Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Sitting within the Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois, this campground gives anglers direct access to a lake where 15-horsepower motors are permitted. Lakeside sites are available. The campground runs year-round, accepts RVs up to 50 feet with electric hookups, and has a dump station on-site. Cabins exist but have no mattresses, so bring your own bedding. Fees range from $0 to $20 per night, and pets are allowed. Campers wanting more options in the area can explore places to camp near Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, or check out the nearby Hamilton County State Conservation Area roughly a quarter mile southwest.

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Map & DirectionsHamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Illinois near Enfield

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

Located 8 miles East of McLeansboro on Route 14.

Coordinates

38.05849984 N
88.39707636 W

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Connectivity

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    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 6/30/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 6/30/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets

For Vehicles

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

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Campers consistently found this lakeside campground peaceful and well-maintained, with electric and water hookups available. Multiple visitors highlighted the excellent fishing opportunities and recreational lake activities, with 15hp motors permitted.

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Reviewed Mar. 25, 2023

Sweet Gem, Very well kept

We have a family history & many memories camping here. Very well kept. Great fishing, 15hp motors allowed on the lake. Lake side camping spots available. Cabins are nice, FYI No mattress, bring your own.

Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area has 30 amp electric hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area?

Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area?

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