Campgrounds in Illinois

Explore 211 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across Illinois.

211 campgrounds87 Private Campgrounds40 State Park Campgrounds37 National Park Campgrounds

Best Camping in Illinois

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in Illinois

Mountain lake in national park

Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)

Illinois

National Park CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Coles Creek Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Gun Creek

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a car driving down a road surrounded by trees

North Sandusky Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a car driving down a road surrounded by trees

South Marcum Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
the sun is setting over a grassy field

South Sandusky Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a picnic table in a park with trees in the background

Shagbark Group Area

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a large open field with trees in the background

Boulder Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
A picnic table in the middle of a forest

Forrest W. Bo Wood

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
brown wooden bench on green grass field near brown rock formation during daytime

Lone Point

Illinois

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a park with a bench and a sign

Coon Creek (Il)

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a park with a bench and a sign

Lithia Springs

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Nauvoo State Park

Illinois · ~0 mi from Nauvoo

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Illini State Park

Illinois · ~1 mi from Marseilles

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Channahon State Park

Illinois · ~1 mi from Channahon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Lake Murphysboro State Park

Illinois · ~1 mi from Murphysboro

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Illini State Park Campground

Illinois · ~1 mi from Marseilles

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Delabar State Park

Illinois · ~1 mi from Oquawka

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Kankakee River State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Essex

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~2 mi from Lane

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Argyle Lake State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Tennessee

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

Illinois · ~2 mi from Newton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Sun Valley

Illinois · ~2 mi from Oregon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Illinois Beach State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Zion

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Rock Cut State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Roscoe

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~2 mi from Shabbona

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Moraine View State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~2 mi from Ellsworth

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~2 mi from Carlyle

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

White Oak

Illinois · ~2 mi from Oregon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Chain O'Lakes State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Wilmot

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Weldon Springs State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~3 mi from Clinton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Goreville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Fort Massac State Park

Illinois · ~2 mi from Metropolis

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Sand Ridge State Forest

Illinois · ~2 mi from Forest City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Oglesby

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Horseshoe Lake State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Granite City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Twisted Oak Campground

Illinois · ~3 mi from Colchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a small building in the middle of a forest

Thomson Causeway

Illinois

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Starved Rock State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Utica

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area

Illinois · ~3 mi from Ewing

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Apple River Canyon State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Apple River

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Fox Ridge State Park

Illinois · ~3 mi from Charleston

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Twin Oaks Campground

Illinois · ~3 mi from Colchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Pere Marquette State Park

Illinois · ~4 mi from Grafton

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Morrison-Rockwood State Park

Illinois · ~4 mi from Morrison

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Jubilee College State Park

Illinois · ~4 mi from Princeville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Giant City State Park

Illinois · ~4 mi from Makanda

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

Illinois · ~4 mi from Chandlerville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Trail of Tears State Park Backpacking Campsite

Illinois · ~4 mi from Wolf Lake

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Siloam Springs State Park

Illinois · ~5 mi from Liberty

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Cave-in-Rock State Park

Illinois · ~5 mi from Cave In Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Lincoln Trail State Park

Illinois · ~6 mi from Marshall

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Dixon Springs State Park

Illinois · ~6 mi from Grantsburg

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a grassy field with a mountain in the background

South Sandusky Day Use

Illinois

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
a picnic table in a park with trees in the background

Dale Miller Youth

Illinois

National Park CampgroundModerate
the sun is setting over a grassy field

Opossum Creek

Illinois

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
white and brown rv trailer

Coles Creek Day Use

Illinois

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Mountain peaks in national park

Dam West Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundModerate
A sign in front of a field with trees in the background

Dam West Day Use

Illinois

National Park CampgroundModerate
blue and white dome tent and camping chairs surrounded by trees

Dam East - McNair Campground

Illinois

National Park CampgroundModerate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in Illinois?

Illinois has 211 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include private campgrounds, state park campgrounds, national park campgrounds, private rv parks, county/municipal parks.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in Illinois?

Yes! Many campgrounds in Illinois offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in Illinois?

Illinois has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.