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Best Equestrian Sites Near Virginia, IL (9)
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Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Chandlerville, Illinois21 Reviews40 Photos4 SavesA primitive camping area at Jim Edgar Panther Creek has seven three-sided shelters to camp near or in for a fee of $6 per night. Hikers and mountain bike riders must travel approximately a quarter-mile from the nearest parking lot to access the shelters.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
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$6 / night
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Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Rochester, Illinois19 Reviews51 Photos54 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Questing Hills Equestrian Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Chandlerville, Illinois1 Review2 Photos2 SavesQuesting Hills has 51 electric sites. A Class AA campground has 18 sites that have sewer drops and water hookups at the sites and an additional 64 class A sites. A new shower building is available.
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- RVs
$20 / night
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Siloam Springs State Park Campground
Liberty, Illinois10 Reviews41 Photos49 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Waverly Lake City Park
Woodson, Illinois2 Reviews5 Photos5 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
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- Group
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Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Rochester, Illinois11 Reviews10 Photos36 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Horseman's Park — Sand Ridge State Forest
Forest City, Illinois3 Reviews14 Photos13 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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$8 / night
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Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area
Augusta, Illinois2 Reviews13 Photos3 SavesWeinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is an area of rolling hills with a meandering creek in western Illinois. The 772-acre site, including a 4-acre pond, is located in Schuyler County, 3 miles east of Augusta north of Route 101. Mrs. Gertrude K. Allen presented a deed for about 500 acres of what is now Weinberg-King SFWA land to the State of Illinois in May 1968. An additional 295 acres were later purchased by the Department of Natural Resources to expand the site.
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- Reservable
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$18 / night
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Deer Run Campground — Sangchris Lake State Park
Rochester, Illinois2 Reviews3 Photos2 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Virginia
71 Reviews of 9 Virginia Campgrounds
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.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Prairie Lake Campground @Jim Edgar Panther Creek
Pleasant campground with 2 loops. Clean bathrooms with showers. Choice of full hookup or just electric on outer perimeters of each loop. Small fishing lake. 2 campground host sites with wood and ice for sale.
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
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.
Siloam Springs State Park Campground
Hidden Gem of Illinois...
This site was so much better than what I was expecting! My friend, Kari, her 3 Doodles, my Beagle, and I camped out the first night in the group section, because there's hardly anyone there and we got there too late in the day to actually start hiking. 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. I don't know if we started at the beginning or not, but we parked by a little wooden bridge and the hill to start off our adventure kinda kicked my ass a little bit. After we made it up the initial incline, the landscape was beautiful and varied from flat areas to valleys and some creeks (which I was very thankful for after a few hours in 90° and 25 lbs on my back). We ended up setting up camp at a spot we thought was nice just before it got dark, because we didn't know where or how much further the primitive hike-in campsites were. The next day, we figured it out, but we wouldn't have made it there before dark. Towards the end, there were stairs built into the earth that were way too difficult to manage when your legs are jelly and your pack is heavy, so it was almost easier trying to take the side of the stairs and make your own little path, so just a heads up there. We had so much fun the whole time and I can't wait to go back for some snow camping later this year (they are open year round)!!!
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.
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!
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.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Great Friendly, Family Park
We certainly didn’t expect the Prairie Lake Campground to be full in late October! Both loops were full, but there was just enough space for us to squeeze in for 2 nights! (A few spaces seemed to be filled with deer hunters who were up and out quite early.) Site has electricity with water centrally located in the center of the loop. We needed a 100 ft fresh water hose to fill up. Luckily a friendly neighbor had one for us to borrow! Nice warm bath house had push button showers with locks on the stalls with a dry space to dress inside the stall. Lake has boat dock with about 6 slips. The point on the lake was a beautiful setting for a fall wedding on Saturday! Lots of families with kids riding bikes around the loop and some playing wiffle ball in the open field. Each spot had a picnic table and fire ring. Our spot, #78 sat under a tree with great shade. Bagged ice is available at 1st host site for $4 and a bundle of firewood for $6
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 )
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.
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.
Siloam Springs State Park Campground
First Stay
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. The site I chose appeared off by itself on the map and when I arrived it was in the same area as all other sites.
Waverly Lake City Park
Great Location
My wife and I really enjoy this campsite.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
peaceful camping in the middle of nowhere
we stayed for four days at the end of October. There was alot of rain and our site was pretty muddy. we made the best of it and always enjoy the local area and small towns. We have stayed here several times and will again.
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.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Nice and clean!
We stayed at a full hookup spot nice shade and well kept grass. Went kayaking which is nice and I’m sure canoeing would be to. Showers are kept and open and the stall locks.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Great place for a local getaway
Great local place to camp. Beautiful lake with fishing and boat access. Cabins on the water. A lot of full hookup spots available with roughly 7 first come, first serve.
Waverly Lake City Park
Quiet and Pleasant
My wife and I were homeless for a month and needed to break out the tents. We had a pleasant and fairly private experience. Each site is spread out and fairly well. Be mindful of field roaches and raccoons at night, as we had to learn the hard way the morning after our first night. Oh, and the mosquitoes are BRUTAL. Come prepared.
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.
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.
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area
Great for equestrian and hiking but not much shade in the other loop
This is a large state park with separate camping loops. The equestrian loop was popular and we saw many there. It has plenty of shade and even what looked to be a horse water trough.
The non-equestrian loop was not as nice. There are a few spots with morning shade but the whole place will get that hot afternoon sun. We saw a couple RVs running a/c with the electric sites. There is a central picnic shelter. Maybe this will be better when the younger trees grow tall enough to be shadier.
There are some grass covered hiking trails that are wonderful. A few picnic areas add up with some fishing spots to make this a great place to enjoy. We found that it was close enough to another state park to camp there and travel back for day visits.
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.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Spacious spots located near Springfield
Spacious spots some tree covered. Hiking, biking path, a pond, and quiet overall.
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Great campground
Lots to do at this campground. Hiking, biking, fishing.
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!!!
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Nice of the beaten path campground on a lake
The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are fairly well spaced with lots of grass and open areas. We were in site 26, one of the FHU sites, for 10 days. Most of the sites were deceptively unlevel though. Our front wheels were about 4” off of the ground on our 36’ Class A, even though the reservation system lists the grade as“None”. Our site also had a fairly large but shallow depression on the passenger side of the pad that filled with water and got muddy when it rained, which it did the entire week. The water did tend to drain quickly, but the mud persisted for a little while. 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. Although the campground is supposed to have WiFi for purchase through a 3rd party, I was unable to get a stable connection to it. There is no cable, but we did have DISH satellite coverage at our site, as would most of the sites, as there are only fairly small trees in the campground itself, and I didn’t test OTA DTV channels.
The sewer opening was quite a bit larger than any of our adapter rings, and although we had dumped our gray tank several times during our stay, on the last two days, the sewer drain did backup and spill out a little, so be aware and watch closely. It also happened to one of our neighbors as well the same day. The park staff, who were very friendly and helpful, are aware of the issue and are trying to look into it.
There are several trails around the campground area, but it was cold and rainy the entire week we were there, and so unfortunately didn’t get to hike any, but would have liked to. This park is really off of the beaten path, so be sure to stock up groceries, propane, etc. before arriving.
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