Tent Camping Illinois
Tent Camping Illinois
Where to go wilderness camping (not at a campsite) near Chicago Illinois.?
Some friends and I want to go camping in the wilderness. We live near chicago and are willing to drive up to 5-6 hours. We want to find a spot secluded from others or any building or campgrounds where we can set up a tent for 3-4 days and just relax. I do not want to go camping at a site, most sites have bathroom buildings, rv's everywhere- thats not camping. Please comment with any suggestions..
Off the top of my head I can think of a few options:
The Kettle Moraine State Forest "South Unit" in South Central Wisconsin about 2 hours drive from Chicago has some opportunities you might be interested in. There are things called "Backpack Shelters" that are secluded deep into the woods and our not accessible by vehicles. The hike can range from a 1/2 mile to 10 miles depending on how secluded you want to be.
Here is a link:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kms/camping.html
Just scroll to the middle of the page and find the "Backpack Shelters" section, they allow no more then 10 people per group. And reservations can be made by calling (888) 947-2757.
Another option may be the Kettle Moraine State Forest "North Unit" it is a little longer drive about 4 hours but is much more secluded and offers many more camping options. Once again Backpack Shelters are available and are even more secluded then the prior.
Here is a link:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmn/camping.html
If you want to make a reservation then call (888) 947-2757, to obtain a rustic camping permit.
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