Best camping near Arlington Heights

6 campgrounds · 6 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Arlington Heights, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Camp Baden Powell (Defunct)
#1 Camp Baden Powell (Defunct) Marginal
4.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Baden Powell is a defunct group-only campground formerly operated by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County near Mount Prospect, Illinois. The facility is no longer in…
Why 100: 727 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Reinberg
#2 Camp Reinberg Fair
5.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Reinberg is a beautiful camping area in Illinois surrounded by stunning views. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and bird-watching. The campground amenities include…
Why 100: 593 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Dan Beard
#3 Camp Dan Beard Marginal
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Dan Beard is a group-only campground near Wheeling, Illinois, operated by Billy Casper Golf. This facility charges a fee for camping and is designed primarily for organized…
Why 100: 569 things to do within 15 mi
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Fox River Youth Group Camping Area
#4 Fox River Youth Group Camping Area Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Fox River Youth Group Camping Area is a group-only campground operated by Lake County Forest Preserves near Cary, Illinois. Located along the Fox River in northeastern Illinois…
Why 100: 422 things to do within 15 mi
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The Hollows Conservation Area campground
#5 The Hollows Conservation Area campground Fair
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Hollows Conservation Area Campground is located in Cary, Illinois, and boasts scenic views of the surrounding rolling hills and lush forests. Visitors can enjoy hiking or…
Why 100: 327 things to do within 15 mi
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Blackwell Youth Campground
#6 Blackwell Youth Campground Fair
20.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Blackwell Youth Campground in Illinois is a serene camping destination surrounded by lush greenery and scenic views of the Blackwell Forest Preserve. There are nearby hiking…
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Camping near Arlington Heights

The Arlington Heights area has 6 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Arlington Heights

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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