Where are the best places to go Family Camping near Chicago or surrounding Chicagoland areas?

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I have a family of 5 with only a little bit of camping experience. I have two 5 yr olds and one 10 yr old. We are looking to enjoy a nice time getting away from the city and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. Some of the things that we are most excited about trying includes, boating/canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, our own fire pit, biking on bike trails etc. Is there any really good places for us to explore. Most places don't seem to offer many things on our list. Like biking. We also would prefer places that have bike and boat rentals as it would be too much work to bring our own. Any ideas we want a place with a little convenience considering this is our first time as a family. A place that offers planned activities as well as options to explore on our own. Any suggestions? Please help

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The "Best Places" will be listed on http://woodalls.com/.

The "Best Places" also get booked 6-9 months in advance, make your choices quick.

State parks usually fit the bill the most as these usually are at lakes or river locations. Private campgrounds like a KOA offer the most features

good luck!

Whats a fun campground to go to near Chicago with no cops and lot of fun for teenagers?

Im turning 18 soon, and I want to go camping! Well my friends and I are throwing together a trip. We are in-visioning a really cool discrete little campground. I want it to include lots of trails, water, and hiking areas. But, of course want to get really wasted, high, etc, so need there to be no cops! Any suggestions of fun places? I prefer really wooded areas.

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the dan ryan woods, 8301 s. western, it s great, plenty of trails, water and the highest point in the city, you can see downtown from the hills. highly recommended. nearby restaurants and bars too, no cops either.

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