Gather together family and friends for a reunion or party by renting out the group picnic area on-site.Located about 17 miles away from Six Flags Great America is RV camping at the Island on the Chain RV Park (islrvpark.com).

This year, forgo traditional hotel accommodations for a camping adventure in one of the Lake County campgrounds found within 20 miles of Six Flags.Leaf Group is a USA TODAY content partner providing general travel information.

The park no longer features a camping supply store, though vendors are allowed to sell firewood within the campground. Our updated safety and sanitization protocols can be found in the section below.A: Yes. When the theme park opens you will need to make reservations to … I-44 (Westbound) Exit 261, left on Six Flags Road to Bus Loop 44 (Historic Route 66), right 3/4 mile to KOA.I-44 (Eastbound) Exit 261, right at traffic light to Business Loop 44 (Historic Route 66), right 3/4 mile to KOA.

Unwind with an afternoon in the recreation center, playing pool while the kids play on the adjacent playground. This 180-acre, wooded campground features 79 RV sites all along the park's waterfront. Every campsite features a private boat slip; offseason boat storage is available on-site. A: No. The General Store and Beaver Brothers (take out only) will be available at reduced service times.

Cabins, campsites, and RV rentals are available. Spend a day on the lake with by renting row boats or paddle boats. If the park is able to open at a later date that coincides with your reservation stay dates, you will receive additional information regarding purchasing park admission.A: Yes. Six Flags is now taking reservations for cabins, campsites and RV rentals. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY. During the summer season, go swimming in the on-site pool. Six Flags Darien Lake reopened its campground on Thursday. Arrange a family competition with a game of volleyball, horseshoes, basketball or softball. The site also features coin-operated showers and laundry facilities. The campground features a large recreation room with table games and organized recreational activities. The big draw is the lakefront views from each campsite, as well as boating on the lake. Relax with a soak in the hot tub. Should you choose to cancel your 2020 reservation you will receive a full refund. At this time, only limited portions of our campground will be opening.  Cabins, RV Rentals, Campsites as well as Darien Square will be operating Thursdays through Sundays.  Advance reservations are required for all stays – at least 72 hours in advance.A: Limited Darien Square options will be available. Conveniently located less than a mile from the gate of Six Flags and nestled among 35 wooded acres; our award-winning family resort offers all the fun and adventure of a back-to-nature vacation combined with first class resort amenities. Fire rings and picnic tables also are available at each campsite. Bathroom facilities along with a guest laundry are available on-site.Take a family campout to the shores of the Lake Michigan with a stay at the Illinois Beach State Park (dnr.state.il.us), open annually from May through September. For fisherman, Fish Lake Beach offers two fishing piers along with lake fishing known for Northern pike, bass, catfish and panfish.In suburban Chicago's Lake County, find the popular Six Flags Great America (sixflags.com) theme park.