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McCully Heritage Project
McCully Heritage Project, near Kampsville, Illinois, is a charming spot for those looking to escape into nature without the crowds. This campground offers a laid-back atmosphere with essential amenities like picnic tables and firewood, making it perfect for a cozy camping experience.
Visitors rave about the beautiful bridge across the pond, which is a great backdrop for picnics and family fun. The playground equipment keeps the kids entertained, while the nearby hiking trails provide a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery. One camper mentioned, “A fantastic little place to camp with all you need and hospitality,” highlighting the welcoming vibe here.
If you’re into water activities, you’ll appreciate the good fishing spots and the ability to launch paddleboards and kayaks right from the largest site. The campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. Just keep an eye out for the friendly neighborhood cats and dogs that might wander by.
With a low nightly rate that helps maintain the area, McCully Heritage Project is a budget-friendly option for families and groups. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this campground offers a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and connect with nature.
Description
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
Coordinates
39.28347673 N
90.62239755 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 18 min from Springfield
- 2 hrs 10 min from Columbia
- 2 hrs 19 min from Jefferson City
