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Holiday Acres Camping

Book Your Holiday Acres Stay

Having trouble? Call 815-547-7846.

GARDEN PRAIRIE, ILLINOIS

Family camping on the Kishwaukee River

Spacious shaded RV sites, weekend activities and family fun in Garden Prairie, Illinois — an easy getaway from Chicago and Rockford.

SPACE TO UNWIND

Room to settle in

Spacious, shaded sites in an established campground.

BY THE KISHWAUKEE

A riverside setting

Spend time along the Kishwaukee River, with bank fishing and paddling.

PLAY ALL DAY

Family fun

A pool, games, and scheduled weekend activities.

FEEL AT HOME

Family-owned

A welcoming place for weekend visitors and returning seasonal campers.

Campers enjoying the swimming pool beside shaded seating and parked RVs at Holiday Acres

FILL YOUR DAY. SLOW YOUR PACE.

A full day without leaving the campground

Swim, play volleyball or basketball, try Ga-Ga ball, or join a scheduled activity. Pick up essentials at the store and let Miles Bar n Grill handle dinner.

A LITTLE CLOSER TO NATURE

Make time for the river

A paddle, some bank fishing, or a little time watching the water. The Kishwaukee River is part of what makes a stay here feel different. Check river conditions with the office; swimming in the river is not allowed.

Kayakers paddling along a wooded stretch of the Kishwaukee River
Campers watching a live band beneath string lights and shade trees at Holiday Acres

GOOD TIMES, GREAT COMPANY

What’s happening at Holiday Acres?

Weekend games, kids’ crafts, hayrides, and holiday activities bring campers together. Check with the office for confirmed dates and times during your stay.

Miles Bar and Grill entrance with green doors and accessible parking

GOOD FOOD, RIGHT HERE

Miles Bar & Grill

Good food and time together, right here at the campground. Take a break from cooking and settle in at Miles Bar & Grill after a day outdoors.

Ask about current kitchen hours, menu options and scheduled entertainment before your visit.

50 AMP • SEWER • YEAR-ROUND

Working in the area?

Bring your camper and settle in for your work assignment. We offer year-round RV sites with 50-amp electric and sewer connections for contractors and traveling workers.

Based in Garden Prairie, with work in Belvidere, Marengo or the Rockford area? Ask about extended stays and availability for your project dates.

YOUR OWN PLACE TO COME BACK TO

Come back all season

Make room for more weekends outdoors. A seasonal site puts you close to the river, campground activities, and familiar faces.

Ask the office about current seasonal availability and 2027 rates.

RV beside a wooden deck, flower garden and golf cart under shade trees

THE BEST PART? COMING BACK.

Why campers come back

Room by the river

“Spacious spots with the Kishwaukee River bordering. Perfect for kayaking or fishing.”

— Mike and Dixie C.

Time with family

“The kids love the pool and being able to ride bikes around with other campers.”

— Joshua K. and Terrie M.

Excerpts from guest testimonials shared on our About page.

LESS GUESSWORK. MORE GETAWAY.

Holiday Acres at a glance

  • Location: 7050 Epworth Rd, Garden Prairie, IL 61038, in Northern Illinois between Chicago and Rockford.
  • Setting: A family-owned campground along the Kishwaukee River.
  • Ways to stay: Overnight RV sites, seasonal camping, dry camping, and cabins/rentals. Contact the office about tent and rental availability.
  • 2026 seasonal dates: April 15–October 15. Call for 2027 seasonal details.
  • Amenities: Pool, recreation areas, scheduled activities, store, laundry, and waste disposal.
  • Food: Miles Bar n Grill on site.
  • Booking: Check overnight availability online; call 815-547-7846 for seasonal inquiries.

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