Best Glamping near Wolf Lake, IL

Springfield KOA and Crazy Horse Campground provide the premier glamping experiences near Wolf Lake, featuring climate-controlled accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern comforts. Springfield KOA houses luxury safari-style tents and boutique glamping pods set on spacious green grounds with full amenities including comfortable beds with linens provided, electricity, and private fire rings at each site. Crazy Horse offers deluxe canvas accommodations with picnic tables and nearby shower facilities maintained to exceptional standards. Both locations include access to clean bathroom facilities, drinking water, and trash service while maintaining a natural outdoor setting. Visitors can enjoy full hookups, fifty-amp service, and modern conveniences not typically found in traditional camping. "Beautiful campground! Super clean and peaceful. Highly recommend," noted one Springfield KOA guest about their experience.

Waverly Lake City Park distinguishes itself with unique yurt accommodations situated directly on the waterfront, offering exceptional views and privacy between sites. Guests can rent kayaks or pontoons to explore the lake, with fishing opportunities directly from the shoreline near the glamping sites. Spring Lake Park near Macomb features furnished lakeside glamping cabins with incredible views, maintained trails circling the entire park, and boat rentals for water activities. The geodesic domes and camping pods at these locations provide a distinctive overnight experience with proximity to natural attractions. One visitor at Spring Lake described their stay: "Just lovely so spacious and clean. Gorgeous view of lake from cabins. We had fun fishing and sitting by the campfire in the evenings." Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with some locations requiring reservations well in advance.

Best Glamping Sites Near Wolf Lake, Illinois (10)

    1. Crazy Horse Campground

    5 Reviews
    Jacksonville, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 886-2089

    "Fire pit. AT&T wireless service. Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield."

    "It is family and pet friendly. The owners are fantastic, friendly and caring. They keep the grounds in great shape and always have fun activities to participate in."

    2. Schuy

    2 Reviews
    Timewell, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 322-6628

    "There are some hiking trails and pavilions and a softball field. There’s a stage they sometimes have plays and bands."

    "Friendly staff, clean restroom & showers. Will definitely stay here again."

    3. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "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. "

    "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."

    4. Riverside Park

    3 Reviews
    Sherman, IL
    32 miles
    +1 (217) 546-4103

    $20 - $50 / night

    "We were looking for somewhere last minute on the 4th of July and we were welcomed here. All RV/ camper sites are close to the bath and shower houses."

    "Lots of fun trails with great views! Most trails are accessible from the parking area. Good for pictures at sunrise and sunset!"

    5. Springfield KOA

    9 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-7002

    "No trains, no interstate noise. It was great after a long day traveling. Bathrooms/showers are very clean& decorated nicely. Staff was courteous. Our site was fine."

    "Lots of wonderful signs directing you to the campground once you exit the interstate. Secluded. Quite. Not crowded, even when it's full."

    6. Spring Lake Park - Macomb

    8 Reviews
    Macomb, IL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 833-2052

    "Friendly 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. "

    "Miles of trails. Staff and caretakers keep the trails extremely clean. Excellent views of the large lake the trails go around."

    7. Waverly Lake City Park

    3 Reviews
    Woodson, IL
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 435-4611

    "As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit."

    8. Kentuckiana Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mackinaw, IL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 449-3274

    "When Unhitching if there is anyone waiting to drive by, you feel kind of rushed. Don’t let it make you forget wheel chocks or something important. They have a nice pond."

    "We stayed here last year and will likely stay there again this year when we are back in Illinois. The park has two sides, one side closer to the stage."

    9. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes

    5 Reviews
    Pittsfield, IL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 285-6719

    "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."

    10. Deer Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Lincoln, IL
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 786-4873

    "Near the back you can camp right alongside the river. Amenities are minimal, there are just port-a-potties for restrooms but they are very clean."

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  • Rayn C.
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Spring Lake Park - Macomb

    Just lovely so spacious and clean. Gorgeous view of lake from cabins.

    Friendly 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.

  • Aaron B.
    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.

  • RebootingU S.
    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.

  • John H.
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Waverly Lake City Park

    Nice little lake and camp ground

    I've stayed here a couple times now. Each time there has only been one other person. It's quiet and peaceful, however there's not much to do. As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit.

  • Leslie G.
    Jul. 14, 2022

    Riverside Park

    Good last minute campground

    We were looking for somewhere last minute on the 4th of July and we were welcomed here. All RV/ camper sites are close to the bath and shower houses. We had electricity and water hookups and a picnic table available. This site is close to a large industrial strip for shopping and restaurants if you don’t want to cook! Also close to the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

  • Cynthia K.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Springfield KOA

    Very quiet

    This KOA is in a rural area. The signage to get there was very good, plus we had our GPS to help out. This area is QUIET! No trains, no interstate noise. It was great after a long day traveling. Bathrooms/showers are very clean& decorated nicely. Staff was courteous. Our site was fine. This KOA has many family activities, including a pool, mini golf, jumping pillow& a huge field for the kids to play. Cell service was fine. 

    Only bad thing- While checking in, the lady told me we couldn't use our sewer. She said the whole row was backing up. Since the dump station was also in this line, we couldn't dump. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I talked my husband out of dumping when we left the state park we were at because we were going to a KOA with a full hookup site! We camped at Springfield KOA Journey in a Travel Trailer.

  • Susan L.
    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!

  • Leanne B.
    Sep. 19, 2019

    Crazy Horse Campground

    Great family campground

    Really love this Campground! The owners are a young family, with a bunch of kids! They live across the road to handle any issues. The lodge/office is open til 8. Level packed gravel sites. We have a 40’ class A. Plenty of pull thru sites. Back in sites are great too. Lots of trees. Good shade. Well kept grounds. 2 catch and release ponds. Playground. Fire pit. AT&T wireless service. Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield. We were there last weekend and will be there again at the end of the month. Happy Camping!

  • Ryan L.
    Apr. 19, 2021

    Kentuckiana Campground

    Community feel, a bit cramped

    Easy to find large campground. This place has seasonal spots as well. They will have a runner guide you to your spot and assist you in parking. The sites are a bit cramped. When Unhitching if there is anyone waiting to drive by, you feel kind of rushed. Don’t let it make you forget wheel chocks or something important. They have a nice pond. They also have a kids play area in the Hollar, Complete with a giant slide. They will deliver firewood to you, or there is a farm around the corner on the main road toward Casey’s, that also sells firewood. There is no cell/LTE reception out here (Sprint or Verizon). We drove to Casey’s for a pizza and got a small cell signal there. If you like to watch movies, I recommend bringing a DVD player since you likely won’t be able to stream Netflix etc. The country music Opry was held outside because of a virus or something. It was a nice extra treat. There was an ice cream truck on hand during the show, for a $5 or so per item. We were located close to the park and pavilion, and the first morning we woke up to some kind of faint banging outside. I though someone was fixing a building, but it turned out to be acorns falling onto the pavilion roof. It wasn’t terrible but suggest requesting a site away from the pavilion if it might bother you. Overall a good experience, we’ll be back.


Guide to Wolf Lake

Rural central Illinois offers unique glamping options close to Wolf Lake, Illinois, with many sites operating April through October. The Springfield area sees relatively mild summers with average highs around 85°F in July, while spring and fall camping seasons bring cooler temperatures in the 60-70°F range. Several campgrounds in this region feature waterfront accommodations with varying levels of amenities.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Sangchris Lake State Park Campground provides excellent lakeside fishing with multiple docks directly accessible from the campground. "We always get sites with our own private dock to fish from," notes Kaitlin D., who frequents the park. The lake is well-stocked and accommodates both shore fishing and boat angling.

Water recreation: Spring Lake Park - Macomb offers affordable boat rentals for exploring the lake. "Kayak/Canoe/Pontoon rentals. CHEAP primitive camping. Miles of trails," mentions Nick D. The park maintains clean trails with excellent lake views according to multiple visitors.

Hiking trails: The area features several well-maintained trail systems. At Sangchris Lake, visitors can enjoy shoreline paths with wildlife viewing opportunities. "Beautiful state park, but hopefully you won't have the same experience I did with the electric hookup," explains Susan L., who still gave the park five stars despite temporary power issues.

What campers like

Private lake access: Sangchris Lake State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its shoreline sites. "This is our close to home, fave weekender site. Electric only but still love. Spaced out, gravel sites and asphalt roads," reports Kaitlin D., highlighting the private docks available at many campsites.

Family-friendly environments: Kentuckiana Campground offers extensive children's activities. "Great place for kids. Decent little parks. Huge slide in the holler. Spots are kind of cramped and close together, one of our favorite places though!" shares Nick W. The campground includes two fishing ponds that don't require fishing licenses.

Peace and quiet: Waverly Lake City Park provides a more secluded experience with spread-out campsites. "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," notes Darren D., though he warns about mosquitoes.

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Most glamping accommodations near Wolf Lake operate from April through October or early November, with limited off-season availability. Sangchris Lake State Park specifies an April 1 to January 16 season.

Reservation requirements: Crazy Horse Campground fills quickly during peak season. "We camp out there every other weekend and took our friends out camping with us this weekend. The owners are really great people and genuinely care about the customers and the campgrounds," mentions Scott A. about this popular destination.

Cell service variations: Network coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. At Crazy Horse Campground, Sarah S. reports "No Verizon wireless service here or anywhere for about a 45 mile radius," while Sangchris Lake has "Decent AT&T cellular coverage (it varies but able to stream, etc)" according to Jason L.

Weather preparedness: Spring camping often brings mud after rain. Springfield KOA visitor Keith D. notes "Only down fall is there needs to be more rock on the sites, the sites get muddy after a rain!" Pack appropriate footwear for variable conditions.

Tips for camping with families

Entertainment options: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes caters specifically to families with children. "Great for a family with kids of all ages. 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," advises ELLYN P.

Safety considerations: Waverly Lake requires vigilance with wildlife. "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," warns Darren D., suggesting families bring appropriate repellent and secure food.

Budget-friendly options: Several campgrounds offer affordable alternatives to premium glamping near Wolf Lake. Spring Lake Park features primitive camping described as "CHEAP" by Nick D., while still offering boat rentals and clean facilities.

Tips from RVers

Site selection guidance: Springfield KOA offers full-service RV accommodations but requires planning. "Our site was fine. This KOA has many family activities, including a pool, mini golf, jumping pillow& a huge field for the kids to play. Cell service was fine," reports Cynthia K., though she experienced sewer issues during her stay.

Power options: Riverside Park Campground provides electricity and water hookups. Leslie G. shares, "We had electricity and water hookups and a picnic table available. This site is close to a large industrial strip for shopping and restaurants if you don't want to cook! Also close to the Illinois State Fairgrounds."

Navigation considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access routes. Mary G. comments about Springfield KOA: "Lots of wonderful signs directing you to the campground once you exit the interstate. The roads leading to the campground are narrow, luckily we didn't encounter someone coming the other way!"

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