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Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park

Deer Run Campground at Sangchris Lake State Park is located near a lake with surrounding woodlands. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Sangchris Lake for fishing and boating, as well as hiking trails within the park.

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Map & DirectionsDeer Run Campground is located in Illinois near Rochester

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

39.65366027 N
89.46981075 W

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Connectivity

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    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 6/21/26
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    Verizon5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

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    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 6/21/26
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    Verizon5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • 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

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Reservations

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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2026

Great campground, private and quiet primitive sites!

We've stayed at Hickory Point before, but this was our first time at Deer Run. It has not disappointed! The primitive sites (there are 5 with no electric or water hookups) are off set in the back of the campground, providing privacy and quiet, which is what we were going for this time. The primitive sites without electric or water are $6 a night, and you can for pay up to 14 nights at a time. There are electric and water hook up sites for $8 a night, they just aren't as private but still lovely! The showers are at the Hickory Point campground (just a minute or two drive) and available for use with the Deer Run camp sites as well. There are well water spigots at Dee Run and Hickory Point, but the city water spigot is at Hickory Point only. It rained quite a bit our first two nights here, but there are so many trees covering the primitive sites you couldn't really feel it until it was thunder storming. We stayed nice and dry inside the tent. There are a LOT of sassy raccoons who will still your food - and the containers that never had food in them in fact- as well waking up to crows cawing every morning- may not be everyone's thing, but I sure enjoy that aspect. The hosts are fantastic and make rounds every 2-3 hours each day, anything we've needed they e been able to help with or point us in the direction to go next. Great campground to stay at, whether for a night or a week, no complaints here thus far!

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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018

Not too shabby.

Sites were decent. Lack of flushing toilets and bathhouse is why I knocked it down a few. Outhouse was passable but a bathhouse would go a long way to upgrading the facility. Playground was great for kiddos. Hosts were nice and fairly helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park has water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park?

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