A family-owned campground just off the interstate in Brownstown, Illinois, Okaw Valley Kampground draws a steady mix of long-haul travelers and seasonal regulars who return year after year. The pond is visible from most sites on the property, and a no-license-required catch-and-release fishing area gives anglers a low-stakes reason to linger. Some campers stay a single night. Others, clearly, never quite leave.
Pull-through sites on the full hookup side run long and narrow, with gravel surfaces and small fire rings. Sites accommodate rigs up to 75 feet, and multiple reviewers confirm same-day reservations are generally possible. The water/electric overflow area on the north end tends to be quieter, with many of the seasonal trailers sitting empty during the week. One caveat: sites can feel close together, and some reviewers note that the gravel surface generates dust. Mickie S. calls the showerhouse "great," and cleanliness of the bathrooms comes up repeatedly across reviews, with Shirley M. describing it as "the cleanest I have seen at a campsite."
The campground has a pool with a covered pavilion, a small walking path, a camp store, and paddle boats on the pond. WiFi is available on site. There is some highway noise given the location, though most reviewers describe it as minor. Cell service gets a couple of mentions but no consistent signal complaints. The owners are frequently cited for going well beyond standard hospitality, including accommodating late-season arrivals in late November when water lines had freeze protection in place.
Campers passing through the region on longer road trips make up a significant share of visitors, many using the campground as a convenient overnight stop. The nearby town of Vandalia and surrounding area provide resupply options for those exploring camping near Vandalia. Laundry facilities have been noted as occasionally out of service during facility upgrades, so it's worth confirming availability when booking. Pets are allowed, and reservations can be made in advance.
Those wanting a different setup in the area might consider Kaskaskia Dragon RV Park to the southwest as an alternative.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOkaw Valley Kampground is located in Illinois near Vandalia
Directions
From jct I-70 (exit 68) & US 40: Go 100 feet N on US 40, then 1/4 mi W on Frontage Road (Boley Dr).
Address
1325 Boley Rd
Brownstown, IL 62418
Coordinates
38.97657987 N
89.00208236 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/13/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/13/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/13/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 15 min from Decatur, IL
- 1 hr 20 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 22 min from Champaign, IL


















