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Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground

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Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Campground, near Petersburg, Illinois, is a fantastic spot for families and history buffs alike. With paved sites and roads, it offers a comfortable camping experience, making it easy to set up your tent or park your RV.

This campground is pet-friendly and features essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables. Visitors have praised the clean facilities, including showers and toilets, which help keep your stay hassle-free. One camper mentioned, “We loved this campground... Pretty level sites,” highlighting the convenience of the setup.

If you’re up for some exploration, you’re just a stone's throw from the historic New Salem Village. The area is rich in history, with reconstructed cabins and an old schoolhouse that provide a glimpse into pioneer life. As one reviewer put it, “Such a great way to show the kids how life was like for pioneers on the homesteads.”

For those who enjoy hiking, there’s a trail that follows in Lincoln's footsteps, stretching nearly 20 miles to Springfield. It’s a great way to soak in the scenery while getting a bit of exercise. Whether you’re here to relax or dive into some local history, Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Campground has plenty to offer.

Description

State of Illinois

Lincolns New Salem State Park

If you do arrive without a reservation and the campground host is unavailable, please do not park in a “reserved campsite.” If you may be interested in becoming a campground host, feel free to contact us at 217-632-4000. We look forward to seeing you this season!

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Location

Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground is located in Illinois

Address

15588 History Lane
Petersburg, IL 62675

Coordinates

39.98100021 N
89.845 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

26 min from Springfield
1 hr 2 min from Decatur
1 hr 3 min from Bloomington
1 hr 10 min from Peoria

Kaitlin D.

Guide

Reviewed May. 24, 2022

Great area

We loved this campground. Was all paved sites and roads. Pretty level sites. Utilities harder to get to but all in all a great family campground. Pet friendly. Not 5 stars since we had to leave a day early due to weather. Not their fault but sites became a lake and couldn’t even step outside. Barely any AT&T service. Couldn’t use phone as hotspot at all.

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Month of VisitMay

Cassidy P.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

Favorite Hometown Hiking

a couple cute trails and 1 nice little campground that you can pitch a tent in or drive your RV too. close to the beautiful historic New Salem Village. my dog and I love it here!

Jamie T.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 29, 2018

Great place to visit and learn some history as well

This is a wonderful place to visit. I enjoy learning about some of our family history. We have relation to the Trent, Graham, and Jackson families from the original area. Their cabins are reconstructed for touring as well as the old school house. Such a great way to show the kids how life was like for pioneers on the homesteads.

Month of VisitSeptember

Leah H.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016

Great camping and great history

Love this place and have been visiting here ever since I was little! I love to walk through all the old buildings and learn about Lincoln's way of life. They even had horses and a bull out in the pastures! All the kids were feeding one of the horses handfuls of grass over the fence. And I love that everyone is in period clothing for events. It's quite charming like a step back in time. There is also a little diner/ice cream shop for lunch or a snack. And plays in the outdoor amphitheater in the evenings. Great place!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground?

Camping at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground can cost between $10.00 and $30.00 depending on the site.

Does Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground?

Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

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