RV rental Shabbona Lake State Park, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Camping with an RV at Shabbona Lake State Park could not be easier thanks to the 150 campsites on offer. Organized within a semi-wooded area, these sites offer the perfect balance of shade and sunshine. Ninety of the campsites can be reserved in advance on the handy online reservation system; the rest can be claimed on a first-come-first-served basis. Every site is equipped with electrical hooks ups for your RV rental as well as a picnic table, fire pit, and gravel parking space. There is also a dump station as well as a clean washroom complete with hot showers and flushing toilets. Technically the campground is open all year round. However, it is known to close often during spring due to excessive rainfall and poor road conditions, so make sure to call ahead if you were hoping to camp here during those months. For those that may have forgotten to stock up on supplies in the nearby town of Shabbona, there is also a handy store on site that stocks all of the essentials as well as firewood, ice and fishing tackle.

When you rent an RV near Shabbona Lake State Park, take some time to explore the surrounding area. Around a thirty-minute drive north of Lake Shabbona is Sycamore, a quaint town full of independent eateries and interesting attractions. One of the most popular attractions in town is the Mid-West Museum of Natural History. This unique museum features an impressive collection of mounted animals from around the world in a bid to educate the general public about the importance of the natural world. As well as this permanent exhibition, there are several smaller rotating exhibition spaces that are worth your perusal. For a more interactive experience, check out their weekly schedule of events and workshops, all child-friendly, and a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon in Illinois. While in the area of Sycamore, visit Onesti’s Wild West Town, a family amusement park with a cowboy theme. Pan for gold at the Sweet Phyllis Mine, shoot slingshots at Huck Finns or enjoy one of the live performances scheduled throughout the day. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the small museum, which is full of fascinating artifacts, displays, and information that provides a bit of context to the Wild West theme. Even better, all of the rides and museum are included in the admission fee, so kids and adults alike can enjoy limitless hours of fun here! For those creatives motorhome camping nearby, head into DeKalb to visit the NIU Art Museum. Part of the Northern Illinois University Campus, the gallery is open to the public from Tuesday through to Friday and on Saturdays for tours only. This free exhibition space offers a platform for local and regional artists to express themselves as well as a place of inspiration for budding artists at the university. If possible, try to coincide your visit with one of the gallery talks or artist lectures that provides an interesting glimpse into the world of art in Illinois.