Bourbonnais beckons RV travelers with Kankakee River State Park's wild beauty and outdoor thrills. Four parks here put you steps from canoe launches, hiking trails, and prime fishing spots. Camp now to snag riverfront sites starting at $20 a night.
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Bourbonnais nestles along the Kankakee River, where paddlers glide past limestone bluffs and herons stalk shallow waters. Anglers hook smallmouth bass near Bird's Eye Bridge. Families tour Perry Farm's 19th-century windmill and root cellar. Olivet Nazarene University buzzes with homecoming parades each fall. Kankakee River State Park logs over 500,000 visitors yearly for its 11 miles of trails and 4,000 acres of restored wetlands.
Kankakee River State Park's four campgrounds serve every camper. Kankakee River State Park campground delivers showers, dump station, pets, and drinking water for $20-$25/night; families claim its basics. Potowatomi Campground hooks up 30-amp power, showers, and dump station; weekend warriors plug in here. Davis Creek Campground fits groups with drinking water; reunions spread out. Equestrian Campground adds horse corrals to showers and dump station; trail riders with pets tie up.
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Bourbonnais stands out for Kankakee River State Park's fishing, hiking, and canoeing. The river cuts through limestone bluffs where smallmouth bass thrive. Perry Farm showcases a historic Dutch windmill from 1855. Olivet Nazarene University hosts lively homecoming events each October. Over 500,000 visitors flock to the park's 4,000 acres yearly.
Kankakee River State Park hosts four: Kankakee River State Park, Potowatomi, Davis Creek, and Equestrian campgrounds. They sit five miles south on Route 49. Expect showers, dump stations, and drinking water at most; Potowatomi adds 30-amp hookups.
Yes, pets roam free at Kankakee River State Park campground and Equestrian Campground. Both list pets allowed or pet-friendly rules. Leash them on trails; watch for wildlife near the river. Other parks follow state park pet policies with no extra fees.