RV Parks in Pontiac, Illinois

RV Parks in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago in northern Illinois. This community serves commuters headed to Chicago each day as well as a growing population of younger families. This site is a common stop-over for those headed west or headed into the cities in the midwest. Finding accommodations here is not difficult. While you're here, make sure to take advantage of the many opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Katchewan Lakes RV Park

Katchewan Lakes RV Park is a great place to stay for those with a yearning to get closer to nature. While it's located just outside Pontiac, its proximity to Katchewan Lakes makes this place a worthwhile place to hang your hat. The site includes many RV sites, many of which are pull-through, full hook-ups for water and sewer, and laundry facilities. Make sure to take the short trip over to Buffalo Rock Park to hike the many trails winding through the park.

Katchewan Lakes RV Park
RR#2 Barr St
Streator, Illinois 61364
www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/104624.html

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, located just outside the town limits of Pontiac in Goodfield, is a family-oriented campground and RV park. The site has 300 sites for RVs, many of which have the full hook-up for water and sewer, and the RV park is open year-round. The park also has cabins to rent and pop-up trailers to lease onsite. The campground hosts a number of activities throughout the year--many of which incorporate the local culture and history of northern Illinois. If wagon rides and fishing holes aren't enough outdoor fun, make sure to check out Effigy Tumuli State Park.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
P.O. Box 92
Goodfield, Illinois 61742-0092
(309) 965-2224
www.jellystonegoodfield.com/

Glenwood RV Resort

Glenwood RV Resort, situated a few miles from Pontiac, is another full-service RV park for long-term residents and short-term visitors. The park has ample space and sites for RVs, and most of the sites are paved with full hook-ups for your convenience. Starved Rock State Park is just down the road (16 miles away), and should be included on your itinerary while at Glenwood. Also nearby is the Beaver Dam Hiking trail--an excellent path to escape the modern, bustling town.

Glenwood RV Resort
551 Wilson St
Marseilles, Illinois 61341
www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/104589.html

Article Written By DB Jenkins

DB Jenkins is a professional freelance content provider. He has been running a successful freelance business for two years, and contributes regularly to many publications. His articles have appeared in "The Portland Alliance," "Portland Monthly Magazine," "in\ur Magazine," and The Tallahassee Democrat and Chronicle. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University.

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