Dispersed Camping in Lake County, Illinois
Showing 15 locations in Lake County.
Camp Dan Beard
A developed youth and group camp facility situated within the Potawatomi Woods along the Des Plaines River.
Camp Reinberg
A developed forest preserve campground in Cook County offering RV sites with electric and septic hookups, walk-up tent sites, and cabins. Surrounded by hiking and biking trails connected to the Deer Grove Forest Preserve.
Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
A developed lakeside RV resort located on the southwest side of Fish Lake. Offers extensive resort amenities including a sandy swimming beach, heated pool, hot tub, boat rentals, laundry facilities, picnic tables, and fire pits.
Fourth Lake Resort
A private resort campground located near the Fourth Lake Fen Forest Preserve offering developed sites with lake access.
Fox River Recreation
Fox River Recreation is a private commercial campground offering seasonal and nightly RV sites with full hookups and family-friendly amenities.
Highwood Urban Stealth Parking
Dispersed street and parking options throughout the Highwood area. Overnight street parking and private commercial lots are subject to strict municipal codes and local enforcement, making stealth camping risky without explicit permission.
Illinois Beach State Park Campground
A large, well-shaded state park campground situated directly along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The park features scenic wooded loops with mature pine trees, spacious campsites, direct beach access, and a extensive paved lakeside bike trail. Amenities include electric hookups at each site, dual bathhouses with warm showers, water pumps, a dump station, and an on-site camp store.
LA Fitness - Highland Park
Paved parking area at the LA Fitness in Highland Park, situated near the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Overnight stays on commercial lots are subject to strict manager approval and local municipal ordinances.
LA Fitness Mundelein
A commercial parking lot located at an LA Fitness gym in Mundelein, suitable for quick, self-contained overnight parking if permitted by local management.
Love's Travel Stop
A standard commercial travel stop offering paved parking spaces for overnight travelers, complete with fuel, a convenience store, and quick food options.
Planet Fitness - Deerfield
Paved parking lot of a local commercial gym in Deerfield, Illinois, situated just off Corporate Drive.
Planet Fitness - Vernon Hills
Paved parking lot outside a Planet Fitness in Vernon Hills, suitable for a quick, self-contained overnight stop.
Planet Fitness
Paved commercial parking lot outside of a 24-hour gym. Suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quick overnight stop near local services.
Van Patten Woods Youth Campground
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve offers designated youth group campsites nestled in a scenic oak forest near Sterling Lake. The area features 15 distinct group sites named after local wildlife, offering fire rings and picnic tables for youth organizations with advanced permits.
Walmart Parking Lot
A large, flat corporate parking lot offering ample space. Ideal for self-contained travelers looking for a convenient, quiet night's sleep.