Best camping near Waukegan

45 campgrounds · 45 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Waukegan, 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 45 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Blue Heron
#1 Blue Heron
6.0 mi away
Blue Heron is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Brown Bat
#2 Brown Bat
6.1 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
#3 Cotton Tail
6.1 mi away
Cotton Tail is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Horned Owl
#4 Horned Owl
6.1 mi away
Horned Owl is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Night Hawk
#5 Night Hawk
6.1 mi away
Night Hawk is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Red Fox
#6 Red Fox
6.1 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
#7 Snaping Turtle
6.1 mi away
Snaping Turtle is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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White Tail
#8 White Tail
6.1 mi away
White Tail is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Wild Turkey
#9 Wild Turkey
6.1 mi away
Wild Turkey is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Bullfrog
#10 Bullfrog
6.1 mi away
Bullfrog is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Mallard
#11 Mallard
6.1 mi away
Mallard is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Muskrat
#12 Muskrat
6.1 mi away
Muskrat is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Chipmunk
#13 Chipmunk
6.2 mi away
Chipmunk is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Coyote
#14 Coyote
6.2 mi away
Coyote is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Racoon
#15 Racoon
6.2 mi away
Racoon is a campground near Zion, Illinois.
Why 100: 296 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Waukegan

The Waukegan area has 45 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 Waukegan

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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