Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Timewell, IL has a lot to offer. Timewell is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Timewell, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"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."
"While camping there we hiked some of the surrounding trails and fished at the lake."
$18 / night
"There are usually a lot of horse back riders on the hiking trails. Overall a great place to spend a weekend"
"There are some hiking trails and pavilions and a softball field. There’s a stage they sometimes have plays and bands."
$5 - $15 / night
"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."
"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."
$43 - $48 / night
"Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, nice park across street for walking dog. Very cool old metal playground equipment."
"We stayed here in our tent and while the tent area was closed for receding new grass the owner let us stay in a grassy area under the trees near the office."
$33 / night
"Nice lakes plus swimming and boating facilities. We stayed by Wakonda Lake in sn oversized site with steps leading down to a little beach."
"Our pad was close to the lake so a two minute walk and we’re fishing!"
$28 - $34 / night
"Just a short walk from the Mississippi River and downtown Hannibal. They have two caves you can tour along with a winery on site."
"Fortunate that we carry an adjustable step for coach entry. Showers and restrooms were good, but shower curtains need to be replaced. Great water. Works great !"
$6 / night
"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."
"From our cabin we walked grassy paths to a lovely bridge. Around the pond's perimeter are dispersed sites for tent-camping or possibly day-use."
$8 - $18 / night
"The road will surround the lake for an AMAZING motorcycle ride, or a walk with your dog."
"The hiking trails are challenging for 2 middle aged folks- lots of climbing up, then down, at some pretty steep inclines."
LegendHannibal is "someone's fading memory of a town," but you can tell it used to be a cool place. The Mark Twain history part of it is cool! The cave is fantastic with history galore and a reasonable price. The gift shop is also very very nice. The people checking you in and running the tours are great and very pleasant. The campground is under a nice canopy of oaks and is in a valley between two hillsides that contain caves. The place is very quiet and has a nice feel to it. The whole campground is gravel except for sites f1 through f12 which have grass and are bordered by a crystal clear rocky creek. Two older and smaller playgrounds, a picnic shelter, laundry, and a couple of community corn hole boards. Highly recommend a site under the trees along the creek in the C or F section. I think f10 is probably the best site. We enjoyed our stay in f2.
ScoutWe used to stay here once or twice a season, and it was one of our favorite campgrounds. Haven't been able to make it back to Hannibal for a few years. Went this past weekend. The "premium pull-through" spots are a joke. All gravel, way too close together. No way we could have had a fire that close to our camper or our neighbors. We ended up calling the office and moving to "F' section. The office personnel were very friendly. Still close together, but did have grass. In the older portion of the campground, they have changed some sites to make room for more, now it's way too crowded as well. A lot of the sites are pretty short and over half are all gravel.
ScoutHidden Gem! No facilities, short drive into town.
GuideWe stayed in mid-November when a lot of places are closed. They had electricity and the dump station was operating, but the water hookups were shut off and the bath house was closed for the winter. Water was available at a hydrant across from the bath house, but lacked a garden hose thread, so you could only fill water jugs. The roads are very narrow and in need of repair. Fee was $18.
TravelerClean bathrooms, friendly staff, nice park across street for walking dog. Very cool old metal playground equipment.
GuidePraire Lake Campground has 3 facilities on the lake. FAMILY camp for Rv, Tentand cabins. 1. 84 sites with Electric or 19 have FHU. 2. Primitive Camp has seven three-sided shelters to camp near or in for a fee of $6 per night 3. Group camp area. A separate location has the equestrian campground, Questing Hills, with 51 electric sites.
GuideLevel grass tent sites. Shade of trees. Electric outlets at sites. Water accessible. Bath house kept very clean. Plenty of hot water for showers. Picnic table & fire ring at site. Economical. Laundry. Ice bags available. Picnic shelter with sides, 3 picnic tables, small mini fridge, electric lights & outlets, ceiling fan, portable fan, water and deep sink available for campers to use.
TravelerAt one time this campground was a KOA campground so if you are familiar with KOA, you know the basic layout. We stayed here in our tent and while the tent area was closed for receding new grass the owner let us stay in a grassy area under the trees near the office. It was a great stsy and the restrooms and pool were nice and clean. We enjoyed ourselves and cooled off in the hot weather.
ScoutFriendly staff. Kayak and Pontoon to rent. Trails go all over the entire park! Clean showering facilities. Our furnished cabin faced the lake it was an incredible view. We had fun fishing and sitting by the campfire in the evenings. Overall definitely worth the 5 stars!!!! Thanks Ryan and all of the staff out there! We will revisit soon.
Camping near Timewell, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family adventure, there are several campgrounds to check out.
Camping near Timewell, Illinois, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Timewell, IL offers a wide range of camping options, with 56 campgrounds and RV parks near Timewell, IL and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Timewell, IL is Siloam Springs State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Timewell, IL.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Timewell, IL that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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