Situated along the shore of Anderson Lake in west-central Illinois, this Illinois Department of Natural Resources campground draws repeat visitors making overnight stops while traveling through the region. Access comes by drive-in or boat, fees run $0 to $8 per night, and the site includes vault toilets, a dump station, trash service, and cell coverage. Pets are welcome. Vault toilets are reported clean, though water availability can be inconsistent due to infrastructure issues. Nearby, Anderson Lake State Conservation Area sits just 0.2 miles southwest. Bird watching along the lake draws return visits. This campground works best for travelers wanting a low-cost, no-frills stop with lake access.
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Map & DirectionsAnderson Lake SFWA is located in Illinois near Wolf Lake
Coordinates
40.196986 N
90.202707 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Peoria, IL
- 1 hr 9 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 19 min from Bloomington, IL
- 1 hr 44 min from Decatur, IL


