Illinois
Kankakee River State Park
Established Campground
This 4,000-acre state park sits along the Kankakee River featuring deep limestone canyons carved by ancient glacial floods. The campground offers 222 sites split between electric and primitive options, with clean facilities and decent spacing under mature hardwoods. Popular with families but quieter mid-week, especially in the shoulder seasons.
Access is straightforward via paved park roads. The Rock Creek Canyon trail system provides solid hiking, and the river offers decent fishing for smallmouth bass. No reservations required for most sites, but electric spots fill up on summer weekends. Open year-round with water shut-offs in winter.
River canyon camping with CCC-era facilities
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road, Illinois 60901 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Bourbonnais, Illinois |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 222 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Shade, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |