Established Camping
Kaskaskia Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (formerly the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Mississippi River - Kaskaskia River
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Kaskaskia river project
Ran by the U.S. army core of engineers. About 15 sites all have 50 amp hook up. Water fill available during season and dump station. $20 a night with shower house and vault toilets. Back up to river with great view, and boat ramps. First come, first serve.
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Basic amenities, not bad for a local getaway.
USE THE ADDRESS ON THE WEBSITE, NOT FROM THIS APP
This campsite is actually about 25 miles or so south from what the app is showing on here, use the website listed above to get the correct address. All RV sites with electric, about 10 near the lock & dam and 5 further down the road near the trail head/old boat ramp. The camp sites further back are better shaded and near restrooms. First come first serve, as far as I could tell. Not much to do besides camp & fish, no swimming allowed. The boat dock near the trail head was closed & dried up. The trail is very short, flat, & paved, leads to a nice overlook of the confluence. I camped closer to the lock & dam, it was decent. The activity at the lock & dam was loud during early morning. No shade on one side but fire ring, electric, & picnic table provided. Paid $20. I will go back & try to snag a better site for a weekend & explore the visitor center.
Unable to find this location
There is no signage for this location , the only slight indication is a boat ramp sign that leads to a area by the river , there is a pavilion and it appears you can fish , but no camping location anywhere
Location
Kaskaskia Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (formerly the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam is located in Illinois
Coordinates
38.18868321 N
89.88749555 W