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$18 - $100 / night
"Perched on Upper Peoria Lake where the Illinois River conjoins, this family-friendly and pet-inviting lush camping outpost is completely surrounded by Spring Bay Fen Nature Reserve, absolutely guaranteeing"
"If you’re looking to stay close to Peoria and enjoy beautiful sunsets and the water this place has it. Big trees, deep shade and it’s right on the Peoria Lake on the Illinois River."
"The abundant forest, trails and the creek going through the park make this an ideal place to visit during spring and fall. Summer is ok too but may get a bit hot in Central Illinois for my taste."
"Located outside of Peoria, Jubilee is far enough away from town that you get clear, start night skies.
The campsite has three main loops with RV pads and electric goo ups."
"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"
"It was also a short walk to the Illinois River!!!"
$8 - $12 / night
"They also warned us of an upcoming storm - this location can flood when the river rises. They also said to let them know if others were too loud."
"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."
"This is a beautiful, off-the-beaten path ‘no frills’ campground that comes very close to being called primitive, yet offers water pit privies and a designated sanitary dump station in addition to in-ground"
$25 - $35 / night
"Quiet campground not far off the highway! Didn’t expect this kind of camping in Illinois! Nicely wooded and picturesque area, similar to northern Wisconsin!"
"Beautiful Starved Rock is Illinois's favorite state park. Hiking through forests along the Illinois River to canyons and waterfalls with eagles soaring overhead."
"This campground is located just north of Kewanee, Illinois. It has a lake with seasonal canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals and a cafe."
"Had the tent section nearest the to the lake to ourselves (site 100). This was great since we had a reactive dog, so it being not crowded was perfect!"
ScoutGreat campground. Has full hook ups, and pull through sites. Hosts are very responsive to texts if you need anything. They warned me ahead of time that GPS would navigate me under a 10 ft bridge and gave me directions around it!! They have a dog park, bathroom, propane, and trash. Very nice place
ScoutGreat place with beautiful nature and plenty of space per campsite
LegendThis is one of the larger Walmart stores that I have across in my travels and is conveniently located right off of I74 just due south of Peoria and across the Illinois River. You will immediately discover that this Walmart is easily accessible from just about any entrance point that completely surrounds this blue big box retailer. And even though this retail outlet is massive, as is its accompanying oversized parking pad, the place was very frenetic, and jam-packed with lots of traffic zipping around in multiple directions.
But hey, if lots of ping-pong match-style traffic doesn’t dissuade you from parking here, then you’ll be treated to a decent ton of amenities as you are situated within a massive retail complex that is surrounded by other big box retailers like Lowe’s and Bass Pro Shop, a number of gas stations as well as a decent assortment of smart restaurants, like Texas Roadhouse, Childer’s Eatery and Godfather’s Pizza. Of course, there’s no shortage of drive-by fast food joints nearby like McDonald’s, IHOP, Bob Evans, Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell, but take it from me, you’d be better off crossing the Illinois River into Peoria to check out some better haunts like Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery or Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer.
Should you decide to park at this oversized discount retailer parking haven, I would suggest parking either on the southern or northern perimeters as while they are next to their own respective inner 2-lane roads, the traffic is slow-moving and isn’t stopped for any lights around those areas, making for less noise pollution. You’ll find that the lot is very flat and level, well-paved albeit dated as well as offering really great lighting at night along with very good rotating security that remain constantly vigilant in this overgrown shopping mecca.
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: 3
Safety & Security: 2
Quality: 3
Peace & Quiet: 2
Amenities: 3
Overall, I scored this location a 3
Happy Overnighting!
GuideIt is a nice campground (sites are great and it was a reasonable price for out-of-state), but the facilities are in need of updating. There is only one shower for about 60 sites. Campground bathrooms are portable toilets. Campground is about 1 mile away from visitor center and park/trails.
ScoutThe campground was easy to book, easy to park, spots are pretty big and very clean. It was perfect for our short stay.
GuideThe Road there is paved, not really big but not gravel. The place is pretty small, no water, or dump station. We used the Loves T/S at Atkinson. The place needed mowed badly. We stayed during the week (it’s free then to IL residents over 65, otherwise it’s $8). It was super quiet, a few farmers and some people stop in to go fishing. We had our camper and barriers are in place to keep vehicles out of the tent camping area so had to camp in the parking lot
GuideAbsolutely great place to come safe for a weekend. It was very quiet here. The red-winged blackbirds are very active in the cattails. Fishing is amazing.
ScoutIt’s a boat launch with a small parking area and a decent little law. Where we pulled our car in and flipped out our tent. Web said 8 dolla a night but no host on site.
ScoutWill steal your money faster than you can blink an eye. Was a member there for 5 years why I dont know. If you were not a part of the rich peoples club there you were treated like dog shit. I had a permanent spot out there possibly the nicest spot in the camp ground. was told i needed to make sure my dues were paid by May 1st I paid them by april 1st but yet was still removed from my spot saying I was late on my dues. Yeah go figure. can only guess what thats about. Then last year the club president was allowing under aged children to drink alcoholic beverages then after than he continued to get belligerent with those same kids he let drink and threatened to kill them, all while there were multiple board member out on the trail ride and witnessed that man threaten that kid did anyone do anything about it... NOPE. If everyone was smart they would stay the HELL away from that campground. All you will get there is a bunch of needless drama
Camping near Edelstein, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Edelstein, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakes to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Edelstein, IL is Millpoint Park with a 4.1-star rating from 16 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Edelstein, IL that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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