Visiting Lincoln's Springfield puts campers within easy reach of the Lincoln Home and Lincoln's Tomb, and the Illinois State Fair Campground places those sites less than three miles away while giving RVs up to 50 feet a functional base with full hookups. The campground sits on the state fairgrounds property, and its layout reflects that origin: rows of paved parking-lot sites alongside open grass areas, more than 300 sites in total, all with electric and most with water access. No frills here. The tradeoff is convenience and price, with electric and water sites running $20 per night.
Site character varies depending on which section campers land in. The paved sites are level and easy to maneuver but have no shade. Grass spots under trees give some cover from the sun and more separation between rigs. Robert F. sums up the bathrooms as "large clean bathrooms, dated but useable," and multiple reviewers echo that the facilities are older but consistently maintained. Security makes regular rounds through the night, which several campers mention as a reassurance. One note on the dump station: the water connection there does not accommodate a hose hookup, so rinsing down after dumping requires planning ahead.
Crowd levels shift dramatically based on timing. Outside of fair week and major events, the campground runs well under capacity, with open spots and easy check-in. During the state fair or when horse shows and motorcycle events are scheduled at the fairgrounds, the campground fills fast and the noise level rises considerably. Richard R. puts it plainly: "Don't just show up fair week." A Thursday farmers market on the grounds gives campers a reason to linger, with local produce vendors setting up regularly through the season.
The campground runs April 1 through October 31. Nearby alternatives include Riverside Park to the northeast. Campers planning a longer central Illinois itinerary can also browse places to camp around Sherman for additional options in the region. If Springfield's Lincoln history and fairgrounds access fit your route, this campground gives you a workable, low-cost overnight without much distance to cover.
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Map & DirectionsIllinois State Fair Campground is located in Illinois near Sherman
Address
801 Sangamon
Springfield, IL 62702
Coordinates
39.83241331 N
89.64693267 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 8/5/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 11 min from Springfield, IL
- 42 min from Decatur, IL
- 55 min from Bloomington, IL
- 1 hr 2 min from Peoria, IL
