Dixon Springs State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Located on a 315-million-year-old giant block of sandstone and home to gorgeous canyons and active waterfalls, Dixon Springs State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois. This state park is also home to a wide array of songbird species that hikers can spot during their treks. Visitors can also participate in fishing, boating, camping, hiking, trekking, biking, and other outdoor recreational activities. There are guided hunting tours, wildlife viewing trips, bird-watching experiences, and picnic opportunities. RVers can find sanitary dump stations in the facility along with hot showers, restrooms, laundry rooms, and electrical hookups. This state park is in proximity to Eddyville, Glendale, and Robbs.
Spring 32-73 F
Summer 61-84 F
Fall 35-77 F
Winter 22-52 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Dixon Springs State Park
If you want to transform your next visit to a state park into a luxurious and stylish one, you can simply rent an RV and enjoy a recreational traveling experience with your family. You can rent an RV from RVshare.com and visit Dixon Springs State Park in Illinois. You can also explore side trips during your stay and make the most out of your vacation with an RV.
Dixon Springs State Park
Dixon Springs State Park offers pet-friendly campgrounds and sites for RVers. Travelers have access to sanitary dump stations, hot showers, electrical hookups, and sheltered picnic spots for some quality time. There may not be Wi-Fi availability, but most network providers offer quality signal strength in the area. The entire park is paved, and the pathways are even, offering easy parking and driving experiences for RVers. Hiking trails are quite accessible from the campsites, and RVers can explore the local beauty without worrying about getting lost in the forest. The average rate for an overnight stay is $25 with a $5 reservation fee.
Electrical hookup: 30/20/15 amp
Water hookup: Yes
Dump stations: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes
Alcoholic beverages: Yes
Open fires: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Oak Point Campground
Oak Point Campground is located eight minutes from Dixon Springs Campground and offers all the modern amenities of life, including restrooms, showers, laundry rooms, and electrical and water hookups. There are 60 campsites in total. Out of these 60 campsites, 34 have electrical hookups while the remaining 26 are non-electric campsites. However, all RVers have access to the dump stations in the park. The campsites are surrounded by a beautiful, deep oak and hickory forest. Each site also offers a large seating area. The rates for campsites with electricity are $22 to $44. Sites without electricity average $12 to $24.
Electrical hookup: 30/20/15 amp
Water hookup: Yes
Dump stations: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes
Alcoholic beverages: No
Open fires: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
What to Do at
Dixon Springs State Park
Inside Dixon Springs State Park
There are hundreds of different fun recreational activities for visitors inside the park. These activities include bird-watching, wildlife viewing, boating, canoeing, fishing, hunting, picnicking, swimming, and hiking. Moreover, you can also take some time out and take a dip in the active waterfalls or climb the gorgeous canyons inside the park.
How to Get to
Dixon Springs State Park
Dixon Springs State Park is located 30 miles south of Harrisburg, IL, and 20 miles north of Paducah, KY. If you are traveling east or west on I-24, you should take Exit 16 and get on Route 146. Depending on your direction, you will turn right or left at the first stop sign. You will find this park 13 miles down the road. The park entrance is adjacent to a chocolate factory.
Entering Dixon Springs State Park
The park is open year-round and free for everyone.
Dixon Springs State Park Per person : $0.0
Dixon Springs State Park offers amazing wildlife exploration and hiking opportunities for your family. You can go boating, try canoeing, spend an afternoon fishing, or enjoy exploring the local flora and fauna with guides. During the trip, you can stop at some of the scenic trails inside the park. Be sure to take pictures or videos with your family and tag RVshare in your social media posts about the park. You can also send your photos and memories of your trip to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions About Dixon Springs State Park
Although there aren't too many wildlife species found around Dixon Springs State Park, you might spot smaller creatures like foxes, groundhogs, rabbits, and squirrels. You may also see deer and a variety of songbirds.
Dixon Springs State Park welcomes pets, but they need to be well-behaved. All dogs must be licensed, tagged, and vaccinated. You'll need to keep them on leashes of no more than six feet.
The climate of the park is relatively wet with moderate summers and winters. The area can get as hot as 89 degrees during summer and as cold as 25 degrees during winter. There's also sporadic rainfall throughout the year.
Most people find the summer to be the best time to visit Dixon Springs State Park. Between May and September, the weather is pleasantly warm, and it's not as likely to rain as during the early spring and late fall.
The on-site campground at the park is relatively small, featuring 23 total campsites. All 23 are designated RV sites with water and electrical hookups. The campground features sanitary dump stations, too.
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