Best camping near Richmond
51 campgrounds · 51 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Richmond, 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 51 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
N⛰
#1
North Branch Conservation Area (cyclists only)
Fair
1.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The North Branch Conservation Area in Illinois is a camping area specifically designed for cyclists. Located in an idyllic natural setting, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 171 things to do within 15 mi
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M⛰
#2
Mud Lake West
Fair
6.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Mud Lake West camping area, located in Illinois, offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs. With…
Why 100: 251 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#3
Chestnut
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Chestnut is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a suburban setting. The area experiences…
Why 100: 212 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#4
Walnut
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Walnut is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northern Illinois. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a suburban setting characteristic of the Chicago…
Why 100: 213 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#5
Birch
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois, this campground offers a convenient base for exploring the Chicago metropolitan area's outdoor recreation. The facility…
Why 100: 212 things to do within 15 mi
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R⛰
#6
Red Maple
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Red Maple is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility serves as a convenient base for outdoor recreation in the Chicago metropolitan…
Why 100: 214 things to do within 15 mi
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S⛰
#7
Silver Maple
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Silver Maple is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility serves as a base for outdoor recreation in the Chicago metropolitan area's lake…
Why 100: 214 things to do within 15 mi
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S⛰
#8
Sugar Maple
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Sugar Maple is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northern Illinois. The facility serves as a base for outdoor recreation in this suburban area of northeastern…
Why 100: 214 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#9
Cottonwood
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Cottonwood is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a suburban setting. Spring through fall…
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R⛰
#10
Redwood
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Redwood is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility serves as a base for exploring the recreational opportunities in Lake County…
Why 100: 213 things to do within 15 mi
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M⛰
#11
Maple
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Maple is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. The facility serves as a convenient base for outdoor recreation in the Chicago metropolitan area's…
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B⛰
#12
Basswood
Fair
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Basswood is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area. The facility offers camping opportunities in a suburban…
Why 100: 213 things to do within 15 mi
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J⛰
#13
Juniper
Fair
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
I don't have access to detailed information about this specific campground beyond its location near Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Without reliable data on camping types offered…
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P⛰
#14
Poplar
Fair
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Poplar is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. Situated in the Chicago metropolitan area's Lake County, the facility serves as a convenient base…
Why 100: 214 things to do within 15 mi
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S⛰
#15
Sequioa
Fair
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Sequioa is a campground located near Round Lake Beach in northeastern Illinois. Situated in the Chicago metropolitan area's suburban landscape, it serves as a convenient outdoor…
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Camping near Richmond
The Richmond area has 51 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 Richmond
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.