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One of the oldest state parks in the state of Illinois has very humble beginnings. Kankakee River State Park was created in 1938 when Ethel Sturges Dummer donated 35 acres to the state of Illinois to be turned into a park. Now, Kankakee River State Park near Bourbonnais is 4,000 acres of treasured, breathtaking land. RV camping at Kankakee River State Park has become a popular activity, and people from across the United States travel in to spend a few days enjoying the unspoiled setting of the park.
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Getting Outdoors
While RV camping at Kankakee River State Park there are so many things you can do to get outdoors and spend time soaking up the natural beauty of the park. The park is a popular destination for hunters. Deer hunters can only hunt with a bow in season. The use of firearms is allowed for rabbit, coyote, fox, raccoon, and squirrel as well as duck, turkey, dove, and pheasant.
Camping at Kankakee River State Park
State park RV camping allows you to take in the beauty of the park from the comfort of your campervan rental. More than 200 campsites are available at two campgrounds within Kankakee River State Park: Chippewa Campground and Potawatomi Campground. Electric hookups are available at most campsites. Potable water is also available within walking distance of most campsites. There are no shower facilities at the Chippewa Campground, but the Potawatomi Campground has showers.
Exploring the Area
While camping at Kankakee River State Park, take some time to explore the area, including the B. Harley Bradley House in the city of Kankakee. This home is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home constructed in the early 20th century. The B. Harley Bradley House is one of the first of its kind where Wright had complete control over the interior decor as well as the architecture. The house has been completely restored, including the rows of casement windows and geometric art glass patterns. Visitors can tour the home and learn more about Frank Lloyd Wright and his contributions to American architecture.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Kankakee River Trail, ILKankakee River State Park, IL
- Cavalier de Lasalle Park Trail, ILBourbonnais, IL
- Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Loop, ILBraceville, IL
- Midewin- Henslow Trail, ILElwood, IL
- Twin Oaks and Bunker Field Trail, ILElwood, IL
- Newton Loop Trail, ILElwood, IL
- Buffalo Viewing Trail, ILElwood, IL
- Monee Reservoir , ILMonee, IL
- I&M Canal Trail: East Side, ILChannahon, IL
- McKinley Woods Loop, ILChannahon, IL
- CampgroundsLocation
- Kankakee River Campground, ILKankakee County, IL
- Kankakee South KOA, ILKankakee County, IL
- Caboose Lake Campground, INJasper County, IN
- LaSalle / Peru KOA, ILLaSalle County, IL
- Indiana Dunes Campground, INPorter County, IN
- Dream Acres Campground, INWhite County, IN
- Rutherford Mountain Campground, NCRutherford County, NC
- Moraine View Campground, ILMcLean County, IL
- Indiana Beach Campgrounds, INWhite County, IN
- Kickapoo Campground, ILVermilion County, IL
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Recent RV rental reviews in Kankakee River State Park
Kevin H.
December, 2024
John was a great host! Explained everything in detail and was available for any questions!
Kris G.
November, 2024
This was my first time using Outdoorsy and renting an RV so I knew absolutely nothing going into this trip.
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