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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Discover the best camping spots & outdoor adventures for kids and families in Evanston.

Adeline Jay Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Adeline Jay Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Vast park for camping & recreation. This 4,160-acre park with diverse scenery & wildlife offers camping, fishing, hiking & boating.

1 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL 60099, United States

LaBagh Woods

LaBagh Woods

Nature observation, hiking & picnicking. This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.

West Foster Avenue, N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States

Fullerton Woods Family Picnic Area

Fullerton Woods Family Picnic Area

Riverfront forest preserve with trails. Forested 76-acre preserve along the Des Plaines River offering quiet hikes or bike excursions.

Melrose Park, IL 60160, United States

Riis Park

Riis Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

6100 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Large area with trails & boat rentals. 885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.

Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189

Swift Nature Camp

Swift Nature Camp

Visit this great place for kids and families!

25 Baybrook Ln, Oak Brook, IL 60523, United States

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District

Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1400 N River Rd, North Aurora, IL 60510

The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines

The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines

Climbing, biking & zip lines in a quarry. Former quarry turned activity park with bike trails, rope courses & climbing walls, plus zip lines.

227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont, IL 60439

Greene Valley

Greene Valley

1,414-acre space for hiking & camping. Massive park with trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas & camping facilities.

Naperville, IL 60565

Black Partridge Woods

Black Partridge Woods

Ravine refuge with trails & a creek. 80-acre park in a ravine by a creek offering trails, a picnic area & a stone bridge.

100 Bluff Rd, Lemont, IL 60439

Waubonsie Lake Park

Waubonsie Lake Park

Relaxed place for biking & fishing. Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.

998 Kautz Rd, Aurora, IL 60504

Springbrook Prairie

Springbrook Prairie

Bird habitat, biking & running trails. Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.

83rd St, Naperville, IL 60564

Silver Lake County Park

Silver Lake County Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

27000 85th St, Salem Lakes, WI 53168, United States

Schiller Woods-East

Schiller Woods-East

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

North Park Village Nature Center

North Park Village Nature Center

Nature preserve & educational center. 46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.

5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646, United States

Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz Woods

Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz Woods

Riverside park with trails & a shelter. Wooded riverside park featuring walking/jogging trails & a picnic shelter in a clearing.

5901 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, United States

Danada Forest Preserve

Danada Forest Preserve

Preserve with a lake & equestrian center. Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.

Naperville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve

Scenic area with fishing & hiking spots. This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.

Hidden Lake Loop, Lombard, IL 60148

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