Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area near Manito, IL, features flat terrain with a mix of woodlands and wetlands. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Dickson Mounds Museum.

Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Manito, IL has a lot to offer. Manito is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Manito camping trip.

Manito

The Best Camping Near Manito, Illinois

This campground has walk-in only camping but it’s right next to where you park. It’s a quiet place in an open field surrounded by forest. Choose a campsite under some trees if you like. Vault toilets are up the hill. Garbage cans are plentiful. 

  

Deer run hiking trail is right in camp and gets you a bit of a hike. 

  

There is lots of fishing opportunity here. Spring lake is long and shallow. They allow pole fishing. We saw people fishing from boats as well as from nicely designed pullouts along the road. 

  

Be ready for a long slow drive in to the campground. Follow signs that direct you to the camp office. That’s where the camping is.

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