Peoria, Illinois Top RV Parks and Campgrounds

Galesburg East Campground

You may not be able to see this Good Sam RV park near Peoria, Illinois if the cornstalks around it are too high. The road that passes by Galesburg East Campground in Knoxville is not extremely close to it, so guests don’t hear a lot of traffic noise. Campers can fish in the pond or hike along the trails in peaceful serenity.

Evening Star Camping Resort

Sandwiched between Springfield and Peoria, Evening Star Camping Resort boasts a relaxing, small-town getaway vibe but has no shortage of things to do during your stay. Your kids can participate in talent competitions, make crafts, enjoy hayrides and fire truck rides, or use one of the sports courts onsite. Family excursions are abundant here too; the Chautauqua tiol Wildlife Refuge and The Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery are within a short driving distance.

Lake Thunderbird Association (Members Only)


Carl Spindler Campground & Mari

Situated along the banks of the Illinois River, this 15-acre Peoria campground can be found on Access Road #7. You can actually see the city on the other side of the waterway as the river is about a mile wide at this point. The next time you’re in Central Illinois between March 1 and December 1, stop in and rent a campsite.

Mt. Hawley Mobile Home Park

This trailer park in Peoria, Illinois is located just south of the intersection of State Routes 40 and 6. Since it’s within the city limits, it gives you quick access to restaurants and stores. Travelers have been living and vacationing at Mt. Hawley Mobile Home Park for more than 45 years.

Millpoint RV Park

Drive to Upper Peoria Lake and check out the campsites at Millpoint RV Park; they’re spacious enough for enormous rigs. Although this park is closed December through February, it’s a beautiful place to camp the rest of the year. Spring Bay Fen ture Reserve is right beside the campground, and a beach is within a short walking distance.

Jubilee College State Park

An Illinoisan drift-plain with a complex collection of valleys is a beautiful setting for a campground. This state park consists of 3,200 acres of rolling hills and a winding creek. Although the location is conveniently near U.S. Route 150, the park has the feel of a wilderness retreat.

Kamp Komfort RV Park

This campground near Peoria, Illinois, is right by Interstate 74 and gives you quick access to the town of Bloomington. Whether you need gas, supplies, groceries, or a laundromat, you’ll find it in this nearby hub. The cornfields that sit directly outside the borders of Kamp Komfort RV Park create a rural atmosphere.

Chillicothe RV & Recreation Area

At this RV park near Peoria, you can become a member and return seasonally between April 15 and October 15. A few spots are usually open for overnight or weekly campers. You can fish in one of the spring-fed lakes or take a hike along either a paved or an unpaved path.

Hickory Hill Campground

If you like to fish, then you’ll be happy to find that this campground has both a creek and a stocked pond. It also has a minigolf course, a basketball court, and a tetherball set. Whether or not you have children with you, the on-site amenities will keep your travel party entertained.

Par-A-Dice Casino

This hotel and casino in East Peoria is a high-end facility with more than 200 rooms plus a buffet, deli, and steakhouse. If you’re desperate for a place to park your RV, the management will allow you to use a bus or RV space overnight. You won’t have hookups nor showers, but you’ll be able to get some much-needed rest.

Mill Point RV Park

While Mill Point RV Park is a little farther away than the others, it’s located in Peoria, Illinois, which is a great small town in its own right and a good midway point between Springfield and Chicago. It’s just over an hour from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and it sits right on the scenic Peoria Lake and next to the Spring Bay Fen Nature Preserve. Cross the bridge over the lake, and you’ll find yourself in the middle of downtown Peoria.

Kentuckiana Kampground

If you want to stay at an RV campground with a family-oriented environment, then Kentuckiana Kampground is your kind of place. Playgrounds with large slides and basketball hoops are in three separate sections of the park. Bocce courts and a recreation hall will also keep you busy when you’re not fishing or playing golf on the course down the street.
Timberline Campground, Goodfield, Illinois

Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Part of the Illinois River is a long, skinny fishing spot called Spring Lake; you’ll find it a few miles west of Bloomington. While you’re pulling in your catfish and crappie, your RV can be parked at a safe campsite. You can choose between the Pine Campground and the Oak Campground in the north park.

Comlara Park Campground

This McLean County park offers a slightly reduced fee for guests who make reservations in person. A phone-in or online reservation is a little higher but is worthwhile. With long campsites and attractive surroundings, Comlara Park Campground is one of the finest RV parks in the Bloomington-Normal, IL area.

Camp-a-While

Located just off I-55 and historic Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois, halfway between Springfield and Bloomington, Camp-a-While is a convenient Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library campground if you want quick and easy access to many destinations in Illinois. Just 40 minutes from downtown Springfield, you can also reach Bloomington, Champaign, and Decatur in under an hour. Lincoln, Illinois is also halfway in between Chicago and St. Louis, meaning you’re just 2 and a half hours from both cities.