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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Mattoon, IL

252 Reviews

Several RV campgrounds are available within 30 miles of Mattoon, Illinois. Spring Creek Campground in Montrose offers electric hookups and water fill stations for RVs, with mostly back-in sites on gravel pads. Camp Lakewood provides both 30-amp and 50-amp electric options along with water and sewer connections at 62 sites. Percival Springs RV Campground in Watson features full hookup sites including 50-amp service, while D & W Lake RV Park in Champaign accommodates big rigs with full hookup capabilities. Sites at Bella Vita Private Resort include 56 spaces with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options for larger motorhomes. "Huge pull thru sites for about 4 rigs. Lots of grass for 4 legged friends," noted one camper about Percival Springs.

Dump stations are available at most parks, with Spring Creek offering a central dumping station upon exit. Many campgrounds remain open seasonally, though specific dates vary by location. Wolf Creek State Park Campground near Shelbyville operates year-round but with limited services in winter months. Pets are permitted at most RV parks in the area, though rules regarding leashes and designated pet areas differ between locations. Cell service quality varies throughout the region, with better coverage near larger towns like Champaign. Reservations are recommended during summer weekends and fall foliage season when Lake Shelbyville attracts significant visitor traffic. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, several campgrounds offer fishing opportunities directly from or near the camping areas, with Lithia Springs providing both boat rentals and a marina with fuel service for RVers who bring watercraft.

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Best RV Sites Near Mattoon, Illinois (51)

    1. Percival Springs RV Campground

    4 Reviews
    Effingham, IL
    33 miles
    +1 (217) 994-6470

    "With consistent results, I’ve been able to concentrate more on core courses and activities without worrying about lagging behind."

    2. Spring Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Neoga, IL
    19 miles
    +1 (217) 821-2181

    $15 - $25 / night

    "Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space!"

    "Far enough away from the interstate you don't hear the traffic. No nearby trains either. The grounds were neat and clean. The fishing pond is great and beautiful. Big rig friendly."

    3. Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes

    1 Review
    Paris, IN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    4. D & W Lake RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Champaign, IL
    50 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."

    5. Casey KOA Kampground & RV Repair

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    Charleston, IL
    22 miles
    +1 (217) 932-5319

    6. Bella Vita Private Resort

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    Charleston, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (224) 385-2860

    $25 - $65 / night

    7. Camp Lakewood

    17 Reviews
    Effingham, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 342-1111

    $35 - $999 / night

    "The pull through spot was nice and level. The spot was also all gravel which was very nice! We had full hookups and full cell service through at&t."

    "Our second time staying here we had site #2 waterfront pull through with full hook up and shaded till late afternoon. The sun sets behind the camper."

    8. Bo Wood

    8 Reviews
    Sullivan, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 774-3951

    $18 - $48 / night

    "The camp sites all have parking space for a big rig and one vehicle. There are some tent only sites but most have been converted to at least 30 amp electric sites with water hookups near the site."

    "It’s spacious it’s for the most part shaded. It is right next to the lake. I get some views. In the pictures I posted you’ll see what I’m talking about."

    9. Forrest W. Bo Wood

    8 Reviews
    Sullivan, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 774-3951

    $18 - $48 / night

    "Located on Lake Shelbyville, Bo Wood is an Army Co of Engineers park. Plenty of full hook ups and tent camping spots. Most by the lake."

    "It's level with grass to pitch a tent but definitely in a loop of the park better suited to travel trailers/RVs etc. Not much privacy between sites but backs up to woods."

    10. Wolf Creek State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Findlay, IL
    18 miles
    Website

    "The park is huge and is one of the only state park's in Illinois with horse camping and horse trails."

    "Nice big spots. 30 and 50 amp available. Right on lake Shelbyville. 309 spots 141 are reservable"

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  • Michael M.
    Oct. 16, 2017

    Bo Wood

    Campground with all the comforts

    The Forest Bo Wood Recreation area has grown each year since I first camped there in 1979.

    In 2017 it has 150 camping sites, a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, several picnic areas and a bait shop at the entrance on Illinois Route 32 4 miles South of Sullivan. The camp sites all have parking space for a big rig and one vehicle. There are some tent only sites but most have been converted to at least 30 amp electric sites with water hookups near the site. Many lake side sites are available, some years back there was a problem with the bank, but that has been dealt with.

    Bath rooms and shower houses are very clean and there is good bank fishing near the pavilion at the turn around at the west end of the area. There is a marina just 1 mile South and across the bridge another ½ mile is the Sullivan beach. Just 1 more mile South is a Rosatti's pizza located in a gas station with a liquor store. Rossati's delivers pizza's to the 2 campgrounds that are this close to the business. People that love the comforts of home while camping love this campground, so it fills up in the spring and summer months.

    All sites are spacious and include a picnic table, lantern stand, fire pit with grill grate and some have added camp stove stands. I find that October camping at Bo Woods most agreeable with less people tent camping and less boat traffic on the lake. The fishing this time of year is also very good.

  • 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

  • Michael M.
    Oct. 10, 2017

    Opossum Creek

    Nice so can be crowded

    The Opossum Creek Recreation area is open year-round for the boat ramp and Disabled / children fishing pond and pier. The campground is only open Memorial Day to Labor Day. I camped here in June, however I did the photography in October so there are no campers in the shots. This campground is only about 6 miles from the town of Shelbyville where there is a Walmart, restaurant’s, gas stations, bait, hardware stores, medical care, the Shelbyville Dam, Beach, City Park with lakeside trails and firewood. This proximity to facility’s makes it popular, so having less than 100 campsites it tends to fill up quickly. It is advisable to book ahead on-line if you want to stay here. The sites are nice and the park is clean, but the sites are close together. The boat ramp is well thought out with tons of parking and being close to town is usually busy in the summer season. This campground is also cared for by the Corps of Engineers and seasoned camp hosts man the gate house at the campground. The disabled fishing pond is well stocked so it is easy for wheel chair bound fishermen to catch their daily quota. I recommend this campground for people with motorhomes, fifth-wheels and campers that want to take in the Shelbyville lake town experience while visiting.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 21, 2022

    Okaw Valley Kampground

    Very Convenient!

    This campground is very convenient if you’re looking for a quick stay during a trip. It’s just a short hop off the highway, yet the road noise wasn’t bad. Barb, one of the owners was very helpful and nice. The ground was very squishy due to melted snow and a lot of rain. And Barb apologized for that, even though it’s not her fault. Did not use the facilities. It’s big rig friendly and has pull through sites.

  • 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.

  • Aaron B.
    Jun. 16, 2019

    Eagle Creek State Park Campground

    Wooded Solitude / Family Friendly

    Review of Drive In Tent Camping Site 2. Showed up on a Thursday night and had our pick of all the drive in and walk in sites. We decided on site 2 in the drive in area. Previous reviews and a book by John Schirle on Tent Camping in Illinois helped us with this decision as well. Decent maintained sites with some older picnic tables and fire rings, but let's be honest this stuff sits outside 24/7. Site 2 seemed to sit back the farthest with site 1 a close second. Both wooded sites that made for great shade and helped some when it was raining. Any two families looking for two sites could certainly set up and share the experience. Nice little cove behind them to try fishing. Just watch the hike down the path or ravine. Dog friendly, fresh water supply (hint put the handle all the way up and wait a few seconds), ability to store stuff in the car close by, outhouse toilets visible at the walk in parking lot, and helpful host for easy check in who even sells fire wood made for a great few days ($5 a bundle). Rated B/S site at a cost of $10 a night.

  • 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.

  • Michael M.
    Oct. 16, 2017

    Lithia Springs

    Great place for outdoors activities

    The Lithia Springs recreation area near Shelbyville, IL. On Lake Shelbyville has so many things to offer. This is one of my favorite places on the lake for boating, swimming and group camping. There are 105 campsites and they fill up with reservations in the spring and summer months, I would recommend reserving a site on line at: https://www.recreation.gov .

    The campground is run by the Corps of engineers, it is well cared for with clean shower houses and restrooms. There is a boat ramp, picnic areas, a small swimming beach and very nice lakeside campsites. Half the campsites have electric hookups and water near the sites, the other half now have full hookups and 50 amp service. It is recommended to fill your tanks as you enter so you won’t need to get water during your stay for the sites on the point, those do not have full hookups. I tent camp when I stay here now, but have camped here with a motorhome and filled up when I entered and dumped when I left for a long weekend.

    All sites have picnic tables, fire rings with grates and most also have a lantern stand. Most sites have a decent amount of room between them and there are some buddy sites where you share a large table cooking area and park facing each other. There are flat areas for tents and you can have two tents as well as an RV on each site.

    The marina here is great with boat gas, fishing equipment, bait, snacks and other items you might need in a pinch. They also rent fishing boats and pontoon boats so you can go on a boating excursion while camping here for a price.

    There are also cabins and motel rooms with a kitchen near the park entrance if you have a desire for that kind of lodging. See the links below for that.

    http://gregorysresortmotel.com/

    http://www.lithiaresort.com/

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