Public Campground
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area near Augusta, IL, features flat terrain with a mix of forests and open fields. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Mississippi River and the historic town of Nauvoo.
Description
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is an area of rolling hills with a meandering creek in western Illinois. The 772-acre site, including a 4-acre pond, is located in Schuyler County, 3 miles east of Augusta north of Route 101. Mrs. Gertrude K. Allen presented a deed for about 500 acres of what is now Weinberg-King SFWA land to the State of Illinois in May 1968. An additional 295 acres were later purchased by the Department of Natural Resources to expand the site.
Reservation Info
In the equestrian area, there are 19 class B/E campsites (electrical hookups and pads) open to equestrian campers. In the non-equestrian area, there are 29 B/E campsites available to campers.
Reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.
Detours Nearby
Lower Augusta Skunk River Access
1 hr 4 min away
Indian Lake Park
1 hr 20 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 44 min from Peoria, IL
- 1 hr 56 min from Davenport, IA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Bloomington, IL
Location
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Illinois
Directions
Located 2 miles east of Augusta Illinois on route 101.
Coordinates
40.22800643 N
90.89861228 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
