Buena Vista Farms Campground, near Chapin, Illinois, is a cozy spot that offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for those looking to unwind. With 12 sites available year-round, it’s a great place to escape the hustle and bustle while still being close enough to explore nearby Jacksonville and Springfield.

The campground features modern cabins that overlook a serene pond, and visitors can enjoy free use of kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats. Many campers have praised the friendly owner, Terry, noting that her hospitality makes the experience even more enjoyable. One happy camper shared, “You would want to come back just for that alone.”

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there’s a basketball court, a play area for kids, and plenty of trails for biking and walking. The peaceful setting allows for fishing and relaxing by the water, making it a great spot for families looking to reconnect with nature. While some noise from the nearby highway can be heard, many found that the campground's layout helps minimize distractions, especially if you choose a site further back. 

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Buena Vista Farms Campground offers a friendly and inviting atmosphere that’s hard to beat.

Buena Vista Farms is a newly constructed camp ground on State Highway 67 in the middle of Illinois. We are short trips to Springfield, IL, Abraham Lincoln sites, Hannibal, Mo, Mark Twain sites and Saint Louis, Mo. Our RV sites are all full hook up, and some pull through spaces are 90 feet long, for Big Rigs. We offer back in sites on the water, and pull through sites. We have lots of green space, 60 feet between pedestals, 2 fishing lakes, canoes, kayaks and paddle boat, playground, hiking trails and no light pollution so you can star gaze around your camp fire. Sites all have fire pits and picnic tables. Tiny home cabins are fully furnished and available monthly or daily, in 3 styles, to sleep 3, 4 or 6 people. We offer 2 furnished apartments for traveling professionals on our park like setting. Seasonal, monthly or overnight campers are all welcomed!

Buena Vista Farms Campground

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My family and I went mid April during quarantine because we needed to get out of house with kids. Campground was a perfect escape from reality for a weekend. Had a blast, pond was nice, did some fishing, rode bikes, walked trails. Will definitely go back again. 

Nice and peaceful 

We rented two cabins for the weekend and loved the place.  Cabins were modern and clean overlooking the pond.  They offer kayaks, canoes, and peddle boats free to campers.  There is an open cabin with games, books, and WiFi.  Basketball court, play area, and outdoor games. Staff were friendly and helpful.  Truly a gem of a find. 

Loved it! 

Based on other reviews, we drive to the campground with intentions of staying the night. l talked with the owner over the phone to see about booking a site as we were getting in late. $50 per night and she would give 10% discount for Dyrt members. She said there were lots of sites open late in the season.

Upon driving in, we saw sites on a large paved pad near the road with hook ups. Drive past the check in to see if there were sites that were off the road due to the road noise. 
Even though it was a bit off of the interstate, the noise from the highway was awful. The prairie land is flat which lends itself to easily traveling road noise. 
The road coming in was gravel, with some potholes. 
It has potential, but felt like a drive in theatre upon entering.
We ultimately drove 30 more minutes to Jim Edgar Panther Creek WA for $20/night.

Has potential

If your looking just to get way and relax or go explore Jacksonville or Springfield you can get there in 40 minutes. 

The wifi isn’t strong enough to reach back to where we were but that was okay, I guess we didn’t need to watch tv anyways. 

You can still here some cars because of the highway but it wasn’t like really crazy. The part is a decent size if you don’t want to hear traffic go further in the back. 



Terry the owner she is super nice and friendly you would want to come back just for that alone. 

The wifi isn’t so strong but i guess we didn’t need to watch TV. If you don’t want to hear the traffic I suggest getting a spot in the back. The part is a decent size we really didn’t hear it until the morning so by that time it getting up and getting ready to go and explore. 
You can hit Springfield in bout 40 mins or downtown Jacksonville in 15. 

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