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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147144 is a reply to message #147131] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 21:37   |
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You ask a good question to which there is not good answer. I did see a
motorhome parked at a Walmart in Schaumburg for several days when I was in
there for training at Motorola three years ago. It was surprising for me to
see since I was always near the Walmart before 7 PM.
I've looked for a campground not to far from the center of the city and have
found none. There is a KOA on the north side but it's only open seasonally.
Personally, I don't consider being 50 miles out as being "close".
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JP Winger wrote:
> Can anyone advise us of a good website or guides for finding rv
> parks/campgrounds, and does anyone know of any in Chicago, ideally central,
> thanks!
> JP & Miriam
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147147 is a reply to message #147131] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 21:48 |
GeorgeRud
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I don't think you'll find any RV parks around Chicago as it's too crowded and the land is too expensive. There might be RV parking at the casinos (a new one, Rivers Casino, just opened in Des Plaines, IL close to O'Hare Airport), or in northwest Indiana.
Hopefully someone else may be able to chime in with some other suggestions.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147151 is a reply to message #147147] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 22:27 |
Russell Mehlenbacher
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I found a campground in Elgin, IL. A little closer..
"Within Burnidge Forest Preserve is Paul Wolff
Campground<http://kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/camping.pdf>.
The campground contains 89 improved, vehicle camp sites with 50-amp
electrical service, water access, parking pad and fire ring. Improved camp
sites are available to vehicles or tent campers. Each improved site is
capable of handling a 50-foot motorhome."
Arrived in the dark, left at dawn. Train tracks near, no showers, one
central flush bathroom, several pit toilets. Level & paved. May1 to Oct. 31
http://kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/camping.pdf
http://goo.gl/7vOKx
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147158 is a reply to message #147151] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 23:23 |
JP Winger
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Thanks all, gave up an headed to Walmart on W North Ave...need some supplies anyway! Any recommendations on good US camping websites or guides for future reference?
John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 / lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
On Oct 19, 2011, at 10:27 PM, Russell Mehlenbacher <russmehl@gmail.com> wrote:
> I found a campground in Elgin, IL. A little closer..
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> "Within Burnidge Forest Preserve is Paul Wolff
> Campground<http://kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/camping.pdf>.
> The campground contains 89 improved, vehicle camp sites with 50-amp
> electrical service, water access, parking pad and fire ring. Improved camp
> sites are available to vehicles or tent campers. Each improved site is
> capable of handling a 50-foot motorhome."
>
> Arrived in the dark, left at dawn. Train tracks near, no showers, one
> central flush bathroom, several pit toilets. Level & paved. May1 to Oct. 31
>
> http://kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/camping.pdf
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> http://goo.gl/7vOKx
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>
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> Rochester Hills, MI
> '74 X-Sequoia
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147182 is a reply to message #147158] |
Thu, 20 October 2011 08:33 |
Ken Henderson
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John-Paul,
Stop at any RV dealer and you'll find Woodalls and Trailer Life campground
directories which list most of the campgrounds in the US, with brief
descriptions of the facilities, hookups, and prices. They're 1-1/2" thick
volumes indexed by state and city, with maps labelled with locations; pretty
convenient for use in unfamiliar areas. I haven't check the current one for
several years so I can't advise which I think better.
Ken H.
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:23 AM, JP Winger <lavidalocations@gmail.com>wrote:
> Thanks all, gave up an headed to Walmart on W North Ave...need some
> supplies anyway! Any recommendations on good US camping websites or guides
> for future reference?
>
> John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 /
> lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147376 is a reply to message #147174] |
Sat, 22 October 2011 10:53 |
Larry C
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I am sure I am too late but Joliet has a casino and a campground. There is also one between joliet and Chicago on I 80. Kindof a back to basics place, but it exists.
Further north, there is one between Waukegan and Zion called Illnois beach, there is a hotel as well.
There is another camping area West by the Chain of lakes, called the Chain of lakes state park.
These are all North of Chicago, probably too far for you but a thought.
This is why the data base that Byron is asking for input on is such a valuable tool for us travelers.
Located here.... http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147405 is a reply to message #147376] |
Sat, 22 October 2011 18:04 |
JP Winger
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Thanks!
Actually tonite, it's Memphis, then New Orleans for a few nights but sure we'll be back in Chicago soon enough. Will check the club link.
Regards,
JP
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On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Larry C <slawrence111@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I am sure I am too late but Joliet has a casino and a campground. There is also one between joliet and Chicago on I 80. Kindof a back to basics place, but it exists.
> Further north, there is one between Waukegan and Zion called Illnois beach, there is a hotel as well.
>
> There is another camping area West by the Chain of lakes, called the Chain of lakes state park.
>
> These are all North of Chicago, probably too far for you but a thought.
>
> This is why the data base that Byron is asking for input on is such a valuable tool for us travelers.
>
> Located here.... http://www.gmceast.com/travel
> --
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> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
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> ADD TO THE FUN-GMC'r Campground FINDS />
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147406 is a reply to message #147405] |
Sat, 22 October 2011 18:07 |
JP Winger
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P.S. Do most Casinos allow camping?
John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 / lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
On Oct 22, 2011, at 6:04 PM, JP Winger <lavidalocations@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks!
> Actually tonite, it's Memphis, then New Orleans for a few nights but sure we'll be back in Chicago soon enough. Will check the club link.
> Regards,
> JP
>
> John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 / lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
>
> On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Larry C <slawrence111@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
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>>
>> I am sure I am too late but Joliet has a casino and a campground. There is also one between joliet and Chicago on I 80. Kindof a back to basics place, but it exists.
>> Further north, there is one between Waukegan and Zion called Illnois beach, there is a hotel as well.
>>
>> There is another camping area West by the Chain of lakes, called the Chain of lakes state park.
>>
>> These are all North of Chicago, probably too far for you but a thought.
>>
>> This is why the data base that Byron is asking for input on is such a valuable tool for us travelers.
>>
>> Located here.... http://www.gmceast.com/travel
>> --
>> Gatsbys' CRUISER :d 08-18-04
>> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
>> Remflex Manifold gaskets
>>
>> ADD TO THE FUN-GMC'r Campground FINDS />
>> http://www.gmceast.com/travel
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147485 is a reply to message #147131] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 09:12 |
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JP and Miriam, hope you are doing well. Tell Miriam I like her CD and have been listening in the Jeep. Too bad it was so dark, rainny, cold and windy when you droped by. We could have done a quick once over safety inspection, greased everthing and checked front end parts if the sun was out. Is that house battery charging/holding? wondering if you checked the electrolite levels and connections to see if that would make it happier.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147489 is a reply to message #147485] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 09:23 |
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JP,
CONGRADULATIONS! Auckland is going wild!
The All Blacks beat France and are the 2011 Rugby World Cup Champions!
The Wallabies wound up in third.
Regards,
Rob M.
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JP and Miriam, hope you are doing well. Tell Miriam I like her CD and have been listening in the Jeep. Too bad it was so dark,
rainny, cold and windy when you droped by. We could have done a quick once over safety inspection, greased everthing and checked
front end parts if the sun was out. Is that house battery charging/holding? wondering if you checked the electrolite levels and
connections to see if that would make it happier.
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147495 is a reply to message #147489] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 09:55 |
JP Winger
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HEY,
Thanks, yeah pretty nerve wracking game, and I thought Aussie was going to be the only hard one. We streamed it to my laptop and watched it in style - GMC living room in an Arkansas rest area at 3am!
Cheers,
JP
John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 / lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
On Oct 23, 2011, at 9:23 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> JP,
>
> CONGRADULATIONS! Auckland is going wild!
>
> The All Blacks beat France and are the 2011 Rugby World Cup Champions!
>
> The Wallabies wound up in third.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John R. Lebetski
>
> JP and Miriam, hope you are doing well. Tell Miriam I like her CD and have been listening in the Jeep. Too bad it was so dark,
> rainny, cold and windy when you droped by. We could have done a quick once over safety inspection, greased everthing and checked
> front end parts if the sun was out. Is that house battery charging/holding? wondering if you checked the electrolite levels and
> connections to see if that would make it happier.
> --
> John
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147496 is a reply to message #147485] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 10:02 |
JP Winger
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Thanks John,
Yeah wasn't the nicest of days. We're southbound now, just out of Memphis, and much warmer! House battery isn't great, we tidied up the connexions but haven't checked the levels yet.
Regards,
JP
John-Paul Winger / US+1 310 9231126 / NZ+64 21 997919 / lavidalocations@gmail.com / Skype: lavidalocations
On Oct 23, 2011, at 9:12 AM, John R. Lebetski <gransport@aol.com> wrote:
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> JP and Miriam, hope you are doing well. Tell Miriam I like her CD and have been listening in the Jeep. Too bad it was so dark, rainny, cold and windy when you droped by. We could have done a quick once over safety inspection, greased everthing and checked front end parts if the sun was out. Is that house battery charging/holding? wondering if you checked the electrolite levels and connections to see if that would make it happier.
> --
> John Lebetski
> Chicago, IL
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147497 is a reply to message #147495] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 10:03 |
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Whadda Life, huh?
Ken H.
On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM, JP Winger <lavidalocations@gmail.com>wrote:
> HEY,
> Thanks, yeah pretty nerve wracking game, and I thought Aussie was going to
> be the only hard one. We streamed it to my laptop and watched it in style -
> GMC living room in an Arkansas rest area at 3am!
> Cheers,
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] chicago campgrounds or rv park websites? [message #147521 is a reply to message #147406] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 14:26 |
Larry C
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P.S. Do most Casinos allow camping?
JP Winger
In the past, some of the casinos, if not all would allow you to park on the asphalt parking area. Some would ask no over night parking but would not bother you if you stayed.
Some have upgraded to a paved parking area, with or without water/power and a dump station, some with dump on site.
In recent years there has been a lot of building and a realization that if people can afford campers, they can afford to gamble. It is not uncommon to see camping sites on casino properties now. This may be a good thing with Wall marts being forced to ask overnighters to leave due to local law enforcement attitudes.
Some of the new casino sites are very nice and the casinos have great dinners.
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