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Rochelle is a small city in Illinois, located less than 40 minutes' drive south of Rockford and approximately a 90-minute drive west of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Book an RV in Rochelle, and you can see a less touristy area of Illinois while remaining relatively close to Chicago.

Rochelle was first founded in the 1800s and was named Hickory Grove. The town was located at the intersection of two rail lines. Today, the city is known as the Hub City, because of its location at the intersection of several major transportation routes. The city was an important producer of crops that were sent to markets by trains in the 19th century. After World War II, the city became home to Swift Meat Packing and Del Monte. Book a camper rental in Rochelle and explore the countryside of Illinois.

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The Great Outdoors

When you rent a motorhome in Rochelle, you can drive west to the city of Clinton, Iowa, located on the Mississippi River. The river is of great importance for the natural and economic life of the area, as many parks and cities are located along the river. Cattail Slough Public Use Area is the closest natural park on the Mississippi River. Here you can enjoy long walks, running, picnicking, or water sports. Spend a day away from the crowds and relax with an amazing view of the river.

Mississippi Palisades State Park is approximately a 90-minute drive west when you book a travel trailer rental in Rochelle and is also located on the Mississippi River. This amazing and scenic park has lots of great hiking trails and picnic spots. Also, it is a perfect destination for those who like boating and fishing. This park plays an important role in Native American history, especially the southern part, where you can take the same trails as many historical figures and learn a lot about the history of the area.

Lowden-Miller Forest is the closest natural park when you rent an RV in Rochelle. It is located on the Rock River, across from the George B Fell Nature Preserve and Castle Rock State Park. These three parks combine to make a large wilderness area for visitors to explore. Just half an hour's drive from Rochelle, this is a perfect place for outdoor activities such as boating, hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, hunting, and much more.

RV Parks near Rochelle

There are several RV parks where you can stay when you have an RV rental in Rochelle, IL. One of the most family-oriented parks is O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Park located short drive south of the city. This park offers lots of fun features, like water slides, swimming pools, fishing, mini golf, playgrounds, a beach, and a clubhouse. There are also many facilities available here, including laundry, restrooms, showers, a store, and more. This could be a great place for a summer vacation.

Another nearby campground is Blackhawk Valley Campground, located a short drive north of Rochelle. There are many activities offered in this park, like pedal carts, mini golf, and basketball. Nestled by the Kishwaukee River and surrounded by forests, here you can relax and enjoy many outdoor spaces and activities. Go to the beach or go fishing, or simply spend a day picnicking with your family. The park also offers full hookups, showers, restrooms, playgrounds, laundry, and more.

Lake Louise Campground is situated on Lake Louise, which gives you the opportunity to spend a lot of time swimming and having fun on the beach. They offer sites with full or water and electric only hookups, a swimming pool, a beach, fishing, a dump station, and more. Different activities are organized for all ages during the season.

Explore the City

The city of Rochelle is a great place to start your visit to Illinois. You will find many beautiful city parks around the town and some gorgeous historical buildings, like the William H. Holcomb House, the Flagg Rochelle Public Library, and more. In the city center, there are many restaurants offering international cuisine where you can have lunch or dinner while spending a relaxing day in this beautiful city.

Flagg Township Museum is also located in the city center and was built in 1884 as a City and Town Hall. Originally, this building included the fire station, jail, and a large room upstairs for community gatherings. Today it hosts many artifacts, documents, and photos from Rochelle and Flag Township history. You can visit this museum with a group or individually and learn about the city’s history.

The Ken Wise Rochelle Railroad Park is an interesting outdoor museum. This park is dedicated to train watching from observation platforms. Here also you can see many railroad artifacts and photos, and you can visit the gift shop, picnic areas, and more. This unique park has different events organized year-round.

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