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Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency

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Lincoln's New Salem Park near Petersburg, IL, offers camping in an area characterized by rolling hills and dense woodlands. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the reconstructed village of New Salem, where Abraham Lincoln lived in the 1830s, and enjoy hiking trails along the Sangamon River.

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Location

Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency is located in Illinois

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Directions

From jct Hwy-123 & Hwy-97: Go 2 mi S on Hwy-97.

Address

15588 History Ln
Petersburg, IL 62675

Coordinates

39.97583385 N
89.84185027 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Fires

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2022

Quiet, shaded, campground --probably 60-70 years old.

Quiet, shaded campground 0.5 miles from Lincoln's New Salem village.

Campground is old but well maintained.  Camp host was friendly and diligent about making his rounds. Nice, clean bathhouse.  Trees are in need of pruning. Only a few other campers present and were spread out. Just electric at sites, no water.  Water available at just a few sites. Dump station available.

I would give it 5 stars but they should have water at all sites.

Site57
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency by Jeffrey F., June 11, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 5, 2021

Great Historic visit!

We recently moved back to the midwest after living in Washington state for 8 years. Time to start exploring! My husband and I had both previously been to New Salem but our children had not. Nor did we know there were hiking trails! The hiking trails are located on the road up the hill directly across from where you turn off of the highway to drive up to the village. There were really no signs to let you know they are there bit once you reach the parking lot all the trails are properly marked and well kept. Definitely worth the visit if you are checking out the other Lincoln sites in Springfield!

SiteWe did not camp only hiked it was a say trip.
Month of VisitMarch

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency?

    Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency is located at 502 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency?

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