Best camping near Gurnee

48 campgrounds · 48 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Gurnee, 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 15 of 48 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Blue Heron
#1 Blue Heron
5.4 mi away
Blue Heron is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Horned Owl
#2 Horned Owl
5.4 mi away
Horned Owl is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Wild Turkey
#3 Wild Turkey
5.4 mi away
Wild Turkey is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Mallard
#4 Mallard
5.4 mi away
Mallard is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Brown Bat
#5 Brown Bat
5.5 mi away
Brown Bat is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Cotton Tail
#6 Cotton Tail
5.5 mi away
Cotton Tail is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Night Hawk
#7 Night Hawk
5.5 mi away
Night Hawk is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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White Tail
#8 White Tail
5.5 mi away
White Tail is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Red Fox
#9 Red Fox
5.6 mi away
Red Fox is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Snaping Turtle
#10 Snaping Turtle
5.6 mi away
Snaping Turtle is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Bullfrog
#11 Bullfrog
5.6 mi away
Bullfrog is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Chipmunk
#12 Chipmunk
5.6 mi away
Chipmunk is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Coyote
#13 Coyote
5.6 mi away
Coyote is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Muskrat
#14 Muskrat
5.6 mi away
Muskrat is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Racoon
#15 Racoon
5.6 mi away
Racoon is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Gurnee

The Gurnee area has 48 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 Gurnee

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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