Cougar Campground
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2024

Free Fall Camping Outpost

Camping outdoors while watching people fall from the sky?!  Yep, it's possible here at Cougar CG.  As my post from a bit more than a year ago provided quite a bit of detail on this campground, I’m following up on that review by sharing more fotos as well as providing a topline update:

Highlights: (1) Closely located to I80 so access is a positive; (2) Built-in entertainment with skydivers to watch falling from the sky; (3) The CG community here is fairly welcoming and friendly; (4) A decent amount of peace & quiet; (5) Designated tent camping is separated from the RV / trailer tribe; (6) Decent hiking can be had nearby at Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock SPs; (7) Proper ‘Tiki Hut’ with designated Happy Hours

Lowlights: (1) This CG could use some TLC with some areas in need of actual repair; (2) Some of the RV and trailer overnighters here appear to be more LT residents; (3) There’s not much in the way of amenities here, so bring whatever you really need

Happy Camping!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Cougar Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024