Joliet, Illinois, sits between Chicago and the Illinois plains, in the Des Plaines River valley, and its temperate climate means that residents experience four distinct seasons each year. Plus, thanks to its convenient location along I-55, Joliet gives visitors the best of both worlds with easy access to both outdoor recreation and the Windy City.
Visitors to Joliet can explore the scenic parks and trails surrounding the city, including the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Channahon State Park. Then, you can park your Joliet RV rental at one of the many parks in and around the city. Plus, if you need a break from hiking and canoeing along the area’s many lakes and rivers, you can head into town for food and drink or to check out historical sites. When you book an RV in Joliet, you’ll easily be able to explore all that this Chicago suburb has to offer.
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When you find an RV rental in Joliet, IL, you’ll easily be able to find a wealth of outdoor recreation around the city. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is just south of the city center, making it an easy drive in your new rental RV. At this nature preserve, visitors can view local plants and wildlife, including bison, and enjoy many trails throughout the preserve, including the Blodgett Marsh Trail and the Prairie Creek Woods Trail. Visitors can also hunt seasonally in designated areas of the national prairie.
Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve is another interesting outdoor destination just half an hour north of Joliet in Lemont. This preserve features a natural dolomite canyon as well as an array of fascinating plant life. However, due to the delicate canyon ecosystem, visitors must book guided tours in order to visit the canyon.
If booking in advance isn’t your style, then check out Channahon State Park, which is just southwest of Joliet. This park is the point of confluence for the DuPage, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers, making it a scenic location for hiking, fishing, and canoeing. Hikers and bicyclists can embark on the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail - a 61-mile-long trail where visitors can enjoy historical sites and scenic vistas. The park also offers 15 miles of canoeing as well as plentiful fishing opportunities.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County also has plenty of trails to explore. The Wauponsee Glacial Trail is under 20 minutes away in your Joliet motorhome rental and is over 20 miles long. It runs through woods, wetlands, and the banks of the Kankakee River, and wintertime visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Bikers should check out the Lake Renwick Bikeway, which is a three-mile paved trail that runs around Budde Lake.
With your camper rental in Joliet, you’ll find plenty of RV parks in and around the city. If you’d like to stay close to nature, check out one of the campgrounds within the Forest Preserve District of Will County. While these campgrounds will place you right in the heart of nature, amenities are limited to latrines and drinking water. Additionally, only a handful of RV-accessible sites are available, so be sure to book in advance if you want to rough it for a night or two.
For a ton of convenience and amenities, consider the Hollywood Casino RV Park, right in Joliet. Here you can enjoy many of the features of the brick and mortar resort using their shuttle from the RV park to the hotel. The sites here have water and electric hookups and Wi-Fi and you’ll enjoy the central location.
Another option for your RV rental near Joliet is Camp Bullfrog Lake, less than 20 miles away in Willow Springs. There are electric hookups here but none for water or sewer. Here you will camp just steps from the lake and be able to access many local hiking trails within the hilly Palos Preserves. They have a camp store as well as restrooms and showers too.
Once you’ve explored the rivers, prairies, and wetlands surrounding the city, you should head into the city and explore Joliet itself. History buffs and Blues Brothers fans can check out the Old Joliet Prison, which offers tours of the facility. You can also check out the Joliet Area Historical Museum, which has interactive exhibits about the area’s history. The Joliet Iron Works Historic Site is another great destination if you’re interested in learning more about the history of the Southwestern Chicago area.
If you’d rather take it easy, head to Downtown Joliet and explore local shops and restaurants as well as great attractions like the Route 66 Street Market. For a night on the town, head to local bars downtown or casinos in the area for drinks, entertainment, and games.
When you rent an RV in Joliet, you’ll easily be able to explore the world-class Chicago area as well. You’ll have so many things to do it might be hard to fit it all in.
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