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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gifford, IL

163 Reviews

RV parks near Gifford, Illinois provide several options for motorhome travelers within a 30-mile radius. Prairie Pines Campground in Rantoul offers full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service in a grassy setting with mature trees. D & W Lake RV Park in Champaign features pull-through sites, a fishing lake, and big-rig accessibility. Gibson City South Park Municipal Campground provides electric, water, and sewer hookups and operates year-round with no reservation requirement. Tin Cup RV Park in Mahomet includes electric hookups and allows pets, though its sites are more basic. "Very nice looking campground. When we drove in, 1st impression, it gave off a 'Welcome' feel. Sites level, plenty of space between campers, shade trees, loved the dog run too."

Interstate access makes these RV parks convenient stopovers when traveling through central Illinois. The area experiences cold winters, but several parks including Prairie Pines and Gibson City South remain open year-round. Cellular coverage is generally reliable throughout the region. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, though availability varies by location. While Prairie Pines and D & W Lake offer shower facilities, Gibson City South provides only toilets without showers. According to one visitor, the D & W Lake RV Park is "super easy on and off the highway. With that you do get some noise but not too bad." Advance reservations are recommended during summer weekends and University of Illinois event weekends when area parks fill quickly.

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Best RV Sites Near Gifford, Illinois (31)

    1. D & W Lake RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Champaign, IL
    15 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."

    2. Tin Cup RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Mahomet, IL
    20 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."

    3. Gibson City South Park Municipal Campground

    4 Reviews
    Fisher, IL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 784-5872

    $10 / night

    "This is a great city run campground attached to a block sized city park. 30 amp and water at each site. The park has restrooms, with showers. You only need to grab a key from the police department."

    "10$ a night next to a park on a slightly busy street. I pitched my tent amongst the many rv trailers and had a rest on my motorcycle trip south."

    4. Prairie Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gifford, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 893-0438

    "It's on the outskirts of town on the old Chanute AFB. They have lovely tree coverage, it's close to lots of amenities like grocery shopping, sports complex, urgent care, quick interstate access."

    "Either route would have worked but suggest you locate the campground(CG) on the map and verify the route with Google Maps or Waze."

    5. Kickapoo State Recreation Area

    29 Reviews
    Oakwood, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 442-4915

    $10 - $20 / night

    "Large level sites. They offer great activities such as movies, float trips, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats. Snack shop on site."

    "I live about 30 minutes from Kickapoo SP and anytime I feel I need to camp I head over. Great little campground in Central Illinois."

    6. La Caille RV Park

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    White Heath, IL
    31 miles

    7. Moraine View State Recreational Area

    27 Reviews
    Le Roy, IL
    38 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."

    8. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Weldon, IL
    43 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."

    9. Friends Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Cisco, IL
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 795-8361

    $10 - $25 / night

    "While we only stayed one night, it was long enough to know that should we travel nearby again-this will be our stopping point."

    "Level sites, clean restrooms and showers and friendly staff no sewer or water hookup but a convenient dump station"

    10. Harry L Swartz Campground

    9 Reviews
    Penfield, IL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 595-5692

    "This quiet oasis was wonderful for our weekend away. Enjoyed the private sites and dark skies. Completed a few trails too."

    "There is a swimming beach and playground that were also closed for COVID. Each site has a raised fire pit, picnic table and lantern hanger."

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  • Travis P.
    Aug. 5, 2022

    Earl Park

    City park

    This is a small town park. Sites all grass. Most are only 20 amp a few have 30 amp. No fire rings. Playground is huge. Sites have water, dump station on way out. $25 for campers $15 for tents. Honor system pay at Festival Office in center of park. Sites are first come first served. 30 amp sites in center fill up fast. 31ft toy hauler. AC ran fine off 20amp.

  • 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.

  • 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
    Jan. 30, 2025

    Friends Creek Campground

    Nice rural camping

    General: 40-site campground with three non-electric and the rest are either 30 or 50-amp electric. Several water spigots are sprinkled throughout the campground. 

    Site quality: All sites are gravel and level. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are spaced a decent amount of distance apart and with the many trees, it did not feel crowded, despite being almost full when we were there. 

    Bath/Shower: Very clean with soap, paper towels, and a shelf for toiletries. Did not use the shower but it looked clean as well. 

    Activities/Amenities: There are two well-marked and well-maintained trails plus a playground and basketball hoop. There is also a historic schoolhouse, and guided tours are available by calling. Before leaving the next morning, I enjoyed a walk on the two trails. There is a dump station and potable water.

    The campground was almost completely full on a Friday at the end of October yet very quiet.

  • Stephen C.
    Jul. 15, 2022

    D & W Lake RV Park

    HIDDEN GEM. Amazing family owned camp.

    Amazing family owned camp. 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. Very peaceful and quiet at night. I 100% recommend.

  • R
    Jun. 6, 2020

    Walnut Point State Park Campground

    Great family spot- relaxing

    Stayed for 3 nights and loved it. Gave 4 stars instead of 5 because it was electric only. There are 4 total camp areas in the campground portion of the park. Grey Squirrel and Fox Squirrel are the RV sites and Grey and Fox Tent are the tent areas. Tents are allowed in the RV area as well. Each site has a gravel pad, grill/fire pit and picnic table, as well as electric hook up. There is one dump station near the campground entrance, and water fill there or in a few locations in the campground. There is not water and sewer hookup at each pad. Some spots have decks, but not all, and the handicap accessible spots are paved with concrete. All spots in Fox Squirrel are landlocked. In Grey Squirrel, odd numbered sites 15-25 back up to the lake. All the Grey Squirrel sites have trail access to several docks and a couple of boat launches. There are a few out house/bathrooms for each area. There is at least one communal shower house. There are playgrounds throughout the park and a concession building near the campground entrance. You have to get firewood at the concession building to burn in the park. You can also rent kayaks, purchase bait, get info, and buy snacks. The concessions has recently changed hands and is now run by the same company who handles Moraine View. Overall it’s a great little park. Nice hiking, lots of quiet fishing options. No swimming or motor boats. We will go back for sure!

  • Napunani
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Prairie Pines Campground

    One Muddy Night Stay

    PROS 

    Able to reserve via Reserve America 135 days prior to arriving 

    Park staff very friendly and helpful 

    Entry code for toilet/shower house 

    Gravel site surrounded by grass 

    Aluminum picnic table on concret slab 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Follow directions to park from their website as GPS misdirected 

    Coin-operated laundromat in toilet/shower building 

    This is the mobile home park of the decommissioned Chanute Air Force Base repurposed as a campground and operated by the City of Rantoul, so where a mobile home was, it is now a campsite. Streets, sidewalks, curbs and street parking areas still exists. Because of that, all sites are pull-thrus from the perimeter road. 

    CONS 

    No senior discount

    $3.50 reservation fee for self made online reservation 

    Rain saturated ground prohibited site pull in. Had to back up over a steep street curb into a non angled site. 

    Unable to get into originally selected campsite due to insufficient room to back into site, so moved to Site #13. 

    Street lights throughout campground WiFi available but wasn’t given log on password upon check in and office had closed for the day once we realized we didn’t get the log on password

  • Brandi M.
    Aug. 26, 2022

    Prairie Pines Campground

    Pleasantly surprised

    I was pleasantly surprised that this in town park didn't feel in town.

    It's on the outskirts of town on the old Chanute AFB. They have lovely tree coverage, it's close to lots of amenities like grocery shopping, sports complex, urgent care, quick interstate access.

    If you want to park and go adventure the area, ride the bike path, check out some of the surrounding towns or local shopping it's all right there but doesn't feel right there. Or you can set up and just relax for a long weekend.

    Free delivery with purchase of firewood, and if you're not in the mood to cook dominoes delivers too!

    Camping, glamping, rv life, you name it, your rig will be happy in this pull through park.

  • Jamie G.
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Weldon Springs State Park Campground

    Nice place!

    Quiet, well-spaced campground with nice concrete fire rings & picnic tables. There are only a few pull-through sites and there are several spots with size limitations for campers. The park has beautiful natural meadows, an old schoolhouse to explore, and a large pond with trails all the way around it. A WWII memorial is found along the pond and there are also boat rentals and plenty of good fishing spots. The park also has decent shower houses and more than one playground for the kids. Along the marina that have snacks/concessions as well.

Guide to Gifford

RV camping near Gifford, Illinois, offers a variety of well-reviewed parks that cater to different needs and preferences, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

  • At D & W Lake RV Park, guests can enjoy a peaceful stay with full hookups and a serene lake setting.
  • Tin Cup RV Park provides spacious sites and is conveniently located near local amenities, making it a great stopover.
  • Tom & Carol's RV Park offers a friendly atmosphere with essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

RVers enjoy these nearby activities

  • Guests at D & W Lake RV Park can take advantage of fishing and walking trails around the lake for a relaxing outdoor experience.
  • Tin Cup RV Park is close to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, perfect for hiking and exploring the local scenery.
  • Forest Glen County Preserve features a 12-mile loop for backpackers, offering a unique adventure for those looking to explore the area on foot.

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