RV parks near Oakwood, Illinois offer camping within the central Illinois lowlands, where the terrain features rolling hills and elevations around 700 feet above sea level. The area receives moderate rainfall from April through October, with warmer summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F. Most campsites stay open year-round, though winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below freezing.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park Campground provides excellent canoe and kayak adventures. "We rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds at the park," shares Samantha S.
Hiking challenges: Experience unique trail terrain with varying difficulty levels. "This park is just other-worldly. We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat. It was pretty crowded but people were respectful," notes Kaley A. about Turkey Run State Park.
Fishing access: Cast a line at D & W Lake RV Park for catch-and-release fishing. "The lake behind our trailer is beautiful and can be fished Catch and Release with Blue Gill and Bass. There's plenty of grass, Fire Pits, Playgrounds and a Dog Park," writes Luna L.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate shaded, secluded spots at Kickapoo State Recreation Area. "There are some real diamonds of a campsite hidden here that you can basically be in the woods with clear ground for a level tent. I love this simple campground and have brought a handful of friends here who also enjoyed it," says David P.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness rates highly across multiple campgrounds. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," notes Samantha S. about her stay at Turkey Run State Park.
Affordability: Several parks offer budget-friendly options. "This campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and interesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones," explains leif D.
What you should know
Ground conditions: Sites can get muddy after rain at Prairie Pines Campground. One camper noted: "Rain saturated ground prohibited site pull in. Had to back up over a steep street curb into a non-angled site."
Site leveling challenges: Expect uneven terrain at some parks. "The site was very uneven. It definitely sloops to the back corner. It's was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end," reports Michelle M.
Wildlife awareness: Raccoons are active visitors at several campgrounds. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns Samantha S.
Reservation requirements: Some parks enforce minimum stay requirements during holidays. At Tin Cup RV Park, a camper reported: "We reserved a one-night stay 6 weeks in advance for the Friday night of Memorial Day Weekend. We received a call 2 weeks before our stay telling us they won't honor the reservation because they've decided to impose a three-night minimum for the holiday weekend."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple RV parks Oakwood Illinois area feature play areas for children. "There is a stable and a campground store. All sites are electric at Turkey Run. $23 per night. The campground is located in a mature tree woods, do some sites are not as level as others," notes Joel R.
Swimming options: Raccoon State Recreation Area offers family-friendly water recreation. "I loved this camp ground, there was a beach which was nice and a building to get food. They have a basketball court, and a few trails. We stayed Thurs thru Sunday and had a very nice time," says Staci J.
Campground activities: Some parks organize events for younger campers. "Plenty of places to hike, awesome beach, clean restrooms. No cell service but who needs it!" comments Joe M. about Raccoon Lake.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose wooded sites for more privacy at several campgrounds. "We took our van and stayed at Turkey Run for a three night weekend. We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167," advises Samantha S.
Traffic noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some RV sites. At D & W Lake, Julie P. notes: "The interstate noise could be heard all night, and at times overpowered the sounds of nature. This is probably only an issue for tenters, though."
Easy access options: Gibson City South Park Municipal Campground provides convenient pull-through sites. "This is a great city run campground attached to a block sized city park. 30 amp and water at each site. The park has restrooms, with showers. You only need to grab a key from the police department. There is a dump station on site and large dumpster," explains Cowboy W.
Firewood availability: Several parks offer on-site firewood purchases with delivery options. "Free delivery with purchase of firewood, and if you're not in the mood to cook dominoes delivers too!" mentions Brandi M. about Prairie Pines Campground.
