is shld each May on the Historic Town Square in downtown Woodstock.
Thousands of fair goers attend Fair Diddley® every year. The juried craft show features over 300 booths of many new artisans, along with favorite exhibitors. Look for an outstanding variety of folk art, wood carving, dried florals, pottery, painted and appliqued clothing, jewelry, fine art and much more!
Hungry fair goers will find tasty food concessions around the Square. Children may enjoy a painted faces booth in the Park Gazebo (hosted by PADS). Visit the Leagues Information Booth on the Opera House corner.
For more information visit their website: http://www.illinoisfestivalguide.com/0001255795-fair-diddley-craft-show-woodstock-may.html
Harvard Milk Days
Harvard Milk Days are held the 1st Saturday in June. Since 1942 this festival has been held to honor the dairy farmers and the dairy industry. www.milkdays.com
Annual Chicago Blues Festival
Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago - June 8-10, 2012. The most popular summer music festival featuring more than 60 local, national, and international acts. For more information visit The Chicago Blues Festival online.
Annual Taste of Chicago
July 11-15, 2012
See Taste of Chicago online for more information.
Woodstock Annual Folk Festival
Held in Woodstock the 3rd Sunday in July
See the Woodstock Annual Folk Festival online for further information.
Country Thunder USA
Largest country music festival in the area. www.wisconsin.countrythunder.com
Held in Twin Lakes, WI on July 19-22, 2012.
Boone County Fair
Held in August
See Boone County Fair online for more information.
McHenry Country Fair
First week in August
Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
August 18-19, 2012. Best seen from Chicago's North Avenue Beach or can be seen anywhere the Lakefront. Free to the public featuring Water-skiing and Boat Jumping Exhibitions, lots of children's activities, and plenty of great food. Visit the Chicago Air and Water Show online for more information.
Day out with Thomas
Plan to spend a day with "Thomas the Tank Engine" at the Illinois Railroad Museum. August 17,18,19, 2012 and August 25 and 26, 2012. For more information, visit their website: www.irm.org.
Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Aug. 30 - Sept 2, 2012. Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago. One of the biggest of the summer festivals and one of the most popular in the nation. For more information see the Chicago Jazz Festival online.
Marengo Settler Days
Held each year on Columbus Day Weekend in Marengo, Illinois.
For more information, visit their website: http://www.settlersdays.com/
