Camping areas around Weldon, Illinois sit on flat to gently rolling terrain at approximately 700 feet elevation. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity levels through August. The region experiences moderate rainfall throughout camping season, with spring months seeing the most precipitation—particularly May, when monthly rainfall averages 4-5 inches.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Clinton Lake State Recreation Area features a shoreline with surprisingly warm water for fishing. "The lake is unusually warm due to the discharge from the nearby nuclear plant," notes one camper, who mentions the "nice walking trail around the lake" for easy access to different fishing spots.
Pickleball courts: Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867 offers unexpected recreational amenities beyond typical campground features. "Pickle ball courts, playground, trash, full hook ups, clean, right next to the freeway and convenience store for quick getting in the road the next day," reports one visitor who appreciated these facilities.
Historic exploration: Friends Creek Campground provides access to an old one-room schoolhouse with guided tours available by appointment. A reviewer mentioned, "The old school house is a must see," and another noted the campground's proximity to "a historic schoolhouse, mowed trails to a nearby creek, gentle rolling hills, trees, birds & wildlife and a small bridge."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Friends Creek Campground earns praise for its layout and landscaping. "Level sites, clean restrooms and showers and friendly staff," writes one visitor. Another noted it's "surrounded by tall trees and next to a tall grass prairie conservation area," providing natural separation between campsites.
Well-maintained facilities: Weldon Springs State Park Campground receives consistent positive feedback about cleanliness. "Showers are cleaned daily. Host on site always ready to help," states one review. Another mentions, "The park has beautiful natural meadows, an old schoolhouse to explore, and a large pond with trails all the way around it."
Quiet atmosphere: D & W Lake RV Park offers tranquility despite highway proximity. As one camper described, "When we drove in, 1st impression, it gave off a 'Welcome' feel. Check-in was easy, we were pre-paid, we were taken directly to our pull-thru site." Another visitor noted, "Peaceful evening with gorgeous lake."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds enforce minimum stay requirements during peak periods. A Tin Cup RV Park visitor cautioned, "We reserved a one-night stay 6 weeks in advance for the Friday night of Memorial Day Weekend. We received a call 2 weeks before our stay telling us they won't honor the reservation because they've decided to impose a three-night minimum for the holiday weekend."
Highway noise levels: Kamp Komfort RV Park and Campground sites experience varying levels of traffic noise. "The trees seemed to block the noise well," reports one camper, while another mentions, "There is some road noise" despite being "very neat and clean" with "very friendly" staff.
Insect activity: Bug populations peak during certain periods. At Weldon Springs, one camper reported, "Worst bugs (mosquitoes and locusts) I've ever dealt with," while others noted that after heavy rainfall, "the bugs were as to be expected."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer play areas for children with varying capacities. "Kamp Komfort has some playground equipment for the kids as well as a big open space for playing and running," notes a family camper, who found this especially nice for their "large family."
Swimming options: Clinton Lake State Recreation Area provides beach access near certain campsites. "We stayed in the J loop, which was more family friendly and very close to the beach. There was a walking path from our site to the shore which was perfect for our young family to go back and forth on," reports one parent.
Kid-friendly site selection: When booking at Weldon Springs, consider specific loops based on your family's preferences. "While I wish the tent area and comfort station were closer to one another, the walk really wasn't all that bad from our campsite," reports one parent, who added, "the playground there were lots of kids and it's not a very big play area. But it was fun for the kids to play with other kids."
Tips from RVers
Check-in procedures: Love's RV Stop-Normal IL 867 has an electronic check-in system that can be challenging. "Saw that you could make your reservation when you got there. Turns out there's a tablet at the front gate that will let you get through the first 10 minutes of standing in the weather to make one," warns one RVer who had difficulties with the process.
Site specifications: RV sites near Weldon, Illinois vary in hookup types and surface materials. One visitor to Love's RV Stop mentioned, "Sites are concrete and level. If you're getting off the highway for an overnight stay these Loves are perfect." At Arrowhead Acres, sites accommodate larger vehicles with full hookups from April through October.
Set-up restrictions: Some campgrounds have specific rules about placement of equipment. At Kamp Komfort, a visitor noted, "You can't put the firepit on the grass, it has to be in the gravel, so that took away some of the coziness," and "You can't put a rug on the grass, so that makes relaxing right outside the door of the camper a little less enjoyable."
