turkey bayou campground Illinois

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 Sep. 8, 2026

Nice Free Camp Site

Super Long Gravel road, decently groomed though, otherwise no complaints. This place is clean, picnic tables and fire rings at every site. Nice pond. Tether ball. Horse shoe pit. Cell Service isn’t too bad. And when you factor in that this place is completely taken care of by volunteers you come to appreciate how clean and well taken care of it is even more. Good free camp spot if you’re passing through or even if you need a little remote weekend away.

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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.

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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.