Chicago Lake Campsites
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 32 ft
- Sites
- 4
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Not published
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 3
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Chicago Lake Campsites
Even though Chicago Lake (188 acres) is a busy lake you can still see and hear loons. Four campsites and an improved boat launch can be found on Chicago Lake, all clustered around its north end. Site #1 is small (20 ft x 15 ft), heavily wooded and isolated. The access road is poor and a 4 wheel drive and tents are recommended. This site is suitable for one family only and is desired by those looking for privacy from other campers. Swimming is considered to be poor.
Before you go
Season
May 15 – Columbus Day
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
Hours
Beginning May, 2022 • Check-in Time: 2 pm • Check-out Time: 11 am
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.