Weldon Springs State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Located in Central Illinois between Salt Creek and Weldon Springs, just minutes from Clinton, Weldon Springs State Park is a 550-acre park that offers year-round recreational opportunities for RV lovers. The terrain around the park is easy to navigate. It is surrounded by farmland, which means no overhanging branches that might scuff up your RV. Weldon Springs State Park is also near small Illinois towns like Weldon, Wapella, and Lane. The larger cities nearby are Bloomington, Illinois, and Champaign, Illinois.
Spring 30-75 F
Summer 60-86 F
Fall 31-79 F
Winter 15-38 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Weldon Springs State Park
RVing is a fun and convenient way to explore state parks. You can cover more miles and plan out daytrips. If you do not own an RV, then you can rent one from RVshare that fits your budget.
Arrowhead Acres Campground
Arrowhead Acres is an RV park located in the heart of Central Illinois and is minutes away from Clinton Lake. It has two well-stocked ponds with different species of fish, and campers can enjoy activities in the game room. This park prides itself on providing campsites that offer relaxation and privacy. Here, you will find 118 RV sites.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Dump station, bathhouse, picnic table, and fire ring at every site
D&W Lake Camping & RV Park
Located in Champaign, Illinois, and 15 minutes away from Springfield, D&W Lake Camping & RV Park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy walking paths, a golf course, swimming pools, and tennis. Rates start at $35 a night for full hookups, and you can book online.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Pull-through available, propane, laundry facilities, playground, boat rentals
What to Do at
Weldon Springs State Park
Inside Weldon Springs State Park
Weldon Springs State Park offers recreational activities year-round. During the warm months, you can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, and boating. In the winter, this state park offers ice fishing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, and sledding on snowy days. It has a large campground with vehicle access, level site pads, and campsites that overlook the lake. Weldon Springs was also voted as one of the "Top Twenty Campgrounds in America" by Family Circle Magazine.
How to Get to
Weldon Springs State Park
You can take a variety of ways to Weldon Springs, but most connect to County Road 14. Most travelers go through Clinton to reach the park. If you are driving from Clinton, then you want to turn off on Route 10 East. Make a right turn at Black's Heating and A/C. Along this route, you will see signs leading to the park for about 3 miles. It is a straight shot, and you will just drive until you see the park.
Entering Weldon Springs State Park
The park's hours are Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Weldon Springs State Park Entry Fee : $0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weldon Springs State Park
Most visitors to Weldon Springs State Park prefer to visit during the summer when the temperature's warm enough to enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. If you want fewer crowds, visit in the winter.
Weldon Springs State Park has a seasonal climate. Summers are hot, with daytime temperatures in the mid-80s. Winter brings snowfall and temperatures that fall into the teens. Rain can happen year-round.
The park has many wildlife species that call the forest home. While exploring the park, you might encounter great horned owls, wild turkeys, or beavers. You might even see a family of white-tailed deer cross your path.
RV camping opportunities at Weldon Springs State Park are plentiful, with 75 RV-designated spots available. These sites come with electrical hookups only. The campground has an on-site dump station for easy waste disposal.
Yes, bring your pets to Weldon Springs State Park and enjoy nature together. When hiking or exploring the park, make sure your dogs are leashed and bring a bag to clean up after them.