Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bloomington, IL

RV parks near Bloomington offer convenient options for travelers along interstate highways. Love's RV Stop provides 60 sites with full hookups on level concrete pads, suitable for big rigs with easy highway access off I-39/I-55. Kamp Komfort RV Park in Carlock features full-hookup sites with 50-amp service under mature shade trees just 8 miles from Bloomington. Comlara County Park offers electric-only RV sites near Evergreen Lake with water views at select locations, though hookups are more limited than commercial parks. "Sites are concrete and level. If you're getting off the highway for an overnight stay these Loves are perfect," noted one traveler.

Central Illinois RV accommodations vary significantly in amenities and pricing. Sites at Love's RV Stop range from $42-70 per night depending on season and discounts, with on-site laundry facilities and security-coded gate access. Highway noise affects most parks in the area, particularly those adjacent to I-74 and I-39. Cell service remains strong throughout the region, with travelers reporting good connectivity at most locations. Many parks maintain seasonal availability, with Comlara County Park open year-round while others like Arrowhead Acres operate from April through October. Pet-friendly policies are standard at most RV parks, with Love's and Kamp Komfort offering designated dog areas for travelers with four-legged companions.

Best RV Sites Near Bloomington, Illinois (41)

    1. Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

    10 Reviews
    Normal, IL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 445-6881

    $35 - $40 / night

    "highway next to a commercial big rig gas station, but if you are doing some heavy duty highway traveling with your RV or 5th wheel and simply need a place to hold up for the night, then this place really"

    "The CG was easy to get to as it was right off the interstate and adjacent to the Loves main facility."

    2. Millpoint Park

    16 Reviews
    Peoria Heights, IL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 231-6497

    $18 - $100 / night

    "This place has beautiful views of illinois river. Nice sized campsites. Everything was clean and well taken care of! Not a lot of amenities, however that isn’t what camping is all about!"

    "Peaceful campground, well maintained, beautiful views of the Upper Peoria Lake/Illinois River. We enjoyed a nice pull-through full hookup site that required minimal leveling."

    3. Kamp Komfort RV Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hudson, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 376-4411

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Nice staff, quiet enough for being somewhat close to the highway. The trees seemed to block the noise well. They have a pool that was closed because of a virus or something."

    "This is a nice campground located about 10 miles from Bloomington. It has full hookups at all the sites.
    The owner met us when we arrived and took us to our lot."

    4. Comlara County Park

    34 Reviews
    Hudson, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 434-6770

    "Comlara is a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect back drop to the campground."

    "Located just northwest of Bloomington, which is located absolutely smack-dab in the middle of the state of Illinois, you’ll discover a nature wonderland over here nearly hidden from plain site."

    5. D & W Lake RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Champaign, IL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 356-3732

    "Full hook ups 50/30 and pull through. Super easy to get to from the highway. Super friendly and amazing service from the time you pull up till the time you pack up and leave. Level sites."

    "Pulled in about 7pm and immediately was greeted by the manager who showed us to our site, helped us pull in get settled and brought us firewood."

    6. Tin Cup RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Mahomet, IL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 586-3011

    "Spacious sites long pull through etc. Wish we had more time for the area. Would stay again."

    "Had AC going but could hear road noise from interstate/ nearby roads."

    7. Chillicothe RV and Rec Area

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, IL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 274-2000

    "This place is very clean with the lake nearby for swimming or fishing. Very clean restrooms and friendly staff. There are hookups at each site and a few spots for pump out."

    8. Moraine View State Recreational Area

    27 Reviews
    Le Roy, IL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 724-8032

    $40 - $20 / night

    "Easy access from the highway. Drove in without reservations, mid-week, just before dark, for a quick overnight while on a cross country trip."

    "After 10 pm it was completely quiet. The site was level and we had 30 amp electricity. It's a family environment, with lots of joyful kids all over, which I liked."

    9. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Weldon, IL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 935-8722

    $10 - $30 / night

    "We stayed in the J loop, which was more family friendly and very close to the beach."

    "Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover. This also means in the dog days of summer the breeze is blocked by the trees so get an electric site even with a tent and bring a fan."

    10. Arrowhead Acres

    1 Review
    Clinton, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 935-8442

    "Small playground for kids. Quiet and peaceful."

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RV Park Reviews near Bloomington, IL

239 Reviews of 41 Bloomington Campgrounds


  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2023

    Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

    Busy RV Highway Outpost

    Let me begin by saying that I scored this Love's RV Stop as high as I did not because it is my ideal camping spot - it isn't - and I don't think anyone looks for a spot to camp out on next to a super busy highway next to a commercial big rig gas station, but if you are doing some heavy duty highway traveling with your RV or 5th wheel and simply need a place to hold up for the night, then this place really is pretty amazing.  With that in mind, hopefully you'll pay this place a visit, stop, get fueled up, rest for the night and enjoy the convenience and easy on- and off-access that this place provides.  With this in mind …

    This spot is brand spanking new, incredibly flat and offers up all the flat poured concrete where you want it and freshly poured gravel where you drive and all the other parts are surrounded by freshly sodded grass that has already grown in to near maturity everywhere else. Conveniently located on the highway axis where I39 / US51 meets I55, here in central Illinois in the city of Bloomington, Love’s RV Stop is an incredibly convenient and easy access spot to drop your RV anchor for the night. Extra points to Love’s RV Stop for providing gated key-pad entry and 24 hour CCTV security delivering a real feeling of safety throughout your roadside RV or 5th Wheel stay. 

    The convenient app-managed reservation system is seamless and provides for an incredibly simple, remote check-in and payment process. You’ll find back-in or pull-through as well as ADA accessible sites with full hook-ups with water, sewer and choice of either 30 or 50 amp electrical at every site. At the main kiosk where you’ll check-in, there’s a brand new spartan clean single person shower facility as well as individual men and women’s restrooms in addition to a coin-operated laundry facility. Additionally, the property has 2 covered pavilions with picnic tables and gas-powered BBQ grills, community firepit that can easily seat a dozen people, 2 pickleball courts, kid’s playground and a dog park with real grass for the pups to do their business on.  Now granted, you'll be enjoying all of these amenities right next to all of the swooshing highway traffic, but surprisingly, we all got over this very quickly!

    Because Love’s RV Stop is connected and managed by the neighboring Love’s Truck Stop, you’ll have nearby access to their full convenience store, as well as ATMs, Bojangles Restaurant (mediocre BBQ at best), as well as additional shower facilities along with, but of course, all the gas you can pump by the gallon. But if it’s something simple like firewood, ice, sundries or snacks, you can get these items back at the Kiosk and there are 2 soda vending machines as well as an ice machine behind this small building as well. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) As you are literally on the corner of one of the busiest highway intersections in the entire Land ‘O Lincoln, there is no escaping where you are at, no matter how high they build the fence or how many bushes and trees they place between you and the 8-lanes of rushing passerby traffic and there’s not a single site here to escape the noise, so bring your earbuds if it bothers you or crank up some Van Halen;(2) If you are looking for something more than the stale coffee or the Bojangle’s food they are serving up at the truck stop, there are endless chain options like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Moe’s Southwest Grill nearby as well as further afield; (3) If you want my top recommendations for restaurants that are worth the drive, try out Giordano’s for Chicago deep dish pizza or Portillo’s for their Italian beef & sausage sandwich (don't ask, just order and send me your thanks later); and (4) If you are looking for something to do with the kiddos, head on over to Miller Park Zoo for the wild animals, performances and mini-golf or try out Grady’s Family Fun Park, which is an amusement park with rides and games. 

    While scoring criteria may vary from one person to the next, here are the 5 most important criteria that informed my rating of this overnight location: convenience (EZ on- and off-access), safety & security, quality (of facilities), peace & quiet and amenities (either on-site or nearby). Here’s how I ranked this particular overnight spot: 

    Convenience: 5 

    Safety & Security: 5 

    Quality: 5 

    Peace& Quiet: 4 

    Amenities: 5 

    Overall, I scored this location a 5.

    Happy Overnighting!

  • Shelly W.
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Kentuckiana Campground

    Great for families or just a quiet getaway!

    We stayed here last year and will likely stay there again this year when we are back in Illinois. The park has two sides, one side closer to the stage. We haven’t been there when they have shows, so I can’t speak to what that is like. When we were there it was lovely. There is plenty of shade, sites are large enough for our Class A and they are pet friendly.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 26, 2024

    Carl Spindler Campground

    Waterfront Camping Bliss with City View

    This waterfront campground is perfect for anglers and particularly boaters who want to have their vessels close at hand, tied up at the marina, providing quick and EZ access to a fresh body of water that is formed where Upper Lake Peoria meets the Illinois River. For campers who want to get away from it all, while still being within close driving distance to civilization, Carl Spindler offers the convenience of a nearby major city (Peoria) while still providing a decent escape for some rest & relaxation within a fairly decent vicinity to nature. The best part about this lakefront getaway – apart from the incredibly cheap prices for an overnight stay – was hands down, the very friendly staff who offer up everyone a very strong dose of Midwestern hospitality.

    This pet-friendly CG offers a lot of amenities including: FHUs featuring electric, water and sewage as well as playground, community fire pit, restroom and shower facility that are in pretty good (not pristine) condition, laundry, fresh tap water, boat launch, 2 dump stations, WiFi (although very poor connection) and a beachhead. All sites are very level here and come with a picnic table, fire ring and electric, while a good number of the RV slots have a combination of electric amp options in addition to water and sewage hook-ups. At the marina, you can purchase ice, small sundries and camping supplies and / or simply use this spot to launch your boat, kayak or canoe from. There’s also options to rent a slip, store your boat and / or trailer for the winter. There’s even a deluxe cabin to rent in case you don’t have a tent or RV.

    While most of Carl Spindler is designed more for the RV-driving or 5th Wheel toting kind – and to be honest, some of these look like longer-term residents and / or traveling professionals – offering up some 55 individual slots (some of which I would definitely describe as ‘very snug’), this outfit does provide 2 different options for decent camp sites with me tent pitchin’ bredren in mind, both of which sit right in front of the Illinois River. In these areas, and actually for the entire campground, there’s not much (if any) shade, tree cover or brush that contributes to an overall lack of privacy – so whatever your activities might be, you and your camping brood will be on full display to the rest of the campground. At least if you chose to set up your tent over in the primitive camping area, this area is still pretty underdeveloped (for now), so over in these parts, you’ll have a greater feeling of solitude, peace & quiet.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you’d like to knock some pins down while slurping some delicious local cold brew, head on over to Landmark Bowling Center; (2) Should you be looking for some decent trails to hike check out nearby Powerton Lake State Park; (3) You will want to time your sundowners correctly, because if you do, you’ll be sipping Mai Tais leaning back in your camp chair listening to some Amy Winehouse watching the sun set in the west over the Illinois River as the twinkling stars come out to shine their brightest all with a crackling bonfire keeping you warm and lit on a gorgeous Midwestern night; (4) While I always pack a long 100 foot electrical cord for all of my electricity needs, I’ve never had to use it, except here, where the electrical outlet in the primitive tent camping area is shared by all 4 sites and ours was the furthest away – so we got lucky; and (5) In the event that you grow weary of conjuring up that next meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler or onboard mini-fridge and want to check out some local flavor, there’s a handful of options, but all will require a bit of a drive, of which I highly recommend Avanti’s Ristorante for their excellent pizza and Italian subs, the Blue Duck BBQ Tavern for outstanding smoked brisket and Obed & Issacs Microbewery for the finest local taps as well as their signature dish, Kitchen Sink Pie (don’t ask, just order).

    Happy Camping!

  • Jill C.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Friends Creek Campground

    Secluded and Cozy

    We stayed here during our travels from Kansas to Indiana. While we only stayed one night, it was long enough to know that should we travel nearby again-this will be our stopping point. Easy to access from the highway yet while in the park, we experienced pure bliss and quiet. Spacious sites and an abundant amount of shade made this stay even better! The camp hosts do an excellent job as the grounds and bathhouse were all immaculate! These are electric only sites however there are several water spigots to fill the tank prior to parking. For ease, there are even potable water spigots at the dump station and the bathhouse as well. Our site was fairly level and easy to maneuver into. For reference, we have a 34’ fifth wheel. When reserving, note that there are a handful of 50 amp sites, several 30 amp sites and tent sites available.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Road and river side camping with no frills

    We had the entire campground to ourselves on a cold weekend stay. There isn’t much area to explore- just the campground and the river shoreline within it. However we witnessed the most spectacular sunset over the river. It was well worth the night’s adventures. 

    We stayed in the non-electric loop. A bunch of sites with divisions obscured by crunchy, fallen leaves. We had a picnic table and fire pit. A pit toilet and water pump are located at the building used to clean up your fishing/hunting catches. The electric sites are on the opposite side and have a couple sites that look more long term campers. The host is over there but we never saw them. Once it was dark half a dozen bright lights came on in the parking area between the two camping loops. It was close to us so our teardrop camper was well lit up inside. I covered the window to block some of the light but I would suggest camping further down away from the building and those lights. 

    A main road runs right behind the campsites. They have a wood fence on the electric side but not on our side. It obscures some of the headlights. Sound died off pretty early even with a few locals pulling in to meet up with friends in the parking lot. We walked to the river and found a short trail. We stood out by the boat ramps for a nice view across the river. 

    A sign shows a hiking route that you can drive to. We planned to hike it in the morning but unexpected events changed our minds. At 5 AM diesel pickup trucks pulling boats began to pull into the parking area. It was cold and dark so we stayed inside. Eventually we heard the boats heading out along with gun shots- some were nearby. We started packing up and in the process saw that they were hunting birds from the boats along the river. We chose to skip the hiking trail with the onset of hunting season. 

    A 30 minute drive got us to the Hennepin Canal Trail and we hiked along it for a few miles before returning to our car and heading home. We did make one more stop at the Flour House Bakery in Princeton and highly recommend it. 

    The spectacular sunset made this worth a weekend getaway but it doesn’t seem like a nice spot for an extended stay unless you plan to make more use of the river access.

  • K
    May. 9, 2018

    Friends Creek Campground

    Great place to camp

    Level sites, clean restrooms and showers and friendly staff no sewer or water hookup

    but a convenient dump station

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 30, 2021

    Carl Spindler Campground

    Good for passing through

    General: City camping is generally challenging but this was a good place for us to land for the night as we were passing through. Very easy access as soon as you cross Peoria Lake to East Peoria. The flip side of this is that you will hear constant road noise and an occasional train. Reservations are made by phone and when I called to make mine, was told we would be in Site 33. Typical for us, we arrived after the office was closed and saw Site 33 was occupied. We took Site 36 and when I went to pay the following morning, I discovered this is where we had been moved to as site numbers are not supposed to be guaranteed. It appeared that there were many long-term campers staying here. The rate of $24 for an electric site was reasonable. Full hookup sites and a few tent sites are also available. 

    Site Quality: Site sizes are, for the most part, very generous and can accommodate a large RV and extra vehicle/s. Some are very close to each other (beach and overflow) and there is no physical separation between them. Each site has one (or two) picnic tables and a fire ring. Some sites have paved pads while the ones closest to the water are either gravel or sand. There are also several cabins.

    Bathhouse: Clean but the only downside is there is only one sink, and it is located in an awkward place (perpendicular to and close to one of the stalls). Showers were small and I did not use so cannot comment on how well they worked. Hot water was appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: If you are a boater, this is a great place for you as this is a marina! Small and outdated playground and a basketball stand but no basket or net. There is also a laundry room. 

    Conclusion: For us, passing through, this was an ideal place to land for the night but since we don’t have a boat, we wouldn’t stay longer than one night.

  • Ryan L.
    Apr. 19, 2021

    Kamp Komfort RV Park and Campground

    Quaint campground close to highway

    We stayed here in Sept 2020. Nice staff, quiet enough for being somewhat close to the highway. The trees seemed to block the noise well. They have a pool that was closed because of a virus or something. Sort of small, which made it easy for kids to ride around on bikes, and for us to walk to the playground. We had a good LTE/cell signal. There is a tower very close by. We have sprint. They drop off wood and one of those Lowe’s type metal fire pits if you want one. You can’t put the firepit on the grass, it has to be in the gravel, so that took away some of the coziness. Some of the other sites have permanent fire pits. Some sites have concrete pads, some have a pad for the camper, some just have a small one next to the camper parking. You can’t put a rug on the grass, so that makes relaxing right outside the door of the camper a little less enjoyable, if you don’t have a site with a small pad. The sites do have picnic tables. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and have already reserved another stay

  • Stephanie S.
    Apr. 24, 2022

    Comlara County Park

    Maiden Voyage Dream

    We may have set the bar too high with our first camping trip. Comlara is a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect back drop to the campground. Although we don’t fish, we saw many people fishing from the shore line and enjoying the water in boats and canoes. There is a designated swimming area (beach), but it wasn’t open at this time. There are many hiking and walking trails within the park that are within driving distance of the campground. There is one main shower house and several single outhouse style men/women bathrooms scattered throughout. The showers were very adequate, nothing fancy, but serve their purpose. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site along with 30 or 50 amp hookups. Some have shared water hookups nearby also. There is also a typical dump station and potable water by it.
    The camp sites are spread apart nicely with some moderate elevation change giving many great views of the lake. All campsite pads were gravel and the access roads were paved. Site 40 where we stayed was right by the lake and absolutely beautiful!


Guide to Bloomington

Bloomington, Illinois camping options extend beyond the commercial RV parks along interstates. The region sits within central Illinois's rolling prairie terrain at approximately 800 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures regularly reach 85-90°F while humidity levels peak in July and August, affecting camping conditions throughout the area's mix of public recreation areas and private campgrounds.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Millpoint Park, anglers can fish from the shore or launch boats directly into the Illinois River. "There is a fantastic boat launch that will have you fishing, kayaking and experiencing this body of fresh water shortly after you anchor into your spot for the night. In fact, you don't even need to get into a boat, by accessing one of 2 small little lakes where you can simply cast a line in from the dock or around the perimeter," notes one camper.

Lake activities: Clinton Lake State Recreation Area offers swimming at a dedicated beach area with a $2 entry fee (open 10am-7pm). The lake's unusually warm water comes from the nearby nuclear plant discharge. "Clinton Lake is a boating destination as the waters are unusually warm due to the discharge from the nearby nuclear plant," explains one visitor.

Hiking trails: Moraine View State Recreational Area provides hiking paths through wooded areas and around the lake. The primitive camping area at Tall Timber connects to trail systems. "Has sections of niceness hiking and kayaking" and "It's primitive along with nice trail," report visitors who explored the area.

What campers like

Shaded campsites: Many campgrounds near Bloomington feature mature trees providing relief during hot Illinois summers. At Kamp Komfort, "Sites are spacious, incredibly level, well-shaded and this feels like a camping oasis in the middle of corn country," according to a recent visitor.

Clean facilities: D & W Lake RV Park maintains well-kept restrooms and shower houses. "The bathrooms and showers were very clean and well maintained," writes one camper. Another notes, "Lovely little campground with its own little lake. Well maintained. Clean laundry."

Water views: Lakefront sites provide scenic camping experiences across multiple parks. At Clinton Lake, "We stayed in the J loop, which was more family friendly and very close to the beach. There was a walking path from our site to the shore which was perfect for our young family to go back and forth on."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds have limited seasons. Arrowhead Acres operates from April 1st to October 31st, while other facilities like Comlara County Park remain open year-round but with reduced services during winter months.

Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds have water issues visitors should prepare for. At Millpoint Park, "The water here has a lot of iron in it, so don't attempt to drink it, but according to the locals, it's fine to shower in, so I would encourage you to bring a decent amount of bottled water with you."

Highway noise: Several rv parks near Bloomington, Illinois sit adjacent to major highways. "Closely located to I74 so noise is a negative," mentions one Kamp Komfort camper. Similarly, at D & W Lake RV Park: "The interstate noise could be heard all night, and at times overpowered the sounds of nature. This is probably only an issue for tenters, though."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds provide playground equipment for children. Comlara County Park offers "playgrounds for the kids to stay busy as well as small marked trails to follow." Another camper noted the "large open fields with camping spots" that create "a community feel."

Swimming options: D & W Lake offers swimming in their lake. Clinton Lake features a beach area ideal for families: "Has a really nice beach for swimming and picnics" according to one visitor who "spent a week there and loved it."

Site selection: Choose sites based on proximity to bathrooms and amenities. At Comlara, one visitor noted: "Site 123 in particular is directly across from the bathroom, but has thick wooded areas to keep things private and well shaded...but with an open area for some suntanning or whatever."

Tips from RVers

Overnight stops: For travelers seeking convenient overnight parking, Love's RV Stop provides well-designed facilities right off the interstate. "Sites are concrete and level. If you're getting off the highway for an overnight stay these Loves are perfect," notes one traveler.

Reservation systems: Some rv parks near Bloomington utilize online reservation systems. At Love's, "The convenient app-managed reservation system is seamless and provides for an incredibly simple, remote check-in and payment process."

Full hookups availability: Most RV parks offer complete hookups but with varying configurations. Millpoint Park provides "standard water, sewage and electric hook-ups" while Clinton Lake offers "about 20 nice full hook up spots and a bunch of electric sites." Several parks like D & W Lake RV Park provide 50-amp service suitable for larger RVs.

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