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Crazy Horse Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations in rural central Illinois with thoughtfully designed canvas structures featuring comfortable beds and electricity. The property includes glamping safari tents and luxury yurts situated among mature trees, each site offering picnic tables, fire rings, and well-maintained grounds. "The owners are fantastic, friendly and caring. They keep the grounds in great shape and always have fun activities to participate in," noted one guest. Springfield KOA complements the area's glamping options with premium accommodations including climate-controlled glamping cabins with resort-style amenities. Both locations feature showers, clean bathroom facilities, and convenient access to drinking water while maintaining a natural setting that allows guests to disconnect while enjoying modern comforts.
Recreational activities abound at these glamping resorts with on-site fishing ponds for catch-and-release angling and volleyball areas for family entertainment. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes enhances the glamping experience with safari tent accommodations and unique attractions including water activities and organized family events during the April through November season. A recent visitor mentioned, "Facilities very clean and family oriented. Very fun for kids." Sangchris Lake State Park Campground offers additional glamping options with hiking trails and boating possibilities. These destinations provide convenient access to Springfield's historic sites, particularly Lincoln-related attractions just 20-25 minutes away, while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in wooded surroundings where guests can experience outdoor living with the comforts of resort-style accommodations.
"Fire pit. AT&T wireless service. Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield."
"It is family and pet friendly. The owners are fantastic, friendly and caring. They keep the grounds in great shape and always have fun activities to participate in."
"As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit."
"These walk in sites check all the boxes. At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from. "
"Most sites have lake views and have electric hookup but no water hookup. However communal bathrooms and showers are clean. Sites are fairly close together tough."
"No trains, no interstate noise. It was great after a long day traveling. Bathrooms/showers are very clean& decorated nicely. Staff was courteous. Our site was fine."
"I purchased wood, there is a shower and laundry. The tent site is down a little gravel path, and near the woods."
"The activities are not all day, so plan on some campside entertainment before 10am and after 6pm. Lake blow ups are included in price, but you must have a life vest. Bring your own to save money."
"There are some hiking trails and pavilions and a softball field. There’s a stage they sometimes have plays and bands."
"Friendly staff, clean restroom & showers. Will definitely stay here again."
"We were looking for somewhere last minute on the 4th of July and we were welcomed here. All RV/ camper sites are close to the bath and shower houses."
"Lots of fun trails with great views! Most trails are accessible from the parking area. Good for pictures at sunrise and sunset!"
from $20 - $50 / night
"Family friendly atmosphere, big inground pool, 18 hole putt putt, lots of outdoor games, planned activities on the weekends, shaded sites, and air conditioned cabins!"
"This beautiful campground has many things to offer and is only a few minutes from the local drive in movie theater in Litchfield Illinois."
from $25 - $40 / night
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TravelerFamily friendly atmosphere, big inground pool, 18 hole putt putt, lots of outdoor games, planned activities on the weekends, shaded sites, and air conditioned cabins! This place is a campers dream with great staff always happy to see you.
GuideThese walk in sites check all the boxes. At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from. About half the sites were filled by the second day we were there. We settled on 62, which is spacious and provides access to the path from the front and behind where you can walk into site 64 as well. A parking area with a single spot for each camp site is well marked and by two vault toilets. Park staff and host were great. A decent fishing spot is just in front of site 64. $8 for IL residents is hard to beat, if you don't need an RV spot with electric. A water source is also by the parking spots. The weekend we were there the weather had cooled some and a great breeze was coming off the lake. Springfield being so close is a bonus.
The only negative is like any spot and how previous people leave the camp looking before you are there. Some garbage in the fire pit and random spots are par for the course in any state park. Pick up the trash and dump it in the dumpster by the parking lot. Leave the site better than you found it is our motto.
TravelerReally love this Campground! The owners are a young family, with a bunch of kids! They live across the road to handle any issues. The lodge/office is open til 8. Level packed gravel sites. We have a 40’ class A. Plenty of pull thru sites. Back in sites are great too. Lots of trees. Good shade. Well kept grounds. 2 catch and release ponds. Playground. Fire pit. AT&T wireless service. Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield. We were there last weekend and will be there again at the end of the month. Happy Camping!
TravelerBig things happening at Country Bend Campgrounds in Montrgromy Co, IL. This beautiful campground has many things to offer and is only a few minutes from the local drive in movie theater in Litchfield Illinois. It has a pool, swing sets, playground, cabins, ponds with stocked fish, beautiful walking trails, camping, welcome center, baseball field, volleyball, games, horseshoes, paddle boats, miniature golf, and so much more. This family run business is under new management and is welcoming new seasonal campers and day campers with competitive pricing. This beautiful campground is nestled in a scenic area in the country and is pet friendly. It has clean shower houses with warm water. We just purchased our seasonal campsite earlier in the season. Come check out this amazing campground and all it has to offer! Our rough collies will be joining us at this dog friendly campground! There is always something to do here and the owners strive to make it a family place by providing many activities on the weekends. The owners have done an amazing job on this campground and have made it one of the best campgrounds around to create that lasting experience with our children before they grow up!!!
TravelerThis campground is very clean and super easy to fit any rig. Most sites have lake views and have electric hookup but no water hookup. However communal bathrooms and showers are clean. Sites are fairly close together tough. You can purchase firewood and ice at campground.
TravelerI've stayed here a couple times now. Each time there has only been one other person. It's quiet and peaceful, however there's not much to do. As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit.
TravelerWe were looking for somewhere last minute on the 4th of July and we were welcomed here. All RV/ camper sites are close to the bath and shower houses. We had electricity and water hookups and a picnic table available. This site is close to a large industrial strip for shopping and restaurants if you don’t want to cook! Also close to the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
LegendThis KOA is in a rural area. The signage to get there was very good, plus we had our GPS to help out. This area is QUIET! No trains, no interstate noise. It was great after a long day traveling. Bathrooms/showers are very clean& decorated nicely. Staff was courteous. Our site was fine. This KOA has many family activities, including a pool, mini golf, jumping pillow& a huge field for the kids to play. Cell service was fine.
Only bad thing- While checking in, the lady told me we couldn't use our sewer. She said the whole row was backing up. Since the dump station was also in this line, we couldn't dump. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I talked my husband out of dumping when we left the state park we were at because we were going to a KOA with a full hookup site! We camped at Springfield KOA Journey in a Travel Trailer.
LegendThis is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup. I stayed here right after the fourth of July and because of the heat over this holiday weekend and a completely full campground, the electricity couldn’t meet the demand and a transformer blew. By the time I arrived the transformer was repaired, however the pedestals in the section I was supposed to stay in had a problem. I was supposed to stay in site 27, but after 3 attempts to get power at 3 different sites, number 24 was the winner and this was a great site! The campground hosts were fantastic in resolving the situation as well.
Site 24 is huge and level with a picnic table and fire ring. Electric but no water at site. The site is totally private on one side because of a lake inlet and there’s a large back area right on the lake. The gravel pad is located right near a large, old bald cypress.
This park has multiple public use areas, 2 campgrounds, boat launches, fishing piers and a beach. I didn’t use the public restrooms because they were closed due to Covid-19. I was able to get internet with Verizon.
This state park felt like it was dropped into the middle of cornfields and made for a fun drive. The sunset views and stars were awesome!
Glamping near Jacksonville, Illinois provides a rustic yet comfortable escape in central Illinois farmland at elevations around 610 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers where temperatures can reach 90°F and cold winters that often drop below freezing. Summer camping typically requires adequate shade and cooling options while spring brings occasional storms that can create muddy conditions at some sites.
Fishing at Sangchris Lake: Multiple fishing docks at Sangchris Lake State Park Campground provide excellent catch opportunities from lakeside campsites. "All sites at Hickory Point very close to lake. Several fishing docks in campground," notes Greg S.
Water recreation: Take advantage of the 18-mile shoreline at Sangchris Lake where boats are welcome and kayaking is popular. "Enjoyed the campground. Fish were bitting early and often. Nice walk around paved campground road," reports Jason W.
Hiking trails: Riverside Park offers accessible trails with elevation changes for moderate hiking. "Lots of fun trails with great views! Most trails are accessible from the parking area. Good for pictures at sunrise and sunset!" according to Layton F.
Volleyball and beach activities: Several campgrounds maintain sand volleyball courts ideal for family games. "Catch and release fishing, small beach area with volleyball. Sites are small but clean," reports Sarah S. about Crazy Horse Campground.
Quiet lakeside camping: Waverly Lake City Park provides peaceful tent sites with minimal crowds. "I've stayed here a couple times now. Each time there has only been one other person. It's quiet and peaceful," explains John H.
Recreational amenities: Families appreciate the entertainment options at Country Bend Campground. "Huge campground with a lot of different areas. Be prepared for a lot of walking unless you rent or bring your own golf cart. We really loved the bridges with trails to ponds, and the jumping pillow," shares Kaitlin D.
Shaded campsites: Many glamping options near Jacksonville feature mature tree cover. "Level packed gravel sites. We have a 40' class A. Plenty of pull thru sites. Back in sites are great too. Lots of trees. Good shade. Well kept grounds," reports Leanne B. about Crazy Horse Campground.
Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance standards across area campgrounds. "Clean bathhouse. Campground hosts very helpful. Electric only but water available and nice dump station," shares Greg S. about Sangchris Lake.
Seasonal availability: Most glamping facilities near Jacksonville operate April through October/November with limited winter options. Sangchris Lake State Park operates from "Apr 1 - Jan 16" while Springfield KOA runs "Apr 1 to Nov 1."
Cell service limitations: Reception varies significantly by location and carrier. "No Verizon wireless service here or anywhere for about a 45 mile radius," warns Sarah S. about Crazy Horse Campground, while others report "Decent AT&T wireless service."
Weather considerations: Spring rainfall affects site conditions significantly. "The sites are sunk down, poorly rocked and extremely narrow. Be prepared for mud and standing water. 4wd a must," cautions Andrea S. about Country Bend during wet periods.
Reservation needs: Premium glamping sites fill quickly, especially at Jellystone Park. "We camp out there every other weekend and took our friends out camping with us this weekend," shares Scott A. about Crazy Horse Campground, suggesting regular availability with planning.
Activity scheduling: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park offers structured entertainment for children. "Facilities very clean and family oriented. Very fun for kids," notes Nick W., though another visitor advises "The activities are not all day, so plan on some campside entertainment before 10am and after 6pm."
Swimming options: Pools and water features provide summer cooling opportunities. "Swimming pool in addition to the lake. While we were there, we heard the owner had gotten after a bunch of kids so I guess it's not the type of place you can let some of the older kids run around unattended," shares Leah H.
Budget planning: Factor in additional costs beyond basic site fees at family-oriented resorts. "This is expensive but has a lot of activities. It is loud and busy on the weekend, which was expected," states Megan T. Another camper adds, "Great for a family with kids of all ages... Well worth it if you plan ahead for the extra fees."
Wildlife awareness: Prepare for local fauna when tent camping. "Be mindful of field roaches and raccoons at night, as we had to learn the hard way the morning after our first night. Oh, and the mosquitoes are BRUTAL. Come prepared," warns Darren D. about Waverly Lake.
Site selection: Choose full hookup sites when available for extended stays. "Springfield KOA is actually in Rochester, but it is only about 25 mins into Springfield and all the wonderful Lincoln historic sites. Sites have power and water, you have to go to dump station on the way out as there aren't individual sewers," notes Grace D.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. "Lots of wonderful signs directing you to the campground once you exit the interstate. Secluded. Quite. Not crowded, even when it's full. The roads leading to the campground are narrow, luckily we didn't encounter someone coming the other way!" cautions Mary G.
Power reliability: Electric capacity can be strained during peak summer periods. "The electricity couldn't meet the demand and a transformer blew. By the time I arrived the transformer was repaired, however the pedestals in the section I was supposed to stay in had a problem," reports Susan L. about a July weekend at Sangchris Lake.
Site grading: Many glamping areas feature gravel pads requiring leveling. "Nice and quiet campground, we stay there during the Illinois State Fair every August and it is about 20 mins away from the fairgrounds. Only down fall is there needs to be more rock on the sites, the sites get muddy after a rain!" advises Keith D.
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