Empress Casino Hotel & RV Park
The Empress Casino's RV park offers easy access to the casino without the high prices you would pay at local hotels. Amenities include free shuttle service to the casino. There are no sewer hook-ups, but electric (50 amp) and water hook-ups are available and there is a dump station. There is no wireless Internet or cable TV. Of the 80 sites, most are pull-through and big rig access is possible. The park also offers showers, bathrooms and laundry facilities.
Empress Casino Hotel & RV Park
2300 Empress Drive
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-9400
empresscasino.com
Martin Camper Park
Martin Camper Park allows both tents and RVs. There are 110 sites, many of them pull-through. Full hook-ups are available and include 50-amp connections. There are no Internet or cable TV connections. Big rig access is available and the campground offers plenty of shade. The campground is close to Interstate 80 and can be noisy, so ask for a site away from the entrance. Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club is just minutes away. The park was sold and renovated at the end of 2009.
Martin Camper Park
725 Cherry Hill Road
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-3173
Leisure Lake Resort
This camping and RV resort has 207 sites, making it one of the largest in the region. The park has many pluses, including two lakes (one for fishing, one for swimming), a swimming pool, a small private beach and several organized shows and activities throughout the year. There is also a convenience store, paddle boat rentals, an exercise room, a playground and miniature golf. Of the 207 sites, 113 offer full hookups. Wireless Internet connections are available and showers and bathrooms also are on the premises. The campground is pet-friendly.
Leisure Lake Resort
21900 SW Frontage Road
Joliet, IL 60404
(815) 741-9405
leisurelakeresort.com
Article Written By Sarah Dray
Sarah Dray has been writing since 1996. She specializes in health, wellness and travel topics and has credits in various publications including "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." She is also a seasoned independent traveler and a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. Dray is pursuing a criminal justice degree at Penn Foster College.
