Best Camping near Heyworth, IL

Heyworth is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Illinois camping has to offer. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Heyworth, IL (49)

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    1. Moraine View State Recreational Area

    27 Reviews
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    91 Saves
    Le Roy, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $20 / night

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    2. Comlara County Park

    33 Reviews
    94 Photos
    94 Saves
    Hudson, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
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    137 Saves
    Weldon, Illinois

    There are 17 Class AA campsites, 277 Class A campsites, 9 Class B/S campsites and 5 Class C campsites at Clinton Lake, with most adaptable to either tents, trailers or motor homes. The campground is open year-round with the exception of the full week prior to first firearm deer season. No entry is allowed in the Mascoutin area during that time, for a special firearm deer hunt. Showers and potable water are available from mid-April to November (weather depending). Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table. Reservations can be made online at the Reserve America website. Camping loops H, I, J and K are alcohol-free. Camp Quest Group Camp, located off Route 54 at Birkbeck, is an area for adults or youth groups and has room for 75. It provides a secluded wooded setting and has a large shelter with electricity, three RV pads with electrical hookups, toilets, tables, grills and water. No shower facilities are present at the group camp area. Portions of the Class AA, A and B/S and the group camp are handicapped accessible.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Weldon Springs State Park Campground
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    5. Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

    7 Reviews
    42 Photos
    4 Saves
    Normal, Illinois

    Conveniently located along I-55 and U.S. Route 51, our Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867 provides the RV traveler with a safe and well-maintained place to stop as you travel across the country. Our reservation and check in process makes booking a site quick and convenient. Guests can make reservations, pay and check in or out on their own devices or at the designated Kiosk located on site, providing an automated and contactless experience. In addition to full hook-ups at every site, including Wi-Fi and 30-Amp and 50-Amp service, our Love’s RV Stop-Normal IL 867 also offers the following when you book a reservation:

    ADA accessible sites Back-in and pull-through sites Communal firepit Dog Park Laundry facilities Two covered pavilions Pickleball court Playground Private showers Need some firewood to enjoy an evening around the firepit or equipment to get in a round at the pickleball court? You’ll find all the basics and then some at our RV check-in building. We also offer a limited amount of recreational equipment to rent.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $35 - $40 / night

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    6. Kentuckiana Campground

    7 Reviews
    14 Photos
    34 Saves
    Mackinaw, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Friends Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
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    16 Saves
    Cisco, Illinois

    Take a break from it all without breaking your wallet by camping at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Pitch a tent and spend a night under the stars or hook up your camper to one of the electric sites. Friends Creek Campground is a quiet place to relax, explore nature, and spend time with family and friends. Open May 1 – November 1.

    Campground includes electric and non-electric sites, showers, flush toilets, and a dump station.

    Daily fees for electric sites are $17 for Macon County residents and $20 for non-residents. Non-electric sites are $10 for Macon County residents and $12 for non-residents. A large group campsite is also available for $25/night for up to 25 people, and $1/night for each additional person up to 60. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee for all campsites.

    Complete campground information and rules.
    Reserve your campsite by calling 217-423-7708 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee.
    Weekend reservations must be made by that Thursday at 3pm.
    Minimum 2-night stay for holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Forth of July).
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $25 / night

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      8. Deer Creek Campground

      3 Reviews
      11 Saves
      Lincoln, Illinois
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Friends Creek Campground
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      9. Friends Creek Campground

      4 Reviews
      47 Photos
      13 Saves
      Cisco, Illinois
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      10. Kamp Komfort

      4 Reviews
      28 Photos
      11 Saves
      Hudson, Illinois
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $40 - $45 / night

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    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lowe's - Bloominngton
      Nov. 15, 2024

      Lowe's - Bloominngton

      Standard Issue Lowe’s Parking Convenience

      If you’ve been to one Lowe’s, then you’ll appreciate that this particular one isn’t terribly different than many that you’ve experienced before. The lot itself is fairly massive, wide-open and not terribly congested. While not necessarily new, this parking oasis isn’t old, outdated or failing either. The upside is that this lot adjoins a few other nearby retailers, which unlike other parking situations might leave you thinking that this is ‘bumper car heaven’ but actually, given all of the space, it is surprisingly uncongested and therefore, fairly worry-free. What I like most about this specific spot is that it’s close enough to the main Veteran’s Parkway thoroughfare with which to access all of the non-stop amenities you’ll discover, but far enough away where you will truly experience some peace & quiet.

      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: 4 

      Quality: 3 

      Peace & Quiet: 3 

      Amenities: 4 

      Overall, I scored this location a 3. 

      Happy Overnighting!

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
      Nov. 15, 2024

      Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area

      Primitive Camping Bliss Amongst the Levees

      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 fire rings with fold-up BBQ grills along with decent standard-issued picnic tables. You’ll discover that the entire camping area is blessed with really great shade provided by native cottonwood, silver maple and willow trees. The land is relatively flat making for great level locations to pitch your tent or set up your trailer for an overnighter.

      Shortly after meandering down the weaving gravel country lane that will lead you to the tree-lined entrance of the park, where before hitting the bend that will take you north to the actual campground, you’ll see a concrete fort-like structure that serves as a spot to gut & clean your fish, which is definitely a bonus. If you continue west past this structure, you’ll likely pass about 100 trucks with empty trailers, which have already deposited their boat cargo into the nearby confluence of fresh water where the Illinois River converges with Meadow Lake and Babb Slough.

      As for the campground, there’s approximately 20 scattered sites that are easily marked by the single picnic table and fire ring that each site is issued. There’s a rather large covered community pavilion perfect for an afternoon picnic or a family BBQ. The rather large open expanse of Woodford SFWA features scattered restrooms with at least half of those closed due to needing repair. Surrounding the park and further afield, which makes for a decent hiking experience, are 3 miles of hiking trails marked by levees where you’ll see no shortage of waterfowl like wood ducks and Canadian geese.

      Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) While most of Illinois is low-lying, you will want to make particular note of this as you’re encamped next to a river that can (and often does) flood, so be sure you know what the weather conditions have been for the previous few weeks as well as what is likely to happen during your stay, which you can accomplish by calling the park ahead of time at+1.217.782.6302; (2) This location is quite popular with local fishermen and gets absolutely jam-packed, particularly on the weekends, so don’t be surprised by a long parade of F150s hauling their boats on trailers that begin entering the park as early as 5am; (3) You will want to keep in mind that this entire area is prime hunting ground, whether that’s on foot trekking deer or on the water shooting migrating fowl, so if the sound of gunfire bothers you, bring ear plugs, and if you plan on hiking during hunting season, where some BRIGHT orange; (4) If you haven’t camped out here in central Illinois during the summer, you will want to bring good DEET spray to keep the ticks away as well as hard-core smoke or scent-fused candles that are peppermint, eucalyptus or lavender-scented to keep the gnats at bay; and (5) There is VERY little out in these parts that will offer up dining options, but if you don’t mind a short drive, then head back north on Route 26 to Midway Duck Inn for some delicious buttermilk-brined pan fried chicken, corn fritters and full filets of panko-encrusted catfish.

      Happy Camping!

    • Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Comlara County Park
      Nov. 11, 2024

      Comlara County Park

      Convenient campground right off of the highway

      We were looking for a quick place to spend the night, like a Walmart or gas station when we found this gem. It is only a few miles off the highway, making it super convenient for a quick overnight stop. The campground is very big with lots of sites and since we were there at the end of October, there were not many other people around. We got a beautiful spot right on the lake. 

      The campground has nice bathrooms and hookups.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Millpoint Park
      Oct. 22, 2024

      Millpoint Park

      Beautiful and spacious!

      Met up with family to fit in one last night of tent camping for the year. They didn’t really take reservations and the pricing shifted on us (quoted $75 for 6 adults 4 kids over email, then $10 per person when we actually showed up) so that was a bit weird but I’m not too concerned bc it was still a great deal. This is basic campground—flush toilets/showers and 3 cabins available but no other amenities unless you include water/electric hookups. I couldnt tell where the primitive tent sites were bc the map online doesn’t quite line up with what we saw there. You’d come here to relax around the fire, play some outdoor games, maybe do a little walking, and that’s about it. It was just what we were looking for. Some people looked like they were going to try to fish but the water in the fishing area was low which makes me wonder if it gets really buggy in the summer. We were on 2 huge pull-thru sites with just our 2 tents and we were the only tent campers I saw—maybe 1/3 of other sites had RVs. Some seemed to be permanent so not sure if that is common? Views of the river were great, kindling was plentiful, and it was SO QUIET and peaceful at night! I usually don’t sleep the first night of camping because my brain has to tune in to the new noises but we got some good rest even with temps dipping down to 45. Would love to come back in the summer for longer.

    • Laurie L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from D & W Lake RV Park
      Sep. 19, 2024

      D & W Lake RV Park

      Lovely campground

      Lovely little campground with its own little lake. Well maintained. Clean laundry. Friendly and helpful owner. Visible presence throughout campground checking that all is well.

    • Linda N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
      Aug. 10, 2024

      Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

      Memorabe trip

      One of our favorite camping trips so far!

      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.

      Sites were somewhat open but there were tons of trees and grass behind each spot so it didn’t feel so exposed. We loved the option for fishing and swimming in a nearby watering hole.

      We heard the toilets and shower house were brought a portable toilet since we have small kids who might not make it to the outhouse so we never used the campground toilet/facilities.

      Definitely our vibe of being more secluded and on the water.

    • Steve
      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Pines Campground
      Aug. 6, 2024

      Prairie Pines Campground

      Comfortable campground

      People are very nice and the campgrounds are clean. Plenty of site room and clean and updated shower and washing machines. Rates have gone up to $40 per night

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Evening Star Camping Resort
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Evening Star Camping Resort

      Campers Are Like Family

      Love to swim in the pool, play in the bags tournaments, enjoy the fundraiser in July for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, mini golf, basketball and theme weekends. My favorite is the chili cook off and Halloween weekends are a blast!!

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867
      Jul. 25, 2024

      Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

      Super convenient clean and with amenities

      If you’re passing thru and need a place to stay this is it. Very little to no grass and no trees were the biggest downside. But everything else from there was an upside. Pickle ball courts, playground, trash, full hook ups, clean, right next to the freeway and convenience store for quick getting in the road the next day.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Pines Campground
      Jul. 24, 2024

      Prairie Pines Campground

      Nice Campground

      Our Garmin RV GPS’ conflicted with our new Ford RV navigation, wanting to take us a more direct route and Garmin through town to this city park. Either route would have worked but suggest you locate the campground(CG) on the map and verify the route with Google Maps or Waze. Check-in was at the camp host site near where you enter the campground near the shower house building in the center of the CG. After a quick check-in we were escorted to site 13 with FHUs. This site is technically a back-in but our host brought us around by the swing set to make it an easy pull-through. The utilities worked well and we got 3 bars on Verizon. There are a lot of mature trees. They have a nice shower house complete with laundry. This CG was well kept and a great choice for an overnight stay as we headed to our home base near St. Louis, MO.

    • Sara W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Friends Creek Campground
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Friends Creek Campground

      Clean, spacious sites, nice amenities

      Friends Creek is a small campground with nice spacious sites and super clean bathhouses and pit toilets. The fire pits are well kept and the camp host was very kind! He came around with suckers for the kids and just to check in. We hiked a bit on the trails and played in the creek. Highly recommend.

    • L
      Camper-submitted photo from Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
      Jul. 6, 2024

      Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

      Great visit with the family

      We had a fantastic time here. We came during Fourth of July and never felt like it was overly crowded. Sites were spacious but wasn’t much privacy, which didn’t bother us because it allowed for our kids to play with the other kids easily. Our site was adjacent to numerous paths that easily led to the beach, playground, the rocky path for fishing, and a secluded swimming hole. We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our family and our interests. We did not use the toilets or showers, although it looked like they were in working order as others were using then. We had a cloudless night and the stars were spectacular.

    • Melissa C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Millpoint Park
      Jun. 28, 2024

      Millpoint Park

      Peaceful, Clean, Beautiful River Views

      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. Water has a lot of iron so does smell/taste weird.

    • Nick W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kentuckiana Campground
      May. 16, 2024

      Kentuckiana Campground

      Great family atmosphere

      Great place for kids. Decent little parks. Huge slide in the holler. Spots are kind of cramped and close together, one of our favorite places though!

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Comlara County Park
      May. 6, 2024

      Comlara County Park

      Lakefront Camping Bliss Albeit Sans Privacy

      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. One moment you’ll be driving down the well-paved country road with golden tassles of corn popping up on either side of you and the very next, you’ll turn into a wooded sanctuary that is punctuated by the marvelous Evergreen Lake, which was built in 1970 and is some 925 acres in size with an average depth of nearly 20 feet and 50 feet at its deepest.

      It is this fresh body of water that really makes Comlara County Park stand-out from just about anything else in the surrounding area. It has not one but two outstanding boat launches as well as a separate launch for canoes and kayaks. There are simply tons of little nooks and crannies all around the lake to get some decent fishing in – which you will predominantly find largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, saugeye, muskellunge and crappie – as well as a small individual isle called Deer Island, although when we explored the small land mass, no deer were to be found. There’s boat rentals and a bait shop that is available on the weekends only as well as a proper beach head with swimming available 7 days a week during the summertime (Memorial Day – Labor Day).

      As far as the campground(s) are concerned – if you look closely, there's actually not 1, not 2, not even 3, but actually 4 to choose from – but if you add up all of the 144 campsites (apart from the primitive camping options) collectively, they are spaced a little too close to comfort for my taste, which when you add on top of that there isn’t much brush or anything separating you from your neighbors camping alongside of you. This is likely my biggest complaint: privacy. If that doesn’t matter to you and you enjoying being in a large wide open space chock full with other tents, RVs and 5th wheelers, then Comlara County Park is a great choice for you.

      I would first begin by pointing out that the entire Comlara Park is very well organized, kept impeccably clean and very easy to navigate with relatively good roads and decent signage. It feels as though whether you are looking for a trail to hike, a spot to launch your kayak, biking trails to navigate or finding a fishing hole to cast a line, everything seems as though it is in very close reach and just a short walk away. All of the 144 campsites are made available on a first-come, first served basis, with 94 including 30 / 50 amp electric while 23 are non-electric sites, with the 11 remaining devoid of any hook-ups.

      For my tent-pitching primitive bredren, there’s 16 walk-in sites in the main recreation area (I guess that is situated amongst or in-between the other 3 campgrounds that exist here), but there is a completely separate whole other area (oh, and located completely in a different county altogether), which is technically a completely different campground in a completely separate physical location with these 16 primitive campsites.

      With amenities in mind, aside from the greatest asset being Evergreen Lake itself and beyond the associated amenities that have already been highlighted (e.g. boat launch, beach, canoe / boat rental, bait shop) there’s 3 kid’s playground, at least 5 large shelters by my count, at least 3 his / her bathroom and shower facilities as well as scattered in-ground fire rings, water spigots (basically planted every 3rd or 4th site) stand-up BBQ grills as well as the prerequisite picnic tables, all of which were in very condition during our stay. There’s only one dump station, which seemed odd considering that there’s at least 3 campgrounds if not 4 here and 144 sites collecting garbage at a single time. There is firewood, ice and fishing worms available at the visitors center and campground station in the main area.

      Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If like me you are a primitive tent camper and on the look out for some pretty amazing, not-so-EZ places on earth to really feel like you are out enjoying pristine, undisturbed nature, then you’ll want to have a very close look at the primitive camping areas west of Evergreen Lake over near White Oak. There’s 16 or so simply excellent lakefront sites over here along with your own boat dock; (2) Should you be ‘herd camping’ with a much larger group, there’s actually a simply fantastic hidden group camping oasis over here in White Oaks as well that you can get away from it all; (3) In the event that you grow weary of cooking up franks & beans again for dinner, you’ll have a decent drive to either El Paso, where there’s a Monical’s Pizza, Dairy Queen, Casey’s, El Paso Mexican or, upgrade yourself to The Local Tap, which is a craft kitchen and alehouse serving up some excellent fare. Of course, you could head into Bloomington, of which you will find everything, but that’s a bit of a hike unless, like me, you would make that drive to either have some of the best deep dish pizza Chicago has to offer, Giordano’s, or one of the greatest sausage and Italian beef joints in the world, Portillo’s.

      Happy Camping!

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867
      Apr. 11, 2024

      Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

      Need to iron stuff out

      Saw that you could make your reservation when you got there. Turns out there’s a tablet at the front gate that will let you get through the first 10 minutes of standing in the weather to make one, then when you get to the payment screen they have security turned on so it blocks the page and you cannot make the reservation. Then, you have to go onto your phone, to a site nowhere mentioned by loves until you get to the site, and are blocking traffic while trying to figure all this out because yes, there is a coded gate to get in and out. So you block traffic because now there’s RV’s and Semis backed up behind you while trying to figure this all out. So you finally get the reservation made, ($64.99 btw, not even close to the $34-$39 estimate). Then you go to check in on the same tablet from before, put in your confirmation code, and the screen pops up for 0.25 seconds before popping up and saying that this page has been blocked by an administrator. At this point I’m just pissed that I’m blocking traffic, loves tablet isn’t working, I can’t get through the gate, and when I called the number posted on the booth, it goes through their entire automated system before going to a guy that says I can walk over to him in loves if I need help. Finally and email check in confirmation popped up with the gate code. You get backed in on a nice concrete slab with nice grass. You connect to the WIFI you paid for to find out it’s got like a rolling drop, where every 5-7 seconds it disconnects you for 5-7 seconds. Power/water/sewer hookups were all very nice. Good water pressure. My last complaint has to do with the “maintenance” guy. My girlfriend was walking one of our pups as I was packing up. As our pup was pooping, my girlfriend started unwinding a poop bag out of our bag holder, the maintenance guy drives up and rolls his window down, and tells her to come over to his truck. So she walks up to his window and he sees she already has a baggy, so says, “oh, I was going to ask if you needed a baggy. But I see you’ve got it. Then points over to a camp site that is not ours and asks or the two pre-bagged poops sitting on the slab are ours. She says “no, we have green bags”. It was at that point that he tells her to go pick them up anyways. Being non-confrontational, she does, and then he gets super sarcastic asking her where it is she’s going to put all of them once she picks up our dogs poop as well to which she replies, “um, the garbage?” Before he drives away.

      If I pass through here again, I will just stay in a truckers spot and pull my generator out so we have HVAC. For double the price of most campsites, I DO NOT recommend.

      For those of you that want to give it a go anyways, the site to make the reservation on is camplife.com.

    • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867
      Mar. 7, 2024

      Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867

      Great Overnighter

      Super convenient, great facility. Sites are concrete and level. If you’re getting off the highway for an overnight stay these Loves are perfect. This one is well located for our travels and we’ll be back. Did this stay completely online.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Illinois State Fair Campground
      Oct. 17, 2023

      Illinois State Fair Campground

      Large campground, good location, good value

      On the state fairgrounds just off gate 10 or 11. Very large number of spaces…older bathrooms/ showers but very clean. All spaces seem to have electricity and water.

    • Kathie M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Comlara County Park
      Oct. 16, 2023

      Comlara County Park

      Site 18

      Beautiful lake view site. Steep drop to water so not good for those w/little kids. Great trees for hammock-overlooking lake! Pad level. Water very close. Outhouse close walk. Kayak launch close walk. Boat dock close. Shower house short walk

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hill Campground
      Oct. 16, 2023

      Hickory Hill Campground

      Off-The-Grid Midwest Camping Outpost

      Nestled in the verdant rolling hills of central Illinois, you’ll discover Hickory Hills Campground located just a short drive west of I39 and completely off the grid, due to the slight incline of this heavily forested campground outpost. This place is a massive RV enclave with various different neighborhoods and haunts to choose from – and while there are a very fair number of folks who make Hickory Hills their year-round outdoor destination, there’s a decent amount of temporary spots to select from. But if you’re a tent camper, you will be hard-pressed at this location to find a suitable spot to set up for the night as Hickory Hills is definitely designed for the RV and 5th Wheeler crowd in mind. 

      The amount of amenities at Hickory Hills is a pretty long list that includes an in-ground pool opened between Memorial Day and Labor Day (any other time here in Illinois, you would be ice fishing!), basketball court, mini golf, shuffleboard, pool table, ping pong and various soda and snack vending machines and games in the recreation center, catch & release lake for fishing and a fully-stocked general store, which also serves as the main office where you will check-in upon arrival, offering up firewood, snacks, water, ice and other sundries. There’s also a coin laundry and bottle propane station in addition to the standard RV hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage). 

      What I love most about Hickory Hills Campground is the very strong Midwestern hospitality and warm welcome you’ll receive from just about everyone you encounter here – from the very great folks that run the place to the guests and residents that roll out the red carpet and ensure that everyone feels connected to the very tight-knit community that has formed here. 

      Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) This campground is pretty isolated, clear out in the boondocks just northwest of the major college town of Bloomington (Illinois State University), where you can easily access everything, but if you do make your way out here to Hickory Hills, you better bring everything you need because while it’s a short drive into the nearest town here, which is El Paso, to be honest, there's not a lot there either, so likely you'll have to go further afield to get just about anything else; (2) When you grow weary of staring down the insides of your onboard mini-fridge and want to try some of the local cuisine, I would HIGHLY recommend The Local Tap Craft Kitchen & Ale House, which has glorified bar food (wings, pizza, burgers), slightly above average wine list (hey, while the Sauvignon Blanc is just Cupcake, it’s pretty amazing that they have Sauv Blanc at all!) and a pretty amazing selection of local craft brews from 5 distinct nearby breweries; (3) If you are on the hunt for some real outdoor tent camping, great hiking or care to dip your kayak into some really nice fresh water, then head on over to nearby Comlara Park, featuring Evergreen Lake, which has some really nice areas to explore, in particular Deer Island, which you can anchor on or near and explore this little picturesque outcrop; and (4) Should you need anything, I would encourage you to explore nearby El Paso, which has some nice surprises awaiting you, such as Ruth’s Garden Tea Room or coffee at Java Café, CVS Pharmacy for all your sundries, El Paso Mexican (for just OK Mexican) and Woody’s Family Restaurant for some good ‘ol down home Midwestern comfort food and some decent (not amazing) pizza at Monical’s. 

      Happy Camping!

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamp Komfort
      Oct. 12, 2023

      Kamp Komfort

      Roadside RV Hideaway

      Maybe it was the hand-written note taped to the office door that explained how the front office manager / owner was laid up with a bad back, so checking in was on the ‘honor system’ or the fact that we were just looking for a nice, flat and quiet place to lay up for the night that wouldn’t take us too far off course, but for whatever the reason, while we weren’t looking to hole up at Kamp Komfort RV Park & Campground, we ended up there and it was a sublime experience. 

      To be blunt, Kamp Komfort is literally RIGHT NEXT to the major highway 74 running through these parts connecting Peoria to Bloomington (just 8 miles away) in central Illinois and while I know these parts incredibly well, discovering this campground along with the nearby town of Carlock, was completely a pleasant surprise. So if there is no avoiding the non-stop swooshing of traffic from the nearby interstate (and there isn’t, unless you count high-grade ear plugs into the mix), then just accept that you are in a sweet spot that offers up a very well-manicured green pasture where the numerous (by my count, nearly 50) diagonal gravel-laden RV parking spots that come with all of the expected RV hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage), in addition to the other amenities that exist here, including an in-ground pool (open between Memorial and Labor Day). What you will enjoy most, apart from the ‘down-to-earth’ feeling to this place, is the very well-meaning and down-right hospitable folks you will encounter, from the people that run the place to the neighbors you will meet, there is an unmistakably strong Midwestern sense of hospitality that can be found here. 

      Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) There’s not much in these parts, although at only 8 miles away, if you wanted anything and don’t mind going for a short drive to nearby Bloomington, then that shouldn’t be a problem, but if you are looking for something close and nearby, and are eyeing the township of Carlock, then you’ll only find a BP gas station, the Carlock Family Restaurant that features some good ‘ol country cookin’ and that’s about it – this really is a single stop sign (no stop sign) town to revel in!; (3) If you are on the hunt for some real outdoor tent camping or really great hiking or care to dip your kayak into some really nice fresh water, then head on over to nearby Comlara Park, featuring Evergreen Lake, which has some really nice areas to explore, in particular Deer Island, which you can anchor on or near and explore this little picturesque outcrop; and (4) Should you want to ponder a great evening out and are ‘jones’ing for some really amazing restaurants to imbibe the best of what Illinois has to offer, then you’ll have to head back to Normal–Bloomington for one of the following: Portillo’s, for an outstanding Italian beef & sausage sandwich (don’t ask, just order!), Giordano’s, for some of the best deep-dish Chicago pizza you will ever encounter ... or, and here it is ... the most iconic and local Italian (by Midwestern standards. mind you) joint you will encounter in these parts, called Avantis, which features, of course, pasta, but the handmade subs are what make this place legend. 

      Happy Camping!

    • Kathie M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Comlara County Park
      Oct. 12, 2023

      Comlara County Park

      Site 107 non-electric

      Very large non electric site near water. Quieter area of campground. Site level. Water close by. Pit toilets close.

    • Kathie M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Comlara County Park
      Sep. 30, 2023

      Comlara County Park

      Site 31

      Site 31 is for those who want more privacy. It has woods on 2 sides with a trail thru woods to outhouse. Nice shade, site is level and on cul-de-sac so way less traffic. Water spigot very close. Very short walk to lake/dock and shower house. Park kept clean and very friendly staff.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Illinois State Fair Campground
      Sep. 28, 2023

      Illinois State Fair Campground

      Clean, beautiful urban camp

      We always leave late on the first day of a trip and get stressed. This was an easy 3/4 day trip from our house and a great place to relax. Great thick grass carpet spots if you want.Great level paved pads if you want.Friendly checking , friendly security driving around all night. Lots of showers, mine was good and hot. Some traffic noise All kinds of open spots if it isn’t fair week. Don’t just show up fair week.



    Guide to Heyworth

    Camping near Heyworth, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

    What to do:

    • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Comlara County Park. One reviewer mentioned, "There are simply tons of little nooks and crannies all around the lake to get some decent fishing in." You can expect to catch bass, walleye, and more.
    • Hiking: Trails are available at Moraine View State Recreational Area. A visitor noted, "Nature trails are nicely groomed and mowed," making it a great spot for a leisurely hike.
    • Swimming: At Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, families can enjoy swimming. One camper shared, "We loved the option for fishing and swimming in a nearby watering hole."

    What campers like:

    • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Double J Campground and RV Park stated, "Bathrooms were heated and sparkling clean."
    • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A visitor at Coon Creek mentioned, "The sites at the campground are kind of hit or miss as lots are very slopy, but we had a full hookup site that was pull through."
    • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One review for Millpoint Park said, "Owner was friendly and campsite was clean and spacious."

    What you should know:

    • Privacy concerns: Some campgrounds can feel crowded. A reviewer at Comlara County Park noted, "They are spaced a little too close for comfort for my taste."
    • Water quality: Be cautious about drinking water at certain sites. A visitor at Moraine View State Recreational Area mentioned, "The water is TERRIBLE and looks like coffee or tea."
    • Wildlife encounters: Raccoons can be a nuisance at some campgrounds. One camper at Weldon Springs State Park reported, "She had to leave in the middle of the night because the raccoons were so bad."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A review for Clinton Lake State Recreation Area highlighted, "Our site was adjacent to numerous paths that easily led to the beach, playground, and a secluded swimming hole."
    • Pack extra supplies: Bring your own water and snacks. A camper at Coon Creek advised, "I brought my own hand soap when I used the facilities."
    • Plan for activities: Make sure to have games or activities ready. One family at Double J Campground and RV Park mentioned, "Bring your own corn hole bags and badminton."

    Tips from RVers:

    Camping near Heyworth, Illinois, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular campground near Heyworth, IL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Heyworth, IL is Moraine View State Recreational Area with a 3.9-star rating from 27 reviews.

    • What parks are near Heyworth, IL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Heyworth, IL that allow camping, notably Lake Shelbyville and Cecil M. Harden Lake.