Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Brian O.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020

bring your hammock

 If you like your hammock, or anything you can string between trees, this is the place. The campground is in a stand of tall lodgepole pines with no lower branches. This means there's little privacy, but lots of shade and trees everywhere.
 There is a nice man-made lake for canoeing/kayaking or fishing. No power boats.
 There is a row of hike-in tent site along the trail connecting the campground to the lake. At the lake, there is a General store and above that, a nice restaurant serving farm to table food and snacks.
 There is also a historic Round barn museum on the grounds. Nice trails that are pretty easy to hike.
 There is one cabin available to rent, which is quite secluded with a view of the lake. Nearby attractions are the Woodland Palace home and park, Historic Bishop Hill town and the Corner Coop Cupcakes & Ice Cream.

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  • Review photo of Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area by Brian O., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area by Brian O., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area by Brian O., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area by Brian O., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area by Brian O., November 12, 2020