Best RV Parks & Resorts near Springfield, IL
Several RV parks surrounding Springfield provide full hookup options with varying amenities. The Double J Campground and RV Park in Chatham offers pull-through sites with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections, operating year-round with spacious sites for large rigs. Illinois State Fair Campground provides RV camping from April through October with full hookup capabilities and big-rig accessibility in a more utilitarian setting. "Very clean and quiet. There is a lot of shade in the main part of the park," noted one camper about Double J. Springfield KOA in Rochester operates from April to November, featuring full hookup sites with 50-amp service and accommodations for large motorhomes and fifth wheels. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground includes RV sites with electric hookups and a dump station, though lacks direct sewer connections at individual sites.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for most Springfield area RV parks, particularly during summer months and fall when Lincoln historic sites draw increased tourism. The campgrounds within 20 miles of Springfield offer varied road access, with Double J providing easy highway access directly off I-55. Most RV sites throughout the region feature gravel pads rather than concrete, with some requiring leveling blocks on uneven terrain. Dump stations are available at most parks, though Illinois State Fair Campground and Double J Campground provide full sewer hookups at individual sites. A visitor commented that Double J staff "escort you to your site so that you're facing the right way and take a route that best suits your rig." Winter camping options are limited, with Double J being the primary year-round facility while other parks close seasonally.
