Hennepin Canal Campground

Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park includes this five-site drive-in campground along the canal corridor near Princeton, managed by the state and available for a fee. Three sites back directly up to the canal. Four sites accommodate RVs or trailers, while the fifth is tent-only with barriers in place. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, and public restroom facilities are available nearby. Campers looking for similar waterway access can also check Hennepin Canal Lock 21 Campground a few miles up the corridor.

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Map & DirectionsHennepin Canal Campground is located in Illinois near Princeton

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

41.34412520560889 N
89.55805647062915 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 9/11/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 9/11/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

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

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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2024

Easy place to camp

5 site in all. 4 sites can be accessed by rv or trailer. 5th one has barriers up and only tents. Each site has fire rings and tables to use. 3 sites back up along the canal. Public park restrooms near by.

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Hennepin Canal Campground?

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