Chicago Northwest KOA

Suburban Camping in the wider Chicago Metropolitan Area, 55 miles from Downtown Chicago

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Welcome to the closest KOA to Chicago and O'Hare International Airport

A family campground with lots to do! Check out the new Gem Mining, Jump Pad, Gagaball, Minigolf, Frisbee Golf, Polipong and huge playground! Join us for hay-wagon rides, face painting, flashlight candy hunt and a lot more on weekends.

Enjoy a peaceful camping experience in a friendly and quiet country setting, with long, pull-through RV sites, shaded tent sites, rustic camping cabins and fully equipped travel trailers for rent.
We offer complementary Wi-Fi throughout the park.

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.

Take the "Metra" train from nearby Crystal Lake or Woodstock to visit Chicago for sightseeing, festivals, and tours. We are also 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

New for this season, we have two Deluxe Studio Cabins next to each other.

All our rustic cabins are equipped with an A/C unit.

You will find us approximately 55 miles from downtown Chicago, 4.5 miles to I-90, in a rural setting of northwestern Illinois.

Open from mid April through mid October.

24 hours gated campground (after hour arrivals need reservation), dog breed restrictions apply. Please call for more information, 815 923 4206.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
65' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/24 - 9/2)
Propane ($)
Mini Golf
Firewood ($)
Bike Rentals ($)
Dog Park

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What Others Are Saying

Overall Camper Rating:

Great location and nicely kept campgrounds 10/28/2019

- Rebecca Palandri on Google

Enjoyed your place. Only issue was that it was over the KOA Days and the campground was full except for one or two sites. I had to move every day for the 4 nights I spent there. Staff was great... 10/19/2019

As always friendly staff, and nice clean campground. Enjoyed the extra activities this past weekend. 10/16/2019

Cold and wet. But, we made the most of it and enjoyed our weekend. 10/15/2019

The rates were reasonable, the facilities were very clean and the staff went above and beyond! This was our first time at this campsite and we definitely will be back! 10/15/2019

Most part it was good except when we are told one thing by one employee and then something else by another that threw a huge monkey wrench in our plans. 10/14/2019

Hosts were friendly and helpful. 10/11/2019

The staff and grounds were very nice. The sites are EXTREMELY small. The people next to us had to sit under our bedroom slide to enjoy their fire pit. 10/9/2019

Even though our sites were probably the muddiest of the entire campground, we had a great time. 10/7/2019

Unfortunately because of the weather prior to our arrival, our campsite wasn’t in the best condition. We got a premium site. It was muddy and the grass was worn down... 10/7/2019

The campground was easy to get to and access. Staff was friendly and helpful. Campground was very clean and we loved our site 10/2/2019

Everything was clean and beautiful. I would have given 5 stars except to register you had to go up an incline and walk a distance to get there. I looked around and there was no other access i could see. I’m disable and use a cane and it was difficult to get there... 10/2/2019

Everything was super! Maybe next time, you all can do something about the rain!!!! Just kidding. Staff was great, activities were spot on for our kids, utilities were reliable, and couldn't have asked for a better stay. We will be back! 9/30/2019

The staff is AWESOME! They help your get to your site, and make sure you have everything you need. Even brought us firewood. Campground is Beautful.As we lived in the area for over 30yrs. When we come up north, ONLY PLACE TO STAY! Candy Render 9/29/2019

I suffered an injury while here and the staff checked in on me everyday to see that I was OK. One even took me food shopping since I couldn’t drive. The owner and entire staff are wonderful. 9/29/2019

Outstanding site, Everyone very nice and helpful. 9/28/2019

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Campground Recreation

Ice Cream Socials
Haywagon Rides
Bingo
Flashlight Candy Hunt
Face Painting
50/50 Raffle
Tie Dye T-shirts
Polar Plunge/Pool Games/Frozen T-shirt contest
Egg Hatching
Crafts

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KOA Value Kard Rewards Program

Do more of what you love - camping - and reap the rewards when you join KOA's Value Kard Rewards program! From camping discounts at KOA campgrounds to additional savings offers from our partners, you can quickly see how the $30 pays for itself and more!

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10%* off your daily registration rate all year long at 500 KOA Campgrounds throughout North America
Rewards points that accumulate for cash off future KOA camping stays
Free** night of camping during Value Kard Rewards Appreciation Weekend at participating KOAs
Access to thousands of coupons through the KOA coupon savings program.
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Latest Hot Deal

Big Weekend

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WHEN: May 8-9, 2020

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 8th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 9th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 9 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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Located right next door to the KOA! This attraction includes 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:

Make sure you ask for discounted tickets at the store!!!

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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!

Make sure you ask for discounted tickets at the store!!!!

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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!

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