Illinois
DNR website - Department of Natural Resorces
The
Illinois Department of Natural Resources does not charge
an Entrance Fee to any state owned or operated land with
the exception of Wildlife Prairie
Park. Sites with Beaches
charge a $1 a day per person for beach use only.
Where we have been:
Though we have never
camped along this 96 mile trail there is backpacking and camping in
several areas. The trail is very rustric but mostly paved or
hard-packed gravel and is excelent for hikeing or bike rideing.
Kankakee River - State ParkThis is one of our favorite places to camp. It is both close to home and has all natural wooded campsites. Also located only
a short distance from the Chicago Bears training camp the park is a
favorite for those who wish to see the Bears and comunine with nature
in one trip. Actually there are two campgrounds. The campground east of the office is well wooded and the one west of the office is open with lots of paved and pull through sites.
Shabbona Lake - State ParkNice wooded camp areas in the first section and open grass areas in the second section. If you are into lake fishing this is the place to go. There is one nice trail if you want to take a walk in the woods.
White Pines Forest - State Park