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Camp Lakewood, near Effingham, Illinois, is a welcoming spot for families and friends looking to unwind in nature. With 62 sites, it offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it easy to find the right fit for your camping style.

The campground boasts a lovely lake that adds to its charm, and visitors often highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms and showers. Many campers appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the variety of amenities, such as electric hookups and picnic tables, which make for a comfortable stay. One reviewer noted, “The view is just gorgeous,” emphasizing the scenic beauty that surrounds the area.

For those who enjoy fishing, the lake provides a great opportunity to catch some bass, and the swimming area is a nice spot to cool off. Camp Lakewood also features a playground that kids love, along with a bar and store for convenience. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire or taking a stroll along the waterfront, this campground offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Location

Camp Lakewood is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Address

1217 West Rickelman Avenue
IL

Coordinates

39.14685 N
88.56556999999998 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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17 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2025

Great Place!

Great place! Enjoyed the serene atmosphere and friendly staff. Loved the pizza too.

Site4
Month of VisitAugust

Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad to see you enjoyed your stay with us and got the chance to try our pizza! We hope to see you back again soon!

Reviewed Apr. 23, 2025

Nice campground

Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake. Must be nice in summer and fall when leaves are on trees. Full hook up on lots but no cable. Park has nice store and commons area with games. A pizza place is operating on site. Had pizza and wings that were good. Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly

Site20
Month of VisitApril

Thank you for your kind review Rick! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We are glad to hear that you got to enjoy the amenities and the pizza! We hope to see you back again soon!

Camplakewoodcampground.com

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2024

Very pretty

Tent campsites are a decent size but still pretty close together, and our site had water and eletric hookup. Cute lake, very family friendly, lots of amenities, amazingly clean.

Sitethe T tent section.
Month of VisitJune

Thank you for your kind review! We strive to ensure a clean environment for all campers and their families! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our amenities. We hope to see you again soon!

Camplakewoodcampground.com

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2022

Small open campground

This is a small campground with very friendly staff. The sites are pretty open and very close together. The playground is adorable and retro. Biggest complaints are that it had a sewery smell and you could hear the highway. They have a bar and store. Firewood bundles were 10$!

Site64
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Natassha F., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Natassha F., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Natassha F., September 10, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2022

Just beautiful

we arrived late in the day and self-registered. I found our camping spot easily. the view is just gorgeous. bathrooms are very clean.

Site44
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Terry F., July 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Terry F., July 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Terry F., July 8, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Nice place

Beautiful view from site 19! My son came to fish so make sure your site isn’t on a hill where you can’t fish from the site. Fishing is good though, the bass are biting! The swimming area is basically just a dock you can jump off of but it’s not crowded at all so plenty of room for my family. The bathrooms are so clean! Nice place over all!

Site19
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Riley J., June 18, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2022

Great family park

Labor Day weekend was a blast here! Rainy weather, but still fun. Park is great, and great private pond/lake to do as you please. Full hookups are great, laundry very clean.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Kaitlin D., June 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Kaitlin D., June 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Kaitlin D., June 1, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 17, 2022

Beautiful campground!

We stopped at this campground because we were not going to make our original destination. The staff were very polite and helpful. The views of the river were gorgeous! The pull through spot was nice and level. The spot was also all gravel which was very nice! We had full hookups and full cell service through at&t.

Site36
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Mar. 14, 2022

Nice little Campground

I stayed 1 night passing through. The sites are wooded but pretty level. The bathrooms are clean but dated. The road into park is very narrow if 2 big rigs are passing each. The only issue was the young man I talked to about a reservation not only was he rude but started yawning when I asked for directions.

Site15
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Great Overnight stop

Nice, quiet campground. Very friendly hosts, great hours, and an on-site small bar!!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Russ  G., July 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Russ  G., July 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Russ  G., July 25, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

Fire Fly Lakeside Digs

Got in after dark and self checkin midweek was a breeze. I got my payment confirmation first thing in the morning. I couldn’t figure out the WiFi password without standard checkin. Oh well. This space is peaceful, clean, and has a nice vibe.

SiteTent 1
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Matthew H., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Matthew H., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Matthew H., July 14, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2021

Good stop over

The campground is fairly small. They appeared to have all gravel sites with minimal grass. There are fire rings by request. The sites are fairly tight. Couldn’t erect our screen house even if we wanted to. The staff was friendly and informative. They guided us to our site which was good, I never would have found my site without their help. Like I said, all gravel without clear markings or signage. I might use this place again but only as a one night stop over.

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

Awesome place

Everything is super clean here, staff is friendly. There is laundry on site and the showers are some of the cleanest I’ve seen. There are many options for what site to stay at and there are plenty of things to do while here. Quiet at night as well, and there is even a lounge for people to chill out in at night. There is a store there as well to help campers purchase whatever they need during their stay.

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2020

Nice spot off the interstate on a lake

Our second time staying here we had site #2 waterfront pull through with full hook up and shaded till late afternoon. The sun sets behind the camper. Very nice clean restrooms, laundry room and a area you can grill in using their grills. We had pizza in their bar it was locally made chicken, bacon, ranch and Butch’s sweet hot sauce. Good music on the jukebox.

Sites 1A and 19 are nice 19 has a deck. There are nice paved sites too.

We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed the place.

We stayed 1 night years ago in a spot that was close to the lake. They have a store with a bit of supplies and a bar that has slot machines. We went in for drinks and pizza it was nice to not cook or worry about food. We took a walk along the lake and sat on a bench watching people fish.

I would stay here again actually were staying here again this year on the way to and from our summer trip. We reserved a spot on the waterfront this time #2.

Site27
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by B M., June 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by B M., June 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by B M., June 4, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

First full hookup

Very nice people. Kind. Clean site with excellent WIFI. Park was full and we were streaming video. Had only three interruptions for buffering but they were short. Even though they have cable, some sites will be snowy. They do not know why. It seems to be rig specific. They should list this on the web site but they do not. It is listed when you check in. We will be back.

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2018

Good overnight spot

We stayed just one night and will do so again if near Effingham.

The location is great off the interstate and is close to Walmart, restaurants, etc if you need anything.

Gravel sites and level. Big shade trees.

The road to our site had a tight turn and required a little maneuvering but not terrible.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Lakewood by Sharon J., June 23, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Camp Lakewood?

Camping at Camp Lakewood can cost between $35.00 and $999.00 depending on the site.

Does Camp Lakewood have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Camp Lakewood has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Camp Lakewood?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Camp Lakewood, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Camp Lakewood have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Camp Lakewood does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Camp Lakewood?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.