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Siloam Springs State Park Campground welcomes pets at all campsites with electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables. Located 30 miles from Pittsfield, this year-round destination offers hiking trails where dogs can explore alongside their owners. The campground features both tent and RV sites with 50-amp electrical service, plus pet-friendly cabins for those seeking more comfort. McCully Heritage Project provides another option with inexpensive camping and free firewood for pet owners. The park maintains clean facilities with showers and toilets, though campers should watch for ticks when hiking with dogs on the trails. Most sites require pets to remain leashed except in designated areas.
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes accommodates pets at their tent sites, RV spaces, and select cabins from April through mid-November. The campground sits just minutes from Pittsfield and offers full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs. Hiking trails near the campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with several paths leading to lakeside areas where pets can cool off. Campers should bring their own pet waste bags and water bowls as amenities specifically for pets are limited. The nearby Great River Road Campground allows pets at both tent and RV sites, with electric hookups and water access for swimming. Wildlife encounters are common in the area, so keeping dogs leashed protects both local animals and pets.
"The box was located next to the playground at the end of the loop of campsites. Overall, a nice place to spend the evening, would definitely stay again."
"So resorted to leave the fee in a mailbox near the official's RV. The campground is right above a lovely, which I rode around on my bicycle in about thirty minutes."
from $5 - $15 / night
Check Availability"The activities are not all day, so plan on some campside entertainment before 10am and after 6pm. Lake blow ups are included in price, but you must have a life vest. Bring your own to save money."
"you are close to the RR tracks but there aren't that many trains. It is not exactly where The dyrt sends you. "
"No facilities, short drive into town."
"In the morning, we loaded up our packs, put the little packs on the dogs (they have to carry their own food and water), and headed up the Red Oak Backpacking Trail."
"Not a bad State Park/Camp ground, theres an Amish store close by with ice and amenities. The map online is wrong when choosing a campsite though."
"This campground is located near the Mark Twain caves. There is also a winery located at the entrance to the campground."
"Just a short walk from the Mississippi River and downtown Hannibal. They have two caves you can tour along with a winery on site."
from $28 - $34 / night
Check Availability"Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly."
"There’s a house to rent or primitive camping trails have a map but need a little more marking on newer sections. Very well maintained. Neat look out points"
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Had a blast, pond was nice, did some fishing, rode bikes, walked trails. Will definitely go back again."
"You can still here some cars because of the highway but it wasn’t like really crazy. The part is a decent size if you don’t want to hear traffic go further in the back."
from $46 - $121 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $53 - $192 / night
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GuideA friend discovered this gem a while back and we now frequent it. Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks. We easily fit a dozen people over the 4th of July. Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly.
TravelerThis is our favorite campground in central Illinios. It is family and pet friendly. The owners are fantastic, friendly and caring. They keep the grounds in great shape and always have fun activities to participate in.
GuidePulled in 4/12, smaller campground, very few people here this time of year. Owners live right off the property so very convenient. Very nice owner Helen, came by the site to check us in. Right off a small county hwy, but not too noisy. Very quiet and relaxed place. No picnic talk or fire pit. They to have a public fit pit with free firewood. Laundry area is clean and 1.00 to was and .75 to dry. Gravel site with small grass area. minature golf and pet area. One trash receptical with recycling bins. Nice place for a stop over.
TravelerGorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!
ScoutStayed here for 2 nights, was a very peaceful and quite area to sleep. No disturbances. Right on the lake, plenty of fish. Bathrooms are fairly disgusting and full of spiders and there is a stray cat that stalks your food.
LegendGreat little campground just outside of Grafton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. The campground is located in an open grove of old trees. There were owls when we were there. In winter there are a lot of eagles feeding in the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers which meet at the park. The Lewis & Clark expedition started nearby. Most of the sites were fairly level, but I didn’t see any pull through sites. Lots of hiking trails, and the lodge has one of the best fried chicken dinners around on Sunday.
GuideCampgrounds close to Pere Marquette Lodge. Is located just north of Grafton that has many food and drink and antique shops. Campground is on the Illinois River with the Mississippi River nearby. Park has a boat launch and harbor. Campground has electric only and has a dump station. Most sites are spacious. Sites can be reserved on Reserve America.
TravelerI’ve been going to this campground since I was a child, it’s one of my favorite places to camp. A popular place, during the summer it’s always full and kids running around, people walking and running and riding bikes, walking dogs. Great trails too, ranging from half a mile to 3 miles. Nice lakes, kayaking rentals available, and a swimming beach too.
LegendThis quiet little campground had some hidden trails that would not expect to find in Illinois. The sites were shady and spaced out for some privacy. The woods around the lake make it a fun spot to explore with families The campground was quiet which lead to the enjoyment.
Pittsfield, Illinois sits in a valley region surrounded by rolling hills and farmland in western Illinois, approximately 270 feet above sea level. The camping season typically runs from April through October, with July temperatures averaging 86°F. Winter camping options remain limited due to seasonal closures and freezing temperatures that can affect water systems at most campgrounds.
Fishing opportunities: Pittsfield City Lake offers accessible shoreline fishing with multiple species available. "Had an excellent time, good views of the lake and not many people. Campsites were decent and the shower/toilet facilities too," notes a camper at Pittsfield City Lake.
Kayaking and canoeing: Several water access points provide paddling options on calm waters. At Buena Vista Farms Campground, "They offer kayaks, canoes, and peddle boats free to campers. There is an open cabin with games, books, and WiFi."
Hiking trails: Multiple difficulty levels accommodate various skill levels. "I love this camground! They have great hikes throughout the area. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and boats and fish in many locations," writes a visitor about Siloam Springs State Park.
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room to spread out at many area campgrounds. At Silo Access Area, "Very impressed with this beautiful location. The site is right on the Mississippi River! There are 13 sites for RVs and Travel Trailers. Three sites are curved to pull in and out easily."
River views: Mississippi River campsites offer unique perspectives on commercial river traffic. "This is a great place to watch that amazing river pass by. You sit and watch the barges and various things float by. Really great," notes a camper about Silo Access Area.
Budget-friendly options: Multiple affordable camping locations exist in the region. "Real nice campground with bathrooms and showers. Only $5 to tent camp here! Great view of the lake and easy to hike trails," reports a Pittsfield City Lake visitor.
Weather considerations: Seasonal variations affect camping conditions significantly. "This area WILL flood if the river floods; it WILL be buggy in the summer as the campground backs to a large wetlands area," cautions a reviewer about Dupont Reservation Conservation Area.
Train noise: Railroad tracks near river campsites create periodic noise disturbances. "On the other side of the wetlands is an active train track, so you may have train noise as well as barge noise on the river," notes another Dupont visitor.
Limited facilities: Many sites offer minimal amenities, requiring camper preparedness. "No frills camping on the edge of the fairgrounds, there are campsites mostly for RV's (full hook ups- 50 amp and 30 amp, and sites with sewer), and space for tents on the margins."
Activity planning: Multiple recreation options keep children engaged during longer stays. At McCully Heritage Project, "Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks."
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain playground equipment for younger visitors. "I just love the bridge across the pond. We had a picnic and the kids got to play on the playground equipment," shares a McCully Heritage Project day visitor.
Wildlife awareness: Prepare children for potential wildlife encounters. "Watch for ticks. Don't be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly," advises a McCully Heritage Project camper.
Site selection: Choose locations based on hookup needs and levelness. "Our site (B14) was not at all level. Used all my blocks to compensate for the forward and passenger site down slope. Other sites in B section had similar problems," notes a camper at Mark Twain Cave & Campground.
Connectivity options: Cellular and satellite service varies significantly by location. "AT&T coverage varied, with 1-2 Bars of LTE service and speeds between 0.4 and 3.5 MB/s. We had a clear view of the southern and northern sky, so we were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites."
Hookup positioning: Verify the location of electrical and water connections before setting up. "The electric and water hookups on some sites, at least ours, was at the back and on the wrong side. Our electric cord just reached the post," shares an RVer about Pittsfield City Lake.
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