RV-only camping sits lakeside in central Illinois, accommodating rigs up to 70 feet with full hookups at each site. Chillicothe RV and Rec Area operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, offering direct lake access for swimming and fishing alongside standard amenities including restrooms, dump station, and WiFi. The facility maintains clean restrooms and provides friendly staff service, though access roads can be rough.
Campers can explore campgrounds near Chillicothe or visit nearby Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area for additional outdoor recreation. The campground requires reservations and welcomes pets, making it a functional base for RV travelers seeking water activities in the region.
Description
Tents are not allowed. RVs only
Chillicothe RV & Recreation Area, in Chillicothe, IL, is the premier RV camp and recreation area serving Peoria, East Peoria, Galesburg, LaSalle-Peru, Pekin, Princeton, Morton, Springfield, Washington & the surrounding areas since 1986. Our areas consists of 230 acres with 3 stocked, spring fed lakes. Sandy Beach for swimming and crystal clear water for bank fishing. Playgrounds and pavilions for family fun with hiking and biking, throughout the area. RV camping with hookups (NO TENTS). Membership rates and daily rates based on season. Clean restrooms and showers, 2 dump stations, portable pump out, LP gas, firewood and ice. Paintball, shopping, gas, food and cinema are close by. Fun in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information, contact Chillicothe RV & Recreation Area in Chillicothe.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkChillicothe RV and Rec Area is located in Illinois
Directions
North-bound: From Jct I-474/SR-6 & Hwy 29: Go North 12 mi on IL 29, faculity on Left hand side; or South bound. From Jct I-180 & I-80: Go South 11 miles on I-80, then South 22 1/3 miles on Hwy 29, faculity on the Right hand side, prior to Railroad Viaduct. From I-39 & Junction 17, go West on IL 17, 20 miles, then go South on IL 29, 8 miles, faculity on Right hand side, before railroad viaduct.
Address
20205 N Rte 29
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Coordinates
40.9354323 N
89.4860464 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 20 min from Peoria, IL
- 1 hr 1 min from Bloomington, IL
- 1 hr 33 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 43 min from Decatur, IL




