Best Campgrounds near Baileyville, IL

Are you in need of a campground near Baileyville, IL? Baileyville is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Baileyville, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

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Best Camping Sites Near Baileyville, Illinois (81)

    1. White Pines Forest State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Mount Morris, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 946-3717

    "Easy drive up style. Picnic tables and fire pits on site. Bathrooms and dumpster close by. River that is walk and drive through!"

    "Much quieter and more peaceful than the more crowded counterparts and perfect for camping with small children because the bathrooms are always close by and it’s actually quiet at night when they need to"

    2. Lowden State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Oregon, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 732-6828

    $10 - $20 / night

    "I found spot 70 that was away from most of the others. We heard no main road noise but did hear people passing us by. Even though someone camped right across from me, we really didn't see each other."

    "Lots of good trees around for hammocking, especially at B38. Short walk to the shower and stall building."

    3. Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve

    7 Reviews
    Pecatonica, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 877-6100

    $15 - $25 / night

    "This is a nice campground that winds around through some light woods. Campsites have electric hookups. There are certainly lots of picnic tables. We saw more than one per site."

    "Off the beaten path campground. Quiet. Nice place for solitude. Good hiking trails, pit toilets; no shower facilities."

    4. Rock Cut State Park - Staghorn Campground

    81 Reviews
    Machesney Park, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 885-3311

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Normal Illinois state park. Not a lot of services but good size sites and peaceful. Lake with canoe rentals and fishing. Nice walking trails."

    ", with Highway 173 to the west and Harlem Road to the east."

    5. Emerald Acres Campground II

    1 Review
    Freeport, IL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 443-2550

    6. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Lena, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 369-4282

    $10 - $30 / night

    "This was an unexpected good find in Illinois. The campground was nice with the standard set up - picnic tables, restrooms, water available."

    "There are some trails that will take you around some of the hills through open fields if you are interested in walking around the campground. This is a nice place to camp."

    7. Lena KOA

    3 Reviews
    Lena, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 369-2612

    "It is about 40 minutes away, but is nice to be away from the traffic. The KOA store is well stocked and has some pretty cool souvenirs!"

    8. Castle Rock State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Oregon, IL
    20 miles
    Website

    $6 / night

    "Someone came fairly early in the morning to check and make sure everyone paid and that we actually canoed in and didn’t park off a road somewhere and walk in."

    "Located about 100 miles West of Chicago, Castle Rock State Park features one of the ONLY campgrounds that I've visited this close to the city in which I was completely alone."

    9. Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Savanna, IL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 273-2731

    "Hidden gem near the iowa/illinois border. Secluded and beautiful."

    "It has trails for walking and lots of concrete for riding bikes. We did both. The park is close to the River and has plenty of places to put your boat in across the highway."

    10. Timber Lake Resort

    3 Reviews
    Stockton, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 244-1600

    $60 / night

    "We were surprised to have a bar right outside our campsite, but with an RV running the fan all night the noise didn't bother us at all."

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Recent Reviews near Baileyville, IL

507 Reviews of 81 Baileyville Campgrounds


  • Sam B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground

    Loud, crowded.

    I don't think we'll be back. The best part about the whole experience was the crazy road that leads to the overlooks. The campground is stacked close together, there's no signs for directing you towards sites, no place to put garbage, only a couple vault toilets. Never did see the shower house, but we just left the next day anyways. Loud people singing, playing music and snapping limbs till almost 4am, trains run all night. Not really my kinda place.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Blanding Landing

    Safe, peaceful and friendly! Will definitely be back!

    I stayed at site 36 over the Labor Day weekend, and it was incredible. I was a solo female traveler with my two service dogs. When I arrived, the site was clean, and we had a site with an open site on one side making it feel twice as big. The other campers were friendly, and the one site neighbor we had (a young couple about my age with a pup too!) even came to visit and meet my dogs and gave them organic dog treats.🥹 The icing on the cake was the woman who monitored the sites, Anne. She was so kind and welcoming, and made me feel comfortable and safe. I can’t wait to come back and visit again. Highly recommend!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground

    Serene Campground with Great Amenities

    Everything about our stay was enjoyable. Campsites were spaced out well and amenities were great. Don’t forget to check out the hiking trails!

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    New Glarus State Park Campground

    Spring on our site

    There was a spring on our site! We hiked in a bit to a wooded quiet site. The toilets were clean. The playground was great. We spent the day exploring our Swiss heritage in New Glarus.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    New Glarus State Park Campground

    Great Proximity

    It is a smaller state park camping wise. There is hiking and mountain bike trails available. With direct access to the Sugar River Trail and the town of New Glarus, it is a great location as an overnight stop or home base to explore.

  • Ron D.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Pearl Lake

    Low Class Trailer Trashy Park

    Horrible customer service from the start. We registered online with a 35" 5th wheel for 2 nights. On checking in, we wouldn't fit in the site so the girl at the desk put us in a different site saying she couldn't escort us to our site. This was our first time being there and her excuse was they were short staffed. The street signage was very small and hard to read. Site numbers were said to be on every pedestal but they were not visible from any drive. After only a few minutes of driving around, we were astonished by all the trash and junky trailers on site. Note that if your camper is more than 10 years old, they want to first see a picture of it so as to keep their place classy. Not the case here once you have paid and are here. We call back to the office for assistance finding our site and the girl said she would have to lock the office and was hesitant about doing so but she would come out to hep us find our place. We simply asked for a refund saying we were very disappointed with the situation so far. When she told us they don't give refunds, we asked for a manager to call us back. At this point we left to find another place which we did and were at in about 30 minutes. The manager called us back offering us drinks at the bar, a premium site, tickets for kids in the bounce house, and free water craft but I and the wife were only there for 2 nights. We were not going back to that dump. She said she would have to speak with the owners about a refund but never called us back. Five days later I called several times to speak with the manager again but no call back. She did however text us saying they will not issue a refund saying the girl in the office could not leave the desk because her coworker was using the restroom. Then why did she say she couldn't leave because they were short handed? Long story short, think long and hard before you visit this trashy place. Showers were dark and dingy and smelled. The beach looked more like gravel and not pleasing. Just walking around, I couldn't get away from the awful smell of people smoking and vaping and a strong smell of pot smokers everywhere. Not at all the place we would take our grand kids ever.

  • Ray J.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Palace Campground

    Great campground well kept

    Stayed many times. All different times of year Recommended!!

  • Juli H.
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Spruce Creek Park

    Horrible host

    The campground is very pretty. Being on the water is beautiful and from what I saw I’m sure it’s nice. However the weekend we went it was not. The weather wasn’t the problem. The problem is how the weather was handled. If you need ANY assistance or guidance from the host, good luck. I was met with attitude and zero empathy on where, how or what to do when our camp site was ankle deep in water. No help at all. Zero. When our camp was destroyed the next night from the storm - not one person came to see if we were ok, needed assistance or anything. Only thing we got was they we could NOT leave the metal from our pop ups and had to get them to the dumpster. When all my daughter and I wanted to do was leave as it was still storming and there were employees EVERYWHERE with skids. They cleared a path to our spot from a tree down in less than 2 minutes. There was zero reason to not let us leave under the circumstances and knowing we had a long drive home in the storm on top of.
    I contacted the board and was told they will use this for further training. And they were sorry. I have read several reviews on other online platforms and all is wonderful ASIDE- the host. They have a big problem and until it’s fully addressed- stay clear. It’s simply not safe.
    It will be a wonderful weekend for you as long as you need no assistance. I don’t think they like to be bothered.


Guide to Baileyville

Camping near Baileyville, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the many trails available at Rock Cut State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “Tons of trails, fishing, and even a swimming pond,” making it a great spot for outdoor activities.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground is a fantastic choice. A camper shared, “The trails are well kept, clean bathrooms, nice campsites and the best camp hosts ever!!!”
  • Wildlife Watching: At Morrison-Rockwood State Park, you can spot various wildlife. One reviewer noted, “We even saw a raccoon!” which adds to the excitement of camping in nature.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Morrison-Rockwood State Park raved, “This campground is a lovely gem! The CLEANEST bathrooms I've ever seen!”
  • Secluded Campsites: Many enjoy the privacy offered at Blackhawk Valley Campground. One camper mentioned, “Most of the sites are rented seasonally or monthly, and you can see that people love returning here.”
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Families love the activities available at O'Connell's RV Campground. A parent noted, “Chock full of decent amenities. And in the middle of nowhere.”

What you should know:

  • No Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground, have strict no alcohol policies. A camper mentioned, “No alcohol was allowed on the grounds but it didn’t seem like it would be enforced unless there was a campsite causing issues.”
  • Site Spacing: Campsites can be close together at places like O'Connell's RV Campground. One visitor warned, “You couldn’t pay me to stay in this place again. It’s a ridiculous drunk fest mad house.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have stores or markets nearby. A camper at Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground noted, “There is no store on site, they do sell wood but it is cash only.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campsite: Look for sites that offer privacy and space for kids to play. A family at Morrison-Rockwood State Park found, “The sites were very well spaced apart.”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned. One parent at O'Connell's RV Campground said, “There’s a nice pond for the kiddos to fish in, and true to the Yogi Bear name, there’s a ton of other arts and crafts activities for the kids to enjoy.”
  • Check for Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms can make a big difference. A camper at Morrison-Rockwood State Park emphasized, “The (and I cannot emphasize this enough) CLEANEST campground bathrooms I've ever seen!”

Tips from RVers:

  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Blackhawk Valley Campground, offer electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, “The campground is neat, tidy, cared for and I’m a lush location right on the banks of the Kewaukee River.”
  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Morrison-Rockwood State Park noted, “There are a few pull-through sites, but I'm not sure they're indicated.”
  • Be Prepared for Bugs: Insects can be a nuisance. A visitor at Apple River Canyon warned, “The bugs are no joke though. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying friends were definitely swarming.”

Camping near Baileyville, Illinois, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Baileyville, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Baileyville, IL is White Pines Forest State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 22 reviews.