Anderson Lake State Conservation Area sits on 2,000 acres in western Illinois, providing year-round camping access through both drive-in and walk-in sites. The state-managed facility accommodates RVs up to 35 feet with electric hookups and includes a dump station for convenience.
Campers find wooded, shaded sites with electric and water connections available for tent camping. Clean restroom facilities include showers, and the campground maintains ADA accessibility standards. The lake provides fishing and kayaking opportunities directly from the camping area. For those wanting different amenities, Riverfront Park Campground offers an alternative setting to the northeast.
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Location
Public CampgroundAnderson Lake State Conservation Area is located in Illinois
Directions
If coming from the Chicago area or from the southern or eastern part of the State, exit off I-55 at McLean (Route 136 West) which is located 12 miles south of Bloomington/Normal. Continue west on Route 136 for 48 miles, turn left (south) onto Route 100. Drive an additional 9 miles and the Lake entrance is located on the left side (east) of the highway. If coming from the western and northwestern parts of Illinois on any of the following routes: 136 east, 41 south, 78 south, 97 south, or 24 to Route 100 south off of Route 136--after turning onto Route 100, drive an additional 9 miles to the Lake entrance located on the left side (east) of Route 100.
Address
647 N State Hwy 100
Astoria, IL 61501
Coordinates
40.1950001 N
90.204 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Peoria, IL
- 1 hr 9 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 19 min from Bloomington, IL
- 1 hr 44 min from Decatur, IL
