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McCully Heritage Project

About

Pitch your tent in one of four widely spaced sites. Each site has enough room for multiple tents and includes a fire pit and picnic table. The sites are just a short walk from our shower/restroom facility. The fishing ponds are just a quarter mile walk from the campsites, and access to the numerous trails throughout our 940-acre property is directly from the campsites. While we have four designated sites, it is rare for all to be full, and likely that you'll be the only campers here most days. We are located in a very remote/rural part of Illinois in a county nestled between the Mississippi& Illinois Rivers, but only 75 miles north of downtown St. Louis. We have been included in John Shirle's"The Best in Tent Camping: Illinois."

The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.

Location

McCully Heritage Project is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

39.283476308574734 N
90.62239764452255 W

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Access

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

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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jan. 26, 2023

A day out with the kiddos.

I just love the bridge across the pond. We had a picnic and the kids got to play on the playground equipment.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2020

A nice getaway

A friend discovered this gem a while back and we now frequent it. Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks. We easily fit a dozen people over the 4th of July. Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly.

  • Review photo of McCully Heritage Project by Eric , December 17, 2020
  • Review photo of McCully Heritage Project by Eric , December 17, 2020
  • Review photo of McCully Heritage Project by Eric , December 17, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Nice trails

There’s a house to rent or primitive camping trails have a map but need a little more marking on newer sections. Very well maintained. Neat look out points

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of McCully Heritage Project by Alicia  B., August 12, 2018
  • Review photo of McCully Heritage Project by Alicia  B., August 12, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at McCully Heritage Project?

Camping at McCully Heritage Project can cost between $20.00 and $100.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at McCully Heritage Project?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at McCully Heritage Project, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does McCully Heritage Project have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, McCully Heritage Project does have wifi.