Best camping near Arlington

5 campgrounds · 5 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Arlington, 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 5 of 5 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Pleasant Creek Campground
#1 Pleasant Creek Campground
17.9 mi away
Pleasant Creek Campground is a campground near Ottawa, Illinois.
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Lake De Pue City Park
#2 Lake De Pue City Park Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lake De Pue City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Illinois. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Starved Rock State Park
#3 Starved Rock State Park Good
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Starved Rock State Park, located in Illinois, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to enhance guests' stay…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park
#4 Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park Good
14.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Horseback Campground at Matthiessen State Park is a scenic camping area located in Illinois. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Green River State Wildlife Area
#5 Green River State Wildlife Area Good
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Green River State Wildlife Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Illinois. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Arlington

The Arlington area has 5 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

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.

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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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