Moraine View State Recreational Area provides equestrian opportunities through its multi-use trail system. Located near Le Roy, Illinois, approximately 30 miles from Mahomet, the park features trails that accommodate horseback riding alongside hiking and other recreational activities. The campground offers standard amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, showers, and toilets, though no dedicated horse corrals are listed among its facilities. Visitors frequently note the park's forested setting and lake access as highlights. The horse trails wind through the wooded areas of the park, providing riders with scenic routes through natural Illinois landscape. The campground maintains a policy prohibiting alcohol.
Trail access points are strategically positioned throughout Moraine View, allowing equestrians convenient entry to the bridle paths. The trail system includes connections to the equestrian-designated routes, though riders should verify seasonal trail conditions before visiting. Horse owners must bring their own portable corrals or tethering equipment as the campground does not provide permanent equine facilities. The campground's spacious layout accommodates horse trailers in designated areas, though reservation confirmation is recommended for specific parking requirements. Water access is available for horses at designated points. Reviews indicate the equestrian trails are well-maintained with clearly marked routes, though some users mention occasional trail maintenance issues during certain seasons. Riders appreciate the varied terrain that provides both open areas and wooded sections for diverse riding experiences.
"I never did all of the trails but spent an afternoon hiking with a friend last summer."
"It’s also never super convenient to need to pack up just to go to a dump station but as long as your fine walking to the community restrooms, you should be fine."
from $40 - $20 / night
"Comlara is a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect back drop to the campground."
"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."
"Near the back you can camp right alongside the river. Amenities are minimal, there are just port-a-potties for restrooms but they are very clean."
"But a beautiful lake and campground."
from $22 / night
Guide$25 a night for 30 amp hookup is pretty good! The sites are clean and spacious. It’s quiet too! Pretty lake, but sites aren’t right on the lake.
The bathrooms need some work. Water had a boil order on it and showers only worked in the men’s room. Water was HOT! Which is great! However, the water smelled metallic…
ScoutListed on app as free, but it actually requires a reservation and fee.
GuideBeautiful, quiet, and clean park. I stopped for a quick overnight but will definitely be back to stay when I have more time. Sites could use more space as there is no privacy at all but that's the only thing that needs improvement.
LegendWe 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.
LegendLocated 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!
LegendBeautiful 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
LegendVery large non electric site near water. Quieter area of campground. Site level. Water close by. Pit toilets close.
LegendSite 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.
LegendSite 28 unlevel. Requires several lifts. Site is very large however. Does have nice shade.
Moraine View State Recreational Area, located approximately 30 miles from Mahomet, offers horseback riding trails through woodland terrain in central Illinois. The park's multi-use trail system accommodates equestrians along with hikers throughout most of the year, though trail conditions vary seasonally. Winter riders should contact the park office for updated trail status as some routes close during wet or freezing conditions.
Lake activities: At Comlara County Park, visitors can rent boats and kayaks to explore Evergreen Lake. "You can rent boats and kayaks to take out on the lake during the day and grills throughout the park to have a bbq at night with friends," notes Sage C.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple fishing spots exist around the lake areas, though some locations yield better results than others. "Much bigger lake than I first thought," explains Nathan E., who camped at Comlara County Park, though anglers should note the water quality concerns that Julie mentioned: "Lake has had a lot of algae over the last couple years."
Hiking options: Trail systems throughout the recreation areas provide marked routes for day hiking. "Has sections of niceness hiking and kayaking," says Sara C. about Moraine View. For those seeking more secluded trails, Comlara Park offers additional options with Scott N. noting: "The rustic tent sites are located on the opposite side of the lake from the RVs in an area called White Oak."
Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate lakeside camping locations. At Deer Creek Campground, "Near the back you can camp right alongside the river," according to Kate M., who also mentioned the "large, quiet campsites that are not too crowded."
Privacy options: Several campgrounds offer secluded spots away from busier areas. "Site 123 in particular is directly across from the bathroom, but has thick wooded areas to keep things private and well shaded...but with an open area for some suntanning," explains Mike K. about his experience at Comlara County Park.
Fall season views: Autumn provides particularly scenic camping opportunities in the Mahomet area. Jennifer M. who stayed at Moraine View State Recreational Area shares: "We got there in the dark and woke up to Fall colors, Canadian geese, trails, playgrounds."
Site selection matters: Campgrounds near Mahomet often have vastly different site types within the same facility. Ryan M. from Moraine View advises: "We stayed until the main part where you could reserve online through Reserve America. Would not recommend that area to anyone. Sites are right on top of each other in every direction."
Bathroom facilities vary: Restroom quality differs significantly between campgrounds. At Whitley Creek, Jana C. warns: "Raccoons are really brave and ate not afraid of humans. They know how to rip open a tent for food. Nothing is safe here." Meanwhile, Kate M. notes about Deer Creek: "Amenities are minimal, there are just port-a-potties for restrooms but they are very clean."
Fee structure: Several parks charge additional fees beyond camping costs. Marcie J. points out about Comlara County Park: "Good rates but the kicker is the $20.00 fee per boat/kayak to get on the lake plus the fee for the swimming area was a bit much for us."
Playground access: Several parks feature play areas for children. Comlara County Park has "a few playgrounds for the kids to stay busy as well as small marked trails to follow," according to Sage C., making it suitable for families with young children.
Community atmosphere: The open field camping at Comlara County Park creates a family-friendly environment. Mike K. explains: "The open field camping really lends itself to a community feel... VERY family oriented atmosphere - there was no nonsense loud drunkards in the evenings, relatively quiet and relaxing."
Beach cleanliness: Leslie from Deer Creek Campground appreciated that the "beach is so clean," making it a good option for families wanting swimming opportunities without water quality concerns that affect some other area lakes.
Site levelness: RV campers should check site specifications before booking. Kathie M. reports about Comlara County Park: "Site 28 unlevel. Requires several lifts. Site is very large however. Does have nice shade."
Electric hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric connections but may lack other RV amenities. Debbie B. notes about Moraine View: "Only electric hook ups," which is important information for RVers expecting full hookups.
Paved access: Recent improvements at Moraine View State Recreational Area have enhanced RV access according to Brandi M.: "They have recently paved the roads which was nice. The main shower hpsue was nice and well maintained."
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