Bike paths, local shopping, and quick interstate access give Prairie Pines Campground a practical edge for travelers moving through central Illinois. The campground sits on the grounds of the decommissioned Chanute Air Force Base, repurposed by the City of Rantoul into a drive-in RV park. The layout reflects its origins: former mobile home pads have become campsites, with streets, sidewalks, curbs, and street lighting still in place throughout. Sites are gravel, set in open terrain with scattered mature trees, and most function as pull-throughs from the perimeter road.
Full hookups are available, including electric, water, and sewer, with a maximum RV length of 100 feet. The bathhouse draws consistent praise. Steve notes "plenty of site room and clean and updated shower and washing machines," and multiple reviewers echo the cleanliness theme across both the facilities and the grounds. A coin-operated laundromat sits inside the shower building. WiFi is available, though at least one camper noted not receiving the login credentials at check-in, so it's worth confirming those with staff. Verizon users have reported around three bars on site.
Reservations can be made through Reserve America up to 135 days in advance, and the camp host checks in arriving guests near the shower house. Rates were reported at $40 per night as of mid-2024. Navigation can be unreliable: multiple reviewers found that GPS routed them incorrectly, so cross-referencing the campground's own directions with Google Maps or Waze before arrival is a practical step. Nearby overnight options include D & W Lake RV Park to the southwest if Prairie Pines is full.
Description
Prairie Pines Campground is a great place to get away without going far away. The campground is a great place for family fun and relaxation. Prairie Pines Campground features 95 lots, each with hookups for water, sewage and electric. The campground is open year round with handicap accessible restroom, shower, and laundry facilities. The sites are spacious, mostly pull thru, and can accommodate big rigs. The pet limit is 2 dogs. Limited wifi is available. There's a pavilion for group gatherings.
Fee Info
Campground fees are $26.50 per day, and $150 per week (from April to October) and there is a two week limit. Water, sewage and electric are included in the fees.
Reservation Info
You can now reserve your space on Reserve America. Campground host, Linda Hogan, takes reservations at (217) 893-0438 from April 1 to October 31.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPrairie Pines Campground is located in Illinois near Gifford
Directions
Located on 711 West Perimeter Road, less than two miles from the Forum Fitness Center, the Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center, and I-57.
Address
711 West Perimeter Road
Rantoul, IL 61866
Coordinates
40.28324056 N
88.1499354 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 11 min from Champaign, IL
- 48 min from Kankakee, IL
- 49 min from Decatur, IL
- 52 min from Bloomington, IL
