Joliet pulses with NASCAR thunder at Chicagoland Speedway and casino lights at Hollywood Casino. Eight RV parks anchor this Route 66 gateway, just 40 miles from Chicago's skyline. Camp here to snag race tickets, hit the slots, and paddle the Des Plaines River without urban gridlock.
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Joliet kicks off Illinois Route 66 at the Old Joliet Prison gates, where Blues Brothers fans snap photos. Chicagoland Speedway draws 75,000 for NASCAR races each summer on Route 53. Hollywood Casino buzzes with slots and tables off I-80. Rialto Square Theatre glows in the heart of downtown with vaudeville-era marquees. Kayakers launch on the Des Plaines River near McDonald Woods Forest Preserve.
Chicagoland Speedway/Lakeside Campgrounds plants race fans next to the track from $85/night. Groups crowd into Leisure Lake Membership Resort, complete with WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and big sites starting at $37. Hollywood Casino RV Resort tempts gamblers with showers, dump station, and 50-amp power for $43. Martin Campground fits pet owners and big rigs with pull-throughs, showers, and a dump station from $39. Martin Camper Park keeps it simple for quick stays.
Joliet claims fame for NASCAR at Chicagoland Speedway and Hollywood Casino gaming. Route 66 launches from here at the Old Joliet Prison landmark. Rialto Square Theatre stages concerts in a 1920s palace, while Des Plaines River trails lure hikers. Annual events pack Harrah's Star 105.5 festival with live music draws thousands.
Eight RV parks cluster near Joliet, led by Chicagoland Speedway/Lakeside Campgrounds and Hollywood Casino RV Resort. Martin Campground and Leisure Lake Membership Resort hug I-80 and Route 53 corridors. Expect WiFi, showers, and 50-amp hookups at top spots for easy Chicago day trips.
Yes, Martin Campground welcomes pets with showers, dump station, and pull-through sites from $39/night. Always confirm rules on leashes and breeds directly with parks. Other spots like Leisure Lake may allow them too; call ahead for group sites.