The best forest glamping near Chicago, Illinois

Looking for a unique way to experience the forest near Chicago, Illinois? Hipcamp offers over 220 glamping options with forest terrain, ranging from Blooming Bus Farms (82 reviews) to Escape to Nature (80 reviews) to CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews). With an average price of $35 per night and options as low as $15 per night, you'll find plenty of affordable options for your camping adventure. Our campsites provide popular amenities such as potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires, and offer a variety of activities including climbing, snow sports, and wind sports.

93% (43) • 2 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Chicago

Hruby Ranch Woods Camp -Eagles Nest

1. Hruby Ranch Woods Camp -Eagles Nest

93%

(57)

38mi from Chicago · 2 sites · Lodging

Learn more about this land: Come enjoy a stay at the rustic Hruby Ranch. 50 acres of private land to explore. A cozy comfortable excursion tent with queen bed. There are trails throughout of which you are free to explore. And our animals will surely delight. A fire pit is always a wonderful way to end the day. Located 12 minutes from I 65 and 15 minutes from downtown Crown Point and 20 from Valporaiso. If the beach is more your style, we are 25 minutes from the Indiana dunes and Lake Michigan! We are in winter/inclimate weather conditions, all stays are hike in and out approximately 150yards from the barn and stable areas.

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from

$100

/ night

The Dunes Escape

2. The Dunes Escape

35mi from Chicago · 1 site · Lodging

We live 4 miles from the National Lake Shore ..

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$234

/ night

Looking for a unique way to experience the forest near Chicago, Illinois? Hipcamp offers over 220 glamping options with forest terrain, ranging from Blooming Bus Farms (82 reviews) to Escape to Nature (80 reviews) to CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews). With an average price of $35 per night and options as low as $15 per night, you'll find plenty of affordable options for your camping adventure. Our campsites provide popular amenities such as potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires, and offer a variety of activities including climbing, snow sports, and wind sports.

93% (43) • 2 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Chicago

Hruby Ranch Woods Camp -Eagles Nest

1. Hruby Ranch Woods Camp -Eagles Nest

93%

(57)

38mi from Chicago · 2 sites · Lodging

Learn more about this land: Come enjoy a stay at the rustic Hruby Ranch. 50 acres of private land to explore. A cozy comfortable excursion tent with queen bed. There are trails throughout of which you are free to explore. And our animals will surely delight. A fire pit is always a wonderful way to end the day. Located 12 minutes from I 65 and 15 minutes from downtown Crown Point and 20 from Valporaiso. If the beach is more your style, we are 25 minutes from the Indiana dunes and Lake Michigan! We are in winter/inclimate weather conditions, all stays are hike in and out approximately 150yards from the barn and stable areas.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

$100

/ night

The Dunes Escape

2. The Dunes Escape

35mi from Chicago · 1 site · Lodging

We live 4 miles from the National Lake Shore ..

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$234

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Vanisa

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hruby Ranch Woods Camp -Eagles Nest

The Hruby Ranch was everything we were hoping for and more. You can tell immediately that there is a lot of love put into the property. It is very well maintained and easy to do our overnight getaway, having comforts of home and still outdoor camping feeling. Seeing both sunset and sunrise from our site was so special. The animals were our kiddos favorite along with the trampoline! Thank you Tom and Ally for the hospitality, we hope to make this at least an annual getaway.