Fishing enthusiasts will find Red Hills Lake State Park offers direct access to a 40-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. The campground sits within Red Hills State Park in southeastern Illinois, just off Route 50 near Sumner. Electric motors only are permitted on the water, keeping noise levels down for anglers working the lake's 21-foot maximum depth.
The campground provides 85 sites with electric and water hookups, accommodating RVs up to 60 feet. Doug W. noted that "most sites are 30 amp but the Lake view loop are 50 amp." Recent improvements include fresh gravel pads that have been leveled and compacted. Sites closest to the lake offer water views but fill up quickly during peak times.
Cell service runs strong throughout the campground, with multiple carriers reporting good coverage. The park includes 2.5 miles of hiking trails on the north side, plus basketball courts, volleyball facilities, and playground equipment. A restaurant operates seasonally across the lake from the camping area. Campers exploring the region can also check camping near Sumner for additional overnight options.
Water spigots are available throughout the campground, though some campers prefer to fill tanks at the central location for better pressure. The dump station functions adequately despite slightly lower water pressure than some parks.
Description
For longer stays at Red Hills State Park, there are more than 100 Class A campsites with vehicular access that provide electricity, a sanitary dump station, water and access to a modern handicapped-accessible building with showers and flush toilets. Some sites are pull-through with 50 amp service.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRed Hills Lake State Park is located in Illinois near Sumner
Directions
Located in Lawrence County on US Rt #50 between Olney and Lawrenceville near the town of Sumner. From US Rt #41 at Vincennes, Indiana, the park is located 18 miles west on Rt. 50. From the junction of I-57 and Rt. 50 at Salem the park is located 65 miles east. From the junction of IL Rt 1 and Rt. 50 at Lawrenceville the park is 8 miles west. From Chicago take I-57 to Mattoon. Go east on Rt. 16 to Charleston, then take Rt. 130 south to Olney, and travel east on Rt. 50 to the park.
Address
1100 North and 400 East RR 2
Sumner, IL 62466
Coordinates
38.73000051 N
87.83600082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/24/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/24/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Evansville, IN
- 1 hr 16 min from Terre Haute, IN
- 1 hr 26 min from Bloomington, IN
- 1 hr 46 min from Owensboro, KY
