Best Equestrian Camping near Sullivan, IL

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Sullivan

50 Reviews of 7 Sullivan Campgrounds

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  Aaron B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 6, 2024

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Lakeside Relaxation

  These walk in sites check all the boxes.  At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from.  About half the sites were filled by the second day we were there.  We settled on 62, which is spacious and provides access to the path from the front and behind where you can walk into site 64 as well.  A parking area with a single spot for each camp site is well marked and by two vault toilets.  Park staff and host were great.  A decent fishing spot is just in front of site 64.  $8 for IL residents is hard to beat, if you don't need an RV spot with electric.  A water source is also by the parking spots.  The weekend we were there the weather had cooled some and a great breeze was coming off the lake.  Springfield being so close is a bonus.

  The only negative is like any spot and how previous people leave the camp looking before you are there.  Some garbage in the fire pit and random spots are par for the course in any state park.  Pick up the trash and dump it in the dumpster by the parking lot.  Leave the site better than you found it is our motto.

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  Olivia L.

  Scout

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area

  Great

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  Jareth C.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 18, 2024

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Beautiful views

  Came here in winter and it’s really beautiful. Lots of amenities and big spots, will come again

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  Jareth C.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 1, 2024

  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area

  Clean park, cheap prices. Would definitely come back

  The park is reasonable priced, beautiful surrounding and friendly staff. Would definitely come again. The only downside is that it’s somewhat far from supply stores

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  Colin H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park

  Beautiful, affordable and friendly

  The camp host was super friendly, the sites were large and the primitive sites at the back were incredibly beautiful! The prices were very low.

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  JASON L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2023

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Hickory Point Heaven

  There's really no way to describe this campground except for: Accommodating. Beautiful. Clean. Convenient. Peaceful. Relaxing. We have spent many weekends here and have never had a bad experience. Tony and Danielle and the rest of the entire campground host staff and crew do absolutely everything to make sure you have a great stay!!! We appreciate them and this wonderful campground. Our favorite sites are 13, 18, 23. Please visit and enjoy!

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  Mike G.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 15, 2023

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Fantastic lakeside camping

  I stayed at the tent sites. They are first come, first served, and a short walk from the parking spots. There are times of RV sites also, although the host said most all are reservable and only a handful are firstcome, first served. There are restrooms and a shower house that are clean.

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  JASON L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 26, 2022

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Well maintained and convenient

  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. Sites are spacious and campground is quiet and leisurely during the week. Beautiful shoreline lots. 30 amp service. Decent AT&T cellular coverage (it varies but able to stream, etc )

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  Sally G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2022

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  60th Birthday Camping

  It’s a beautiful location right by the water. The only issue is it slants a little. Very clean camp grounds . Bathrooms are just ok.

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  Heidi

  Scout

  

  Aug. 7, 2022

  Wolf Creek State Park Campground

  Mediocre state park

  I was looking to stay at a state park with swimming and had never been to this one. I stayed here from Wednesday to Saturday. I was surprised when I arrived that there wasn’t a ranger, host, or campground office to check in with. There was a self registration kiosk on the site that was supposed to be the host. I never saw a ranger the entire time I was there and the host didn’t show up until Friday. The bathrooms were dirty and weren’t cleaned until Friday. The beach was small and also not well kept. I only saw one hiking trail. Many of the other campers had boats, so I guess it might be a good place to stay if you’re a boater, but not so much if you’re looking to do much hiking. The campsites weren’t bad, but most were kind of small and close together.

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  Carol

  Guide

  

  Jun. 11, 2022

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Pretty views, gross bathrooms

  This park is pretty quiet, the lake itself looked nasty - no swimming allowed. Primitive sites were walk in. Other sites had electric. There were some cabins available. The bathrooms were not cleaned the whole time I was there, and they were disgusting. Showers required a push button activation every 10-15 seconds, but after About the 10th time I did get a little hot water.

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  Tracie E.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 19, 2021

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  NICE ! ! !

  Beautiful campground. Very open & spacious. Sites are very large with plenty of room between neighbors. Also all sites are gravel & graded well and level except for the 2 Handicapped sites—Concrete pads on those (IL Disable RESIDENTS ONLY). Very good lake access & multiple public docks. Restrooms/shower houses are nice & well taken care of. Hosts Don & Jill were great.

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  RebootingU S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Quiet and peaceful lake campsite

  This campground is very clean and super easy to fit any rig. Most sites have lake views and have electric hookup but no water hookup. However communal bathrooms and showers are clean. Sites are fairly close together tough. You can purchase firewood and ice at campground.

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  Kaitlin D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2021

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Our fave place

  This is our close to home, fave weekender site. Electric only but still love. Spaced out, gravel sites and asphalt roads. We always get sites with our own private dock to fish from. Spotty reception but it’s great to unplug.

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  G C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 7, 2021

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Nice Campground

  Spent a tent night here at the Deer Run portion of the camp.  It's a nice, well kept campground with clear level spots.  Bathrooms are basic and in the front of the camp loops so you have a walk if you stay in the back like I did.  Also, water is in the center of the loop so not very convenient.  Each space did have power and the price was reasonable.  I'd recommend staying near the front or in a trailer.

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  Broccoli N.

  Scout

  

  May. 5, 2021

  Whitley Creek - Lake Shelbyville

  Amazing. Beauty in nature. Just serene beyond any kind of serenity that the big city brings. Nothing is able to induce such strait ultimate. ]l

  You will never know the person that you are until you have enjoyed this camp and quoncored.

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  Jana C.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 26, 2021

  Whitley Creek - Lake Shelbyville

  Huge lake, nice camping

  Camped here in a tent. Loved it. Raccoons are really brave and ate not afraid of humans. They know how to rip open a tent for food. Nothing is safe here. But a beautiful lake and campground.

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  Jana C.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 26, 2021

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Loved camping here

  I camped here in a tent before we had an rv. The primitive sites were perfectly quiet and away from others. Toilet was close and so was parking. I kind of miss tent camping!!!

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  Sadie R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2020

  Wolf Creek State Park Campground

  Beautiful/Quiet during week!

  We stopped in to Wolf Creek State Park later in the day on a Wednesday after trying to stop at a different campground that was closed. We were worried about finding a spot as the sun was going down so we called even though no one usually answers phones at state parks (esp during COVID). The woman that answered was SO nice and I was so happy to hear a voice on the other end. So that’s a huge plus. You can reserve spots online in advance but clearly we did not because we didn’t know we’d be headed there. Same day is first come first serve. We are tent people and love primitive camping in spots where we can really be away from everyone and at least pretend like we’re alone. Rolling in in the dark, we weren’t motivated to checkout the walk-in campsites. And it wasn’t necessary because the area - which if full would’ve been pretty cramped for our taste- was absolutely empty. So we were happy. Many many spots for RVs all next to one another but there was tree cover for some and the possibility of a little bit of privacy but not much in that area.

  We had an almost full moon, but otherwise I think the stars would’ve been pretty awesome. The next morning we woke up and took a little hike down to Shelby Resevoir to see what was around. We were at campsite 18 and it was about 10 min hike down over there. Beautiful and big! Maybe good swimming I would assume? Too late in the year for us.

  We will definitely be back to checkout more of the primitive/walk-in/hike in sites! Hiking trails look interesting and fun and Eagle Creek State Park is just across the water (that’s the bigger one). The 4 stars was because the sites are pretty close together which- even with RVs- I think people mind- but maybe not? We love to be back in the woods ans I do think there is an option for that. We just didn’t have time to check it out. Will update!

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  Felicia

  Scout

  

  Sep. 19, 2020

  Wolf Creek State Park Campground

  Clean campground

  Clean campground but camping proximity is very close.

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  Sonya A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Wolf Creek State Park Campground

  Very nice state park

  Nice big spots. 30 and 50 amp available. Right on lake Shelbyville. 309 spots 141 are reservable

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  Susan L.

  Legend

  

  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!

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  Jamie C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2020

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Was a nice stay

  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. Picnic table and fire pit were in good shape. Plenty of shade! Camp host were very nice and helpful. Non flushable restrooms were clean and stocked. It stormed pretty bad the second night there. Woke up to find my tent wasnt so waterproof. But made most of it that morning because I was also leaving that day. On my second most recent trip we stayed in the loop on an electrical site. Once again the sites were clean and the fireplace was clean and ready. Camp host were once again very helpful and polite. The kids had a great time even though due to covid-19 the playground was closed. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is the fact that the trails and bridges were in horrible condition. It was heartbreaking to see them in this condition as I've walked them since a child.

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  Jamie G.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2020

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Great family campground

  Lots are spacious & grounds are well kept. Restrooms were clean. Lots of trails, Lake Sangchris is very close by for fishing & kayaking. Quiet campground; great place to unwind.

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  Nathaniel K.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2019

  Wolf Creek State Park Campground

  Quiet place

  Nice park, spacious sites, bring plenty of water hose. The water faucets for fill up can be a bit far away.. Shower house was older but was heated and water was hot.. Definately will be back again.

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  Lon K.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2019

  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area

  Very well kept up

  Clean and very nice campsites.

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  J K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 3, 2019

  Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

  Clean campground right on the lake!

  Beautiful state owned campground that is well maintained and has everything you could want including mostly shaded sites that are level and have plenty of room and many sit right on the lake. There are even cabins to rent in the hickory point campground.