Bartender was perplexed when I asked to (car) camp in December but was very friendly and let me do my thing even in their off season! Sooo much cheaper than SR and actually much close to the hiking trails.

Close to local parks. Walking distance to bar. Great for when the other grounds are filled. Pics from Matthiessen

open field type setting within walking distance to starved rock. there’s a bar out front and you can drive right up to your tent.

Open field primitive camping, price is $8.00 per person. Located behind papa murphs bar right across the street from St. Louis canyon at starved rock state park