The Emerald Trails Campground in Crete is an approximate 45-minute drive south of Chicago's downtown area, and it rests on the shores of North Illinois' Lake Jewel. The campground provides fishing and boating docks on the lake for the exclusive use of its guests. The amenities at this resort include an outdoor swimming pool, basketball court, playground, dump station and laundromat. The campground also provides shower and restroom facilities. A pavilion is available for group gatherings, and it has a game room with pool tables. Trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding are spread throughout the campground. The campground has a total of 140 sites for tent and RV camping. Most of the RV campsites have hook-ups for electricity, water and sewage, while some only have hook-ups for water and electricity.
Emerald Trails Campground
3132 E. Goodenow Road
Crete, IL 60417
800-870-8357
emeraldtrailscampground.com
Situated in Joliet, Illinois, the Lake Leisure resort is less than a mile from the intersection of Interstates 55 and 80. This proximity to the freeways offers the resort's guests with quick access to the shops and restaurants in Downtown Chicago, which is less than 45 minutes away. This resort provides amenities such as a miniature golf course, playground, two-acre swimming lake, storage units, shower facilities, laundromat and a clubhouse available for group gatherings. The resort also has a 24-acre lake to use for boating and fishing. Dock and ramps are available for the guests' use. The RV campsites offer electric, water and sewage hook-ups. Tent camping is available as well. Fees are required if guests bring visitors to the resort.
Leisure Lake Membership Resort
21900 SW Frontage Road
Joliet, IL 60404
815-741-9405
leisurelakeresort.com
The Fish Lake Beach Resort is in the northern area of Greater Chicago, and it is an approximate hour's drive from the Chicago's downtown district. Families who are staying at this RV campground are less than 20 minutes from the Six Flags Great America amusement park. Nature walking and cycling trails are available at the Marl Flat Forest, a five-minute drive from the campground. This campground has amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, playground, two laundromats, three shower facilities, storage units, picnicking areas with barbecue grills and a pavilion for group gatherings and events. The campground is on Fish Lake, and it features fishing and boating docks for its guests. Each RV campsite has an adjacent fire ring. Well-behaved pets are allowed to stay. Electric, water and sewage hook-ups are available at the RV campsites. Tent camping is available as well.
Fish Lake Beach Resort
32223 N. U.S. Highway 12
Volo, IL 60073
847-546-2228
fishlakebeach.com
