Best RV Parks & Resorts near Petersburg, IL

Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Campground, located near Petersburg, Illinois, provides paved RV sites with electric hookups, water, and sewer connections. The campground features pull-through sites suitable for big rigs, with level pads and adequate space between sites. "Sites are large enough for our Class A and they are pet friendly," noted one visitor, highlighting the ample room for larger motorhomes. Double J Campground in nearby Chatham offers full-hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, gravel pads, and pull-through access for larger rigs. Springfield KOA in Rochester, approximately 25 minutes from Petersburg, maintains spacious RV sites with power and water hookups, though individual sewer connections are not available at all sites.

Cellular service varies significantly between campgrounds, with limited AT&T coverage reported at Lincoln's New Salem. Throughout the region, dump stations are available at most parks, though Springfield KOA has experienced occasional backup issues during peak season. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, including Double J, while others like Springfield KOA operate seasonally from April through November. Advance reservations are highly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends. The Illinois State Fair Campground in Springfield provides an alternative option with electric hookups and paved parking for motorhomes, but lacks dedicated sewer connections at many sites. Pet policies are generally accommodating across most area campgrounds, with designated walking areas at several parks.

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Best RV Sites Near Petersburg, Illinois (40)

    1. The Double J Campground and RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Chatham, IL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 483-9998

    "Once we had scanned and entered through the gate they escorted us to our pull-through full-hookups site."

    "Most are shaded and almost all are pull through. Full hook ups. Nice in ground pool and laundry facilities."

    2. Love's RV Hookup-Williamsville IL 249

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    Williamsville, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 566-3465

    $55 - $60 / night

    3. Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    21 Reviews
    Chandlerville, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 452-7741

    $6 / night

    "https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ 84 electric RV sites all reservable except 21 First Come sites. 18 sites are full hookup. Several 50 amp sites but majority are 30 amp."

    "AT&T coverage was“inconsistent”, generally with 1-2 Bars and speeds between 0.15 to 0.75 MB/s, but usually around or less than 0.4 MB/s."

    4. Illinois State Fair Campground

    11 Reviews
    Sherman, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 782-1698

    $20 / night

    "A large campground with water and electric. Few sites have sewer. You have the option of paved parking lot or on the grass. We chose the grass for the shade trees. Very quiet."

    "One row of full hookups, like a parking lot layout. Not much space between campers however if you don’t need full hookups lots of elec only spots."

    5. Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground

    4 Reviews
    Petersburg, IL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 632-4003

    $10 - $30 / night

    "Pretty level sites. Utilities harder to get to but all in all a great family campground. Pet friendly. Not 5 stars since we had to leave a day early due to weather."

    "I love to walk through all the old buildings and learn about Lincoln's way of life. They even had horses and a bull out in the pastures!"

    6. Pine Campground — Sand Ridge State Forest

    11 Reviews
    Forest City, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 597-2212

    $8 / night

    "It’s a nice get away from the city. I haven’t stayed at any of the backpacking sites, but the main campground. It is located under a bunch of tall pines, and feels fairly open."

    "The trail is a mix of sand and soil. It’s quite an unexpected discovery in Illinois. We didn’t see anyone else on the trail but we saw cars parked so hikers were out there. "

    7. Springfield KOA

    9 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-7002

    "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."

    "The campground is very nice, a lot of amenities for families like pool, little bikes, miniature golf and horseshoes. Shop has laundry, ice and oropane, there's free wifi."

    8. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup."

    "We are enjoying our stay at Hickory Point Campground Lot 23 at Sangchris Lake State Park. A close and convenient location to amenities and supplies."

    9. Buena Vista Farms Campground

    4 Reviews
    Jacksonville, IL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 243-3290

    $46 - $121 / night

    "Had a blast, pond was nice, did some fishing, rode bikes, walked trails. Will definitely go back again."

    "The wifi isn’t strong enough to reach back to where we were but that was okay, I guess we didn’t need to watch tv anyways."

    10. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "Have camped here a few times and have walked the trails for years. I camped at the primitive sites my first time. The sites were clean and fairly well maintained for primitive."

    "We were in a camper van. We should have brought firewood, as firewood was only available at an exorbitant price for very few pieces."

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180 Reviews of 40 Petersburg Campgrounds


  • Shelly W.
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Kentuckiana Campground

    Great for families or just a quiet getaway!

    We stayed here last year and will likely stay there again this year when we are back in Illinois. The park has two sides, one side closer to the stage. We haven’t been there when they have shows, so I can’t speak to what that is like. When we were there it was lovely. There is plenty of shade, sites are large enough for our Class A and they are pet friendly.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2022

    The Double J Campground and RV Park

    Beautiful place!

    Beautiful place! We called ahead to see if they had sites available for the next two nights. Arrived just before the office closed at 5:45pm. The campground area past the office is electronically gated and registrants receive a scannable card for entry. Once we had scanned and entered through the gate they escorted us to our pull-through full-hookups site. The campsites are nice and wide, gravel like the roads, with wide grassy areas between and beautiful mature shade trees everywhere. Our site had a picnic table and a small fire ring. Full hookups worked fine.

    The campground is next to a large corn field that has recently been cut; I suspect during the growing/harvest season there may be dust and noise from equipment, and perhaps overspray from any chemicals that are dusted on it. This time of year it was nice and quiet. The noise from the highway bordering both cornfield and campground, however, was loud and constant.

    Bathrooms were clean and aerated by large fans which were loud but effective.

    We would definitely stay here again.

  • Kaitlin D.
    May. 24, 2022

    Lincolns New Salem Historic Site Campground

    Great area

    We loved this campground. Was all paved sites and roads. Pretty level sites. Utilities harder to get to but all in all a great family campground. Pet friendly. Not 5 stars since we had to leave a day early due to weather. Not their fault but sites became a lake and couldn’t even step outside. Barely any AT&T service. Couldn’t use phone as hotspot at all.

  • Cynthia K.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Springfield KOA

    Very quiet

    This 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.

  • David F.
    Nov. 30, 2023

    Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    State Park away from busier Illinois

    https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ 84 electric RV sites all reservable except 21 First Come sites. 18 sites are full hookup. Several 50 amp sites but majority are 30 amp. Modern Shower house and 7 Vault toilet buildings. Newer Campground so Shade Trees are smaller still. Have camped here 4 times past 3 years. Like the quite agricultural Illinois environment but suggest shopping for your needs prior to leaving larger cities as most of the few small towns are limited to a Bar and Dollar store.

  • Jamie G.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Kentuckiana Campground

    Nice campground

    Spaces are tight. Most are pull-though but there isn’t a lot of room between campers so don’t expect much privacy. Grounds are very well kept and they have two nice ponds stocked with fish. Because of COVID, the opry house wasn’t open, the camper store took appointments only, and playground was closed—but that playground looked fantastic! Shower houses were small but clean. Full hookups on most sites from what we could see. There are a LOT of long-term campers there.

  • Susan L.
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    5 stars with a caveat

    This 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!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2025

    Springfield KOA

    Spacious Green Grounds

    Springfield KOA is actually in Rochester, but it is only about 25 mins into Springfield and all the wonderful Lincoln historic sites. The campground is very nice, a lot of amenities for families like pool, little bikes, miniature golf and horseshoes. Shop has laundry, ice and oropane, there's free wifi. Sites have power and water, you have to go to dump station on the way out as there aren't individual sewers. But there is grass, picnic table and fire ring at every site, trees all around.

  • Jamie G.
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Weldon Springs State Park Campground

    Nice place!

    Quiet, well-spaced campground with nice concrete fire rings & picnic tables. There are only a few pull-through sites and there are several spots with size limitations for campers. The park has beautiful natural meadows, an old schoolhouse to explore, and a large pond with trails all the way around it. A WWII memorial is found along the pond and there are also boat rentals and plenty of good fishing spots. The park also has decent shower houses and more than one playground for the kids. Along the marina that have snacks/concessions as well.


Guide to Petersburg

RV camping near Petersburg, Illinois offers a blend of natural beauty and historical charm, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $50

Big rigs should check out Lincoln's New Salem Park IL Historic Preservation Agency

Enjoy outdoor activities at Anderson Lake State Conservation Area

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