Sitting on the edge of a man-made lake in Taylorville, Illinois, Lake Taylorville City Campground runs from April 1 through October 31 and draws both overnight visitors and those with permanent lake lots. The setting is straightforward: a small marina, a lake with direct water access, and a municipal campground that keeps things basic. Sites have concrete slabs, electric and water hookups, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 60 feet. Campers interested in camping near Taylorville will find this one of the more full-service options in the area.
A few practical realities are worth knowing before arrival. The 12 overnight sites sit on noticeably sloped pads, and the electric hookups are positioned some distance from the slab itself. The bathhouse is not conveniently located relative to the overnight sites, which reviewers have flagged as a drawback. Cell service has come up as a consideration as well.
On the upside, the campground maintains a reputation for cleanliness, both in the grounds and the bathrooms. Staff have been noted as helpful and accommodating, including flexible payment drop-off arrangements. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground to the northwest provides an alternative for those wanting a larger, state-managed lake experience. Lake Taylorville City Campground makes the most sense for RV campers and boaters who want water access close to town and don't mind working around the sloped sites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Taylorville City Campground is located in Illinois near Taylorville
Public CampgroundDirections
From Jct of SR-48 & SR-29, SE 2 mi on SR-29 to Lake Dr, SW 50 yds to Lake Shore Dr, NW 0.5 mi, follow signs (L)
Address
101 Sweeney Dr
Taylorville, IL 62568
Coordinates
39.52500003 N
89.26200097 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/21/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 33 min from Springfield, IL
- 37 min from Decatur, IL
- 1 hr 10 min from Champaign, IL
- 1 hr 19 min from Bloomington, IL
