r/ChicagoOutdoors is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses nature, hiking, camping, parks, and illinois.
A subreddit dedicated to hiking, camping, nature, kayaking, biking, and all things outdoors within driving distance of Chicagoland.
Popular Themes in r/ChicagoOutdoors
#1
Solution Requests
: "Good Backpacking Near Chicago?"
17 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Anyone Have Experience With Garden of the Gods?"
7 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Winter Camping near Chicago?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ChicagoOutdoors
#1
Nature
: "Day Hiking at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve (Park Forest, IL)"
27 posts
#2
Hiking
: "Day Hiking at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve (Hoffman Estates, IL)"
23 posts
#3
Camping
: "Camping at Blackwell Forest Preserve Family Campground, South Loop, Site 30 (Warrenville, IL)"
21 posts
#4
Parks
: "Chicago Botanic Gardens Yesterday"
16 posts
#5
Illinois
: "Northern Illinois"
13 posts
#6
Outdoor
: "Outdoor groups in northern suburbs?"
10 posts
#7
Forest
: "Loving our Cook County Forest Preserves"
8 posts
#8
Kayaking
: "Kayaking @ the Pine River in Huron Manistee. Did a little of the North County Trail too."
8 posts
#9
Biking
: "Biking trails around Chicago"
7 posts
#10
Trails
: "20 Midwest Trails to conquer before winter sets in via WBEZ"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/ChicagoOutdoors
Yearly
+884 members(20.7%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026