Newton, IL Camping

Newton, IL is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Newton camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Newton, IL (66)

    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground

    1. Spring Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    43 Photos
    49 Saves
    Neoga, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood

    3. Camp Lakewood

    15 Reviews
    27 Photos
    23 Saves
    Effingham, Illinois

    We are your premier Effingham, Illinois Campground family owned and operated by Kiefer Campgrounds. We are an RV Park and Campground ideally located on the north shores of Lake Pauline in scenic South Central Illinois. If you are searching for a quiet and peaceful setting within 1 mile of I-70 and I-57, call or book online today!

    Camp Lakewood Campground is open year round

    **Hours of Operation: **

    All Kiefer Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Our registration office and store hours vary depending on season. Site deliveries will be made only during open office/store hours. Night check-in is available anytime the office is closed and you can reserve online 24 hours a day.

    Campground Policies:

    1. Parents and visitors are responsible for the conduct of their children while on the premises. Children must be at their campsite during quiet hours which are 10pm to 7am. An adult must accompany small children when using the restrooms or while in the game room.
    2. Use existing campfire rings only. Do not move fire rings. Do not burn or put trash in fire rings. No outside wood is allowed inside the campground.
    3. There are no tents allowed on RV sites.
    4. There is only one tent allowed per tent site.
    5. Please place all garbage in the trash dumpster located across the parking lot from the office.
    6. No dirt bikes, ATV’s, or mini-bikes ridden in the campground.
    7. RV/vehicle washing is not permitted in the campground.
    8. Our campground is not responsible for accidents resulting in injury to guests and/or damages to their property, or for the loss of valuables of any kind.
    9. Do not run generators in the park.
    10. Internet access is provided as a free service to our guests; however, we are not responsible for any damages to files, hardware, or any other problems that may occur as a result of your usage. Outages can and do occur. In the event of an outage, every attempt will be made to restore internet service as quickly as possible.
    11. Do not damage trees in any way.
    12. No lines stretched between trees or across camp sites.
    13. Anyone not abiding by the campground rules will be asked to leave with no refund.
    14. The office reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
    15. All campsites will be paid for in advance at the time of registration.

    Pool Policy:

    The pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. There is no lifeguard on duty. State law requires that anyone (15) fifteen years old or younger be accompanied by a guardian of (21) twenty-one years of age or older while in and/or around a pool area. Therefore, we will ask any children swimming without an appropriate guardian to leave the pool and pool area. We put your child’s safety above all else, and we hope you agree with us. We also must stipulate the following while in the pool area: NO smoking, NO pets, NO food nor drinks, and NO diving and/or running for safety purposes.

    Golf Cart Policy:

    We now allow privately owned golf carts on our properties! All drivers must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. All drivers must sign a liability waiver before using their cart on property. The owner of the cart is financially responsible for any damage caused by their cart to the campground property or any other camper’s property on the grounds.

    Pet Policy:

    We love pets! We welcome all non-aggressive pets that visit us on a leash with their owner attached. Please remember that others walk where you and your pet walk, so please pick up what they leave behind. If we all do our part, no one will be stepping into anything unpleasant. Please keep your pets feeling safe at all times. Pets often do not like being left alone in a strange place or around strange humans and may need your assistance and reassurance.

    Check In/Check Out Policy:

    All campsites will be paid for in advance (at check-in). Check-in time begins at 1:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. for campsites and 11:00 a.m. for cottages and cabins. If you need a late check-out, please make arrangements with the office.

    **Campsite Policy: **

    We allow only one (1) camping unit and six people per site. Additional charges will occur for more than two adults per site. Only one passenger vehicle allowed per site. All others are asked to park in the visitors parking. If you have concerns with this guideline, please contact the office.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $999 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground

    4. Fox Ridge State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    12 Photos
    42 Saves
    Charleston, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park

    5. Red Hills Lake State Park — Red Hills State Park

    9 Reviews
    11 Photos
    15 Saves
    Sumner, Illinois

    For longer stays at Red Hills State Park, there are more than 100 Class A campsites with vehicular access that provide electricity, a sanitary dump station, water and access to a modern handicapped-accessible building with showers and flush toilets. Some sites are pull-through with 50 amp service.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Oblong Park and Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Oblong Park and Lake

    6. Oblong Park and Lake

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    6 Saves
    Newton, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA

    7. Casey KOA

    6 Reviews
    9 Photos
    9 Saves
    Charleston, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground

    9. Okaw Valley Kampground

    21 Reviews
    17 Photos
    50 Saves
    Vandalia, Illinois
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
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Pet-friendly camping near Newton

Recent Reviews in Newton

281 Reviews of 66 Newton Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Percival Springs RV Campground
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Percival Springs RV Campground

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    Nov. 2, 2024

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

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    Camper-submitted photo from Ouabache Trails County Park
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Ouabache Trails County Park

    2 night stay

    We stayed here 2 nights. We came to see the George Rogers Clark National Monument. Campground was nice. Several full time campers living here. Staff was friendly. Was a little noisy on the weekend. Shower house was very clean.

  • Sara W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Prairie Creek

    Prairie creek

    Men's and women's shower house playground few trails rv tent and camper electric a few primitive sites 2 sites r 50 Amp I think the rest r 30 Amp water gets wonderfully hot Verizon works can have door dash and amazon delivered

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    Camper-submitted photo from Plainview Campground — Lincoln Trail State Park
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Plainview Campground — Lincoln Trail State Park

    Dog poop in the site and loud neighbors

    I was not a fan. I was tenting and there was not a great spot for the tent and there was dog poop everywhere (tracked some in the tent when setting up so I wasn't pleased). Also a bunch of large Widowmakers in the trees above was nerve-wracking. The people around me were LOUD! One dude listening to a college football game until past 10 and a guy and his kid playing glow Frisbee right in from of my tent past 10 as well. As I was on a road trip and wanted to get to sleep, this was not appreciated.. On th e good side, the bathrooms were very clean. I would NOT stay here again

  • Simon I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

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    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Spring Creek Campground

    Great little quiet camp ground

    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. Bob showed up as I pulled in and made sure I was all set for the night. This place is going in my saved list for sure.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Coon Creek (IL)
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Coon Creek (IL)

    Unfriendly park attendants

    Check in crabby park attendants. Tried to change to another site that was available, I was told they only check people in and out, that was it! I was told to flag down a Ranger for help. My family will never come here again!

  • Andriy
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hollar Campground
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Hickory Hollar Campground

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    Camper-submitted photo from Fairview Park Campground
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Fairview Park Campground

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    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area

    Enjoyable time

    Campground was quiet and well kept. Foliage was well trimmed. There was a spot from previous campers that needed cleaned up, but that's more of a reflection of the previous campers and less the camp ground, in my opinion, as it was not an overall theme.

  • Kenda A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beall Woods State Park Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Beall Woods State Park Campground

    Great park

    We had a great experience with the park itself. The grounds were very well maintained with trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. We were there on a Sunday night and were the only campers in the park.

    The star I knocked off was for the pit toilets. They had not been limed in a while as evidenced by the bugs swarming inside the pits and larva swimming in the bottom. If I didn’t have a portable travel potty of my own, I would have not given even four stars. I may not have camped here.

  • S.celeste
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Camp Lakewood

    Very pretty

    Tent campsites are a decent size but still pretty close together, and our site had water and eletric hookup. Cute lake, very family friendly, lots of amenities, amazingly clean.

  • Dawn W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaw Valley Kampground
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Okaw Valley Kampground

    Nice clean and convenient

    Family owned with a nice little fishing area (no license required catch and release) paddle boats and camp store. A nice pool with a big covered pavilion, clean restrooms and showers with hot water. We had a level pull thru gravel site with a picnic table and small fire ring and didn’t have to unhook for our overnight. Walking/hiking wooded trails 2 cabins available- several seasonal folks. We were there on a Sunday evening and didn’t really see anyone. Little bit of road noise but so convenient! Thanks Barb!

  • KingDredd The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fowler County Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Fowler County Park

    Amazing view and fishing

    Got in late after a spurratic decision to camp. Got here and found that point 5 was open and we tried it. Beautiful view, nice people, and great lake access. Mossy but we casted over it no problem and never had any issues.

  • Sandie R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oblong Park and Lake
    May. 31, 2024

    Oblong Park and Lake

    Beautiful, well maintained

    Beautifully maintained, would like to see a small concession stand for soft drinks and ice cream for the kiddos.

  • Matt M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
    May. 20, 2024

    Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

    Nice State Park Campground

    We stayed here for the eclipse in April. No real issues. Kids had plenty of room to run around, hike and safely ride bikes around the campground. Showers and bathrooms were typical for a state park.

    There were heavy storms the night before the eclipse and everyone in tents were completely soaked. The area around our site had really poor drainage. We had noisy neighbors that were up until at least 2 or 3 with zero regards for anyone else trying to sleep.

  • Brenda W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Lakewood
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Camp Lakewood

    We think this is a nice relaxing place to spend some well deserved time away from home

    Nice friendly clean

  • Brandi M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Point State Park Campground
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Walnut Point State Park Campground

    Loved our stay!

    This is a lovely campground with large dispersed camp sites. There is an on-site restaurant that has stayed busy, and we are here the second weekend of April. Cafe also sells firewood when in stock and rents out boats and kayaks. John, the host is very sweet! Electric only with a dump station. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained, I like that size of the showers. Fishing is good. A beautiful weekend for our first time here.

  • Andrew D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hollar Campground
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Hickory Hollar Campground

    Nice short term camp

    Very friendly and helpful owners. Very accommodating. We were here for the eclipse and was fantastic for that. Some of the facilities such as kayaking etc not open yet due to time of year.



Guide to Newton

Camping near Newton, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Fowler County Park, provide great access to lakes for fishing and kayaking. One visitor mentioned, "Bring your fishing gear, they stock the lake. There's a boat ramp and bank access to kayak."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve. A camper shared, "Hiked 3 trails all well kept. Trail 3 favorite."
  • Family Activities: Campgrounds like Okaw Valley Kampground offer fun for kids with playgrounds and fishing areas. One family noted, "Lots of free activities for kids. Friendly and helpful staff."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Camp Lakewood stated, "Bathrooms are very clean."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the welcoming atmosphere. One camper at Spring Creek Campground said, "Bob showed up as I pulled in and made sure I was all set for the night."
  • Scenic Views: Campgrounds like Boulder Recreation Area offer stunning lake views. A visitor remarked, "The sites are well spaced and have a beautiful view of the lake and sunsets!"

What you should know

  • Site Size and Accessibility: Some campgrounds have sites that may not accommodate larger RVs. A review for Terre Haute Campground mentioned, "Most sites are gravel... I would concern if our neighbor had a fire in their fire pit as it was under our bedroom slide."
  • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each site. For example, Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is open from mid-May to late December.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Coon Creek noted, "There is no water as usual this time of year. No showers or flush toilets either."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One camper at Okaw Valley Kampground said, "The place is very well taken care of. If we ever came back this way we would stay again."
  • Safety First: Ensure your campsite is safe for kids. A review for Fowler County Park mentioned, "Beautiful view, nice people, and great lake access."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A visitor at Camp Lakewood noted, "Firewood bundles were $10!"

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Dimensions: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Terre Haute Campground warned, "When we arrived, we were told that we would not be able to get into that site due to the turns."
  • Utilities Availability: Confirm what utilities are available at your site. A camper at Coon Creek mentioned, "Most sites have electric 30amp or 50amp."
  • Wi-Fi Access: If you need internet, check the Wi-Fi situation. A visitor at Shakamak State Park said, "Wi-Fi was ok, was able to download email and get on company site for work."

Camping around Newton, IL, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Newton, IL is Spring Creek Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 12 reviews.

  • What parks are near Newton, IL?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Newton, IL that allow camping, notably Lake Shelbyville and Carlyle Lake.