State Parks Near Campton Hills, Illinois
26 state park units lie within 50 miles of Campton Hills, including 3 parks across the line in Wisconsin. The closest is James "Pate" Philip State Park, about 8 mi east of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park8 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 26 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 151 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Campton Hills, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Campton Hills; driving distance is usually longer.
James "Pate" Philip State Park
James "Pate" Philip State Park is a park in DuPage County, about 2 miles north of Wayne.
Hours, fees and rules for James "Pate" Philip State Park →Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area is a recreation area in Kendall County, about 4 miles south of Plano.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area →Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area →Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park →Volo Bog State Natural Area
Covering about 796 acres, Volo Bog State Natural Area lies in Lake County, in Lakemoor.
Hours, fees and rules for Volo Bog State Natural Area →Chain O' Lakes State Park
Covering about 5,124 acres, Chain O' Lakes State Park lies in Lake County, about 3 miles north of Fox Lake.
Hours, fees and rules for Chain O' Lakes State Park →Channahon State Park
In Will County, in Channahon, Channahon State Park covers about 4 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Channahon State Park →Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail
In Grundy County, about 3 miles west of Morris, Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail covers about 1,080 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail →Rock Cut State Park
Rock Cut State Park is a 3,080-acre park in Winnebago County, in Loves Park.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Cut State Park →Gebhard Woods State Park
Covering about 31 acres, Gebhard Woods State Park lies in Grundy County, in Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for Gebhard Woods State Park →Heidecke Lake SFWA
Heidecke Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Grundy County, about 5 miles east of Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for Heidecke Lake SFWA →William G. Stratton State Park
William G. Stratton State Park is a 14-acre park in Grundy County, in Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for William G. Stratton State Park →Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 4,531-acre recreation area in Will County, about 4 miles northwest of Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area →Big Foot Beach State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Foot Beach State Park →Illini State Park
Illini State Park is a 159-acre park in LaSalle County, about 6 miles east of Ottawa.
Hours, fees and rules for Illini State Park →LaSalle Lake SFWA
LaSalle Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in LaSalle County, about 6 miles east of Ottawa.
Hours, fees and rules for LaSalle Lake SFWA →Lowden State Park
Covering about 204 acres, Lowden State Park lies in Ogle County, in Oregon.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden State Park →Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River State Trail →Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Covering about 882 acres, Franklin Creek State Natural Area lies in Lee County, about 7 miles east of Dixon.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Creek State Natural Area →Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area (Upland Game/Furbearer)
Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area (Upland Game/Furbearer) is a state fish and wildlife area in LaSalle County, in Marseilles.
Hours, fees and rules for Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area (Upland Game/Furbearer) →Castle Rock State Park
The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Castle Rock State Park →Lowden-Miller
In Ogle County, about 10 miles northeast of Dixon, Lowden-Miller covers about 2,347 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden-Miller →William W. Powers State Recreation Area
William W. Powers State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Cook County, in Burnham.
Hours, fees and rules for William W. Powers State Recreation Area →Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Richard Bong State Recreation Area →Buffalo Rock State Park
In LaSalle County, about 5 miles west of Ottawa, Buffalo Rock State Park covers about 295 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Buffalo Rock State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Campton Hills
- Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area 23 mi south · Campground listed
- Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area 28 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Chain O' Lakes State Park 38 mi north · Campground listed
- Channahon State Park 38 mi south · Campground listed
- Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail 39 mi south · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Campton Hills
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 47 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Campton Hills
- Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area 28 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rock Cut State Park 39 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 47 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Campton Hills
- Big Foot Beach State Park 43 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 50 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Campton Hills
- Big Foot Beach State Park 43 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 50 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Campton Hills
- Big Foot Beach State Park 43 mi north · Fishing listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 50 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Campton Hills
What is the closest state park to Campton Hills?
James "Pate" Philip State Park is the closest, about 8 miles east of Campton Hills in a straight line. Next are Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area and Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Campton Hills?
26 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Campton Hills have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area and Chain O' Lakes State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Campton Hills?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, Rock Cut State Park and Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Campton Hills?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
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- Near Aurora, IL14 mi southeast
- Near DeKalb, IL17 mi west
- Near Wheaton, IL17 mi east
- Near Schaumburg, IL18 mi east
- Near Belvidere, IL33 mi northwest
- Near Orland Park, IL37 mi southeast
- Near Chicago, IL38 mi east
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.