turkey bayou campground Illinois

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Fishing and hiking draw campers to Turkey Bayou Campground along the river outside Gorham, Illinois. The site runs free and stays uncrowded much of the time, with picnic tables, trash service, and pet-friendly rules on hand. Flooding is a known risk here, so checking local weather and river conditions before arrival is essential. Campers wanting more developed facilities can look into Wine Trail Wilderness a few miles to the southeast, or browse camping near Gorham for additional options in the area.

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Map & Directionsturkey bayou campground Illinois is located in Illinois near Gorham

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

37.68462580000002 N
89.4109043 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites


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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2026

Very secluded

Often empty, free, great hiking near by. Known to flood but it’s volunteer run and you will have to check local weather reports to know.

Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at turkey bayou campground Illinois?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at turkey bayou campground Illinois, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.