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Evening Star Camping Resort

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.

Evening Star Camping Resort is located near Topeka, IL, and features flat terrain typical of the region. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Dickson Mounds Museum, offering opportunities for wildlife observation and learning about local history.

Description

Established in fall of 1969 by Bill Walker, Evening Star Camping Resort is located on 35 acres of pristine land 6 miles outside the town of Havana, Illinois. It is a great place to enjoy family camping the way you like it. We offer lots of events, themed weekends and excitement or complete relaxation by the campfire, if you choose.

A full-service facility, we're open from April 1 through October 31 and can accommodate any type of camping unit, from a tent to a large motor home. We currently have seasonal spaces available and if you are working in the area, we offer monthly rates as well.

​We feature large wooded or open, grassy sites with 20- 30- or 50-AMP electric service, lots of pull-thru's and easy back-ins. Full hook-up, water/electric and primitive campsites are available.

*Don't have a camper or tent? *Settle into one of our cozy, heated/air conditioned cabins.

Location

Evening Star Camping Resort is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct Hwy 97 & US 136: Go 7 mi E on US 136.

Address

23049 US Highway 136
Topeka, IL 61567

Coordinates

40.29688168 N
89.91974155 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • 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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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2024

Campers Are Like Family

Love to swim in the pool, play in the bags tournaments, enjoy the fundraiser in July for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, mini golf, basketball and theme weekends. My favorite is the chili cook off and Halloween weekends are a blast!!

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  • Review photo of Evening Star Camping Resort by Jennifer H., July 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Evening Star Camping Resort by Jennifer H., July 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Evening Star Camping Resort by Jennifer H., July 26, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2019

Family Friendly

Lots of planned activity and music entertainment. Bathrooms are not clean and It’s very buggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Evening Star Camping Resort have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Evening Star Camping Resort has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of Evening Star Camping Resort?

    Evening Star Camping Resort is located at 492 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Evening Star Camping Resort?

    Evening Star Camping Resort allows vehicles up to 70 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Evening Star Camping Resort?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Evening Star Camping Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Evening Star Camping Resort have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Evening Star Camping Resort does have wifi.