RV camping in Illinois is a one-of-a-kind experience. This state attracts adventure and outdoor enthusiasts with amazing natural sites, fascinating freshwater beach campgrounds and vast expanse of serene coastlines. With so many RV campsites within the state, it can be quite difficult to track the best ones. Listed here are the 10 best RV campsites in Illinois, along with address and contact information.
Located near Lake Pauline, Camp Lakewood Campground offers a camp store, game room, picnic tables, dump station and a small playground for kids. This RV campsite is ideal for fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
Camp Lakewood Campground
1217 West Rickelman Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6233
camplakewoodcampground.com
Characterized by limestone bluffs, springs, streams, deep ravines and wildlife, Apple River Canyon State Park was once a part of an extensive sea bottom that extended from the Allegheny Mountain Ranges to the Rockies. This park offers several Class C campsites on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can get camping permits at the park’s office and can go winter camping from November to April in the park’s Walnut Grove Youth area.
Apple River Canyon State Park
8763 East Canyon Road
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 745-3302
stateparks.com/apple_river_canyon.html
Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort, located in Volo, Illinois, offers a campground and a resort where you can spend some quality time with your family. Among the activities being offered at the campsite include family bingo, fishing tournaments, kid’s crafts, racing and more.
Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
32223 N. US Highway 12
Volo, IL 60073
(847) 546-2228
fishlakebeach.com
Schaul Country Lakes Camping Resort offers a level campsite in a country setting in close proximity to a small lake. Here you can go fishing, swimming and picnicking with your families and friends.
Schaul Country Lakes Camping Resort
900 W Belvidere Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1515
Offering an untainted campground with clean shower house and restrooms, Cedarbrook RV Park & Campgrounds is definitely a nice place to stay. Here you can find lots of trees, open areas, a small lake for boating and fishing, two children’s playgrounds and a swimming pool.
Cedarbrook RV Park & Campgrounds
1109 Mulberry Grove
Mulberry Grove, IL 62262
(618) 326-8865
cedarbrookrvpark.com
Casino Queen RV Park, located in St. Louis, Illinois, offers campers a full-service site with full hookups like Internet access and cable TV. This RV park has good security as it is patrolled 24 hours a day.
Casino Queen RV Park
200 South Front Street
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 874-5000
casinoqueen.com
Two major campgrounds are being offered by this state park for campers. Fishing, biking and hiking are some of the favored activities that you may consider doing in this campsite. The park is made up of ponds, heavily wooded areas and lakes.
Kickapoo State Park
10906 Kickapoo Park Road
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 442-4915
dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R3/kickapoo.htm
Camping at Timbered Meadows Campground begins every 15th of April. Only members and their guests are allowed to go fishing and swimming in this campsite. Those who are over the age of 16 are required to have a fishing license.
Timbered Meadows
569 North 1800 East Road
Goodwine, IL 60939
(815) 457-2936
timberedmeadows.com
Offering a scenic view of Swallow Rock and bird watching opportunities, Turkey Bayou Campground will surely give you an amazing RV camping experience. Here you can go fishing and boating in the Big Muddy River. Campfires are prohibited to fire rings.
Turkey Bayou Campground
2221 Walnut St.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-1731
Emerald Trails has about 140 RV sites. Here you can enjoy Lake Jewel’s majestic beauty or flex your muscles in the swimming pond, full basketball court or at the site’s playground.
Emerald Trails Campground
3132 East Goodenow Road
Crete, IL 60417
(800) 870-8357
emeraldtrailscampground.com
