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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Chester, IL

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Looking for the ultimate RV camping experience near Chester? Finding RV campgrounds in Illinois is easier than ever. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Chester's most popular destinations.

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395 Reviews of 66 Chester Campgrounds

  • Cody S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hawn State Park Campground
    Jan. 5, 2025

    Hawn State Park Campground

    Fall Favorite

    Hawn is a one of the best fall campgrounds close to the St. Louis area.  There are a number of hiking options around the campground in the park and nearby nature reserve.  

    It is a smaller campground with a good mix of electric and non-electric sites.  The restrooms were clean and they also have some vault toilets in the park for convenience.

  • Cody S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Jan. 5, 2025

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    Loud and Crowded Camping

    The campground has oddly shaped campsites causing a crowded feel.  The campground is also loud on the weekends especially if there are races at the nearby Bonne Terre drag strip.

  • Gonzo A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kaskaskia State Park Campground
    Jan. 3, 2025

    Fort Kaskaskia State Park Campground

    Beautiful Views

    Stayed here last fall and really loved the fall colors and views this park has to offer.  I can't say the facilities were great - there were only vault toilets and no showers that I saw.  Relatively small loop for RVs.  Sites weren't exactly great.  I ended up landing one of the paved sites, which had lots of space and I believe may have been handicapped.  The park wasn't busy and I was able to stay a few extra days.  Suggest checking it out in the fall when the leaves are changing as it was absolutely gorgeous.

  • Gonzo A.
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Jan. 3, 2025

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    Nice But A Little Crowded

    St. Francois is a nice park tucked in the forest off of Hwy 67.  It's a quaint park that tends to fill up fast depending on time of year.  The sites are a bit more snug together than I would prefer.  There are some nice hiking options within the park.  It was exceptionally quiet when I stayed both times.

  • Gonzo A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hawn State Park Campground
    Jan. 3, 2025

    Hawn State Park Campground

    One of MIssouri's Many Gems

    Hawn is a lovely park just south of the city a few clicks.  It's tucked away into the trees with ample shade and options for backpacking, backcountry hiking.  The park is nice and sites are spaced out enough.  Not sure about cell service but had a site in the 2nd campground in the middle where there's a break in the trees.  I was able to use Starlink.  People were friendly and overall lovely park and experience.

  • GB N.
    Camper-submitted photo from DD Hwy Campground
    Oct. 22, 2024

    DD Hwy Campground

    October tent camping

    Tent camping back away from the RVs & we were the only people. Gorgeous river to view just a few steps away & the night sky view was fantastic. LOVED the bathroom & shower facilities!

  • Tabitha R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Johnson Creek

    Nice!

    This campground provides large spots, drinking water, vault toliets, dumpsters, picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring, and contactless check in. I also appreciate the value of these sites. It really is a reasonable rate for forest camping.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    Peaceful

    I stayed from 9/4/24-9/8/24. I stayed in the primitive campground. It was very quiet and peaceful. My site was close to the camp host and the shower house. Shower house was nice with 4 separate showers with locking doors. Water pressure was great and they were clean. There is a handicap shower unit as well that had a bench and hooks and a shelf to keep your things dry. The bathrooms were separate from the showers with 4 locking stalls. These too were kept clean and toilet paper was always full. Four sinks and mirrors and one outlet close to the sinks for hairdryer etc. The grounds were clean and grass was nicely cut. My campsite had a picnic table a campfire with grill grate and a light post to hang a lantern. The camp host were very friendly and drove around often on golf carts to make sure ppl were ok or needed anything. There was a place to fill your bottled water containers. The checkin office sold ice, campfire wood and a variety of ice creams, stickers and t shirts and sweatshirts. The park has trailheads to hike and an equestrian area. River access for swimming and fishing. There is a separate area with electrical sites and also handicap sites in the electrical and primitive campgrounds. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will be returning often.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cahokia RV Parque
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Cahokia RV Parque

    Great Stop Over Location

    The location is just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. Service was great and site came w power and water and sewer hookup. Showers were ok and they were clean. Pull through site was a life saver.

    Great BBQ place on site and camp guests get a discount!

  • Cecilia
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Hills
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Pine Hills

    Very nice

    Very quiet and secluded. Campsites are roomy and some firewood is supplied.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Jun. 16, 2024

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    RV campsites

    Awesome place to camp. Bummed the sites didn’t have their own water hookups. Staff is super kind. Quiet time is at 10pm and fellow campers are certain to enforce that rule but that’s unfortunate for those of us who still want to listen to music and sit by the fire. Overall great camping spot!

  • Wil V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Benton KOA
    May. 30, 2024

    Benton KOA

    Loud

    1 side is directly on the freeway VERY loud, the other is in between the sewer treatment plant and municipal airport. If you're a light sleeper might want to stay away Full video review on YouTube https://youtu.be/QpuNpA7UVZI

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Marcum Campground
    May. 13, 2024

    South Marcum Campground

    Great Campground

    Only $26 a night for full-hookups is amazing. Cell service for AT&T is marginal at 2 bars LTE. Only issue that I have is that site 49 is very hard to get level in, make sure that you bring extra leveling blocks if possible

  • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Campground
    May. 9, 2024

    Crab Orchard Lake Campground

    Probably nice in a big rig, sucks otherwise

    This campground was essentially an RV park. Only big rigs, some sites well spaced physically but no privacy in between so feels like everyone staring at each other. Some of the waterfront sites okay privacy-wise, but not most. Hookups work well, but bathrooms in terrible condition - especially showers.

    The whole place also smells like dead fish. We saw a raccoon go right through our campsite so be careful what you leave out, also tons of geese and saw two baby copperheads.

    The lake is at least really pretty and there’s a small beach area.

  • Steve G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Campground
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Crab Orchard Lake Campground

    Excellent Lakeside Campgrouind

    Getting there: Easy access off Illinois 13 East of Carbondale 

    Check in and staff: Campground is now under the egis of recreation.gov& reservations through them are a must. This is new& when planning the trip the website said“first come first serve” so we arrived on a Friday evening(4pm) with no reservation. The sign said RV sites all taken. The host was wonderful! He has been here 9 years and steered us to a nice site for the one night we will be here. The online experience with recreation.gov was not pleasant, impossible in fact. So I had to call. This took quite awhile. Once I got a real live person it was great, and we got our site with no problems. 

    Amenities: Bathrooms: clean, paper towels& air dryers. 

    Site: A-35. In the middle of the A loop and therefore not on the water. Still, very nice. After all, beggars can’t be choosers! Sites are somewhat spacious, but not terribly private.

  • Trina T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cahokia RV Parque
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Cahokia RV Parque

    Clean bathrooms, but noisy night

    Checking in was easy enough and we got a spot near the bathrooms. We came in late and the check in board was easy.

    Lots of people who smoke. But the bathrooms are smoke free and we're clean.

    Nights are noisy!!! About 3am sounded like a dump truck was driving through camp and lifting several dumpsters and backing up and doing it again. It wasn't really but it was that noisy.

    Lots of longer term tenants. But everyone we bumped into were kind or just kept to themselves.

  • V
    Camper-submitted photo from Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
    Apr. 6, 2024

    Saline Creek RV Park and Campground

    Sweet RV campground! Very clean, quiet, and beautiful.

    We found this Rv campground while cruising through MO on to FL. We enjoyed this place! Beautiful, and quiet. New sites, tables, and a beautiful creek. A couple of pony’s too. We will definitely be stopping in again!

  • Michelle K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
    Apr. 4, 2024

    Sharp Rock Falls Recreation

    Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon

    You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
    Only 16 spots left!

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  • Katrin M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hawn State Park Campground
    Mar. 24, 2024

    Hawn State Park Campground

    Nice campground in the woods.

    We camped at site 39 over the weekend. The park was very clean and family friendly. There are several hiking trails and an overlook. The restrooms and showers are still closed for the season, but there are primitive vault toilets. The sites are very close together, so there is not much privacy. Also, some have electricity and some not. The firewood was wet und would not burn. The landscape around the park was very nice. We camped here to visit the Gateway National Park and Mastodon Natural Site.

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Guide to Chester

If you're looking for RV camping near Chester, Illinois, you'll find a variety of well-reviewed parks that cater to different needs and preferences. From family-friendly spots to serene retreats, there's something for everyone.

Big rigs should check out Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney

  • The Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney offers spacious sites that are big rig friendly, making it a great choice for larger RVs.
  • With features like electric hookups and a sanitary dump, this campground ensures a comfortable stay for all RV travelers.
  • Guests appreciate the clean facilities and friendly staff, enhancing the overall camping experience.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $50

RVers appreciate amenities like fishing and hiking

  • The Little Grassy Lake Campground features a marina with boat rentals and fishing opportunities, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • At Cherokee Landing, visitors can enjoy a swimming area and access to float trips on the Big River, perfect for a relaxing day on the water.
  • The Landing Point RV Park offers a dog park and level concrete sites, catering to families and pet owners alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Chester, IL?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Chester, IL is Cahokia RV Parque with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.

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