Kankakee South KOA Holiday Blog
Your home base for exploring Chicago and Route 66. Now booking for 2026!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Plan ahead to avoid major headaches later. GPS is great, but often sends drivers on routes not equipped for tow vehicles. To avoid gravel roads and rural areas not suited for trailers, see below.
From Champaign, Chicago, and Illinois points North or South:
- Stay on I-57 until Exit 308.
- Turn South onto US 45/52.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From Michigan, Elkhart, and points Northeast:
- Stay on I-80 until Exit 12.
- Take the exit onto I-65 South.
- Stay on I-65 until Exit 230.
- Turn West onto IN-10. This will become IL-114 then merge with IL-17. Stay on IL-17 to I-57.
- Take I-57 South until Exit 308.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From I-55, West I-80 and Iowa points West:
- Stay on I-80 until Exit 112.
- Turn South onto IL-47.
- From IL-47, turn East onto IL-113.
- Take I-57 South until Exit 308.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From the Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and points Southeast:
- Stay on I-65 North until Exit 201 (NOT EXIT 220). (Depending on where you are coming from, you may be approaching from US-41. If so, skip to the next step.)
- Turn West onto US-24. This will merge with US-45/52. Stay on US-45/52.
- Turn Right onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile. You will see our large entrance sign on the Left.
Planning a large family reunion, coordinating an RV rally, or organizing a scout troop adventure can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that Erin Thomas has taken on the dedicated role of our Group Reservation Specialist!
Erin isn't new to our team—she is the Operations Manager of the campground and a familiar, friendly face who has been with us for more than 13 amazing years.
When we say Erin knows this campground inside and out, we mean it! Her incredible 13-year journey here has seen her tackle nearly every job:
From the Ground Up: She began her time here doing grounds work and housekeeping, giving her an unparalleled eye for detail regarding site conditions and cleanliness.
The Heart of the Action: Her experience in event planning and activities - both in the campground and in the community - ensures she knows exactly how to make a large group's stay fun and memorable.
Customer Experience: Her long history serving our guests combined with her own experience as a camper herself, means she understands exactly what campers need and expect from a world-class camping experience.
Erin’s deep roots here mean she is uniquely equipped to help you plan and execute a perfect stay, whether you're bringing a small scout troop or a massive RV rally.
Erin specializes in streamlining the booking process for groups of all sizes, including:
Family Reunions
Camping Clubs & RV Rallies
Scout Troops and Youth Groups
Tour Groups
Stop worrying about coordinating dozens of individual bookings! Erin is ready to use her expertise to arrange the perfect sites, facilities, and activities to ensure your group’s event is seamless and stress-free.
Get in touch with Erin today to start planning your group reservation!
Contact Erin Thomas, Group Reservation Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone/Text: 815-939-4603
We look forward to welcoming your group soon!
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