Best Campgrounds near Bloomington, IL
Several campgrounds in central Illinois surround Bloomington with options for RV, tent, and cabin camping. Comlara County Park on Evergreen Lake provides waterfront sites with electric hookups and accommodates tents, RVs, and some glamping. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, located about 20 miles southwest near De Witt, offers a combination of tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites with lake access. Moraine View State Recreational Area in Le Roy features electric hookups with tent and RV sites in a natural setting. Most campgrounds in the region provide moderate amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and restroom facilities.
Reservations are essential at most developed campgrounds in the region, especially during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds operate year-round but offer limited amenities during winter months. As one camper noted, "The layout is fairly straightforward here, entrance has a spot for firewood purchase (honor system) and then the dumpsters. Getting to firewood and garbage will take a little time if you're toward the back of the park." Road access to campgrounds is generally good with paved access routes, though camping pads are typically gravel rather than concrete. RVers should note that while most campgrounds accommodate larger rigs, not all sites provide sewer hookups, and dump stations are shared facilities.
Campers frequently highlight the fishing and boating opportunities as the primary draw for camping in the Bloomington area. Evergreen Lake at Comlara County Park and Clinton Lake at the State Recreation Area provide popular fishing and boating access points. A visitor described Comlara as "a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect backdrop to the campground." Sites range from open fields with a community atmosphere to more secluded wooded spots along lakeshores. Several campgrounds feature playgrounds, hiking trails, and biking paths. For travelers needing just an overnight stay, Love's RV Stop offers full hookup sites with concrete pads right off Interstate 55/74, though highway noise is notable. Tent campers should be aware that water access points at some campgrounds may be shared or difficult to access.
