Illinois campground opening dates
23 campgrounds tracked (22 US Army Corps of Engineers, 1 USDA Forest Service). View Illinois on the map
Today: 3 open · 0 open year-round · 7 closing within 30 days · 2 closed · 11 not yet known. See them on the map?state=IL.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanding Landing Campground | Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boulder CampgroundClosed for the season | Carlyle Lake | IL | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Cadiz Campground | Shawnee National Forest | IL | Open now (per Shawnee National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Coles Creek Campground | Carlyle Lake | IL | Recreation.gov: There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Coon Creek CampgroundClosed for the season | Lake Shelbyville | IL | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dale Miller Youth Campground | Rend Lake | IL | Recreation.gov: Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).Dale Miller Youth Campground has five cabins | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dam East - McNair Campground | Carlyle Lake | IL | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dam West Campground | Carlyle Lake | IL | Recreation.gov: There is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play, as well as an amphitheater for educational programs. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Fishermans Corner Campground | Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Gun Creek Campground | Rend Lake | IL | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 22, 2026) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lithia Springs Campground | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lone Point Campground | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lone Point Group Camp | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lotus Group Area | Carlyle Lake | IL | Recreation.gov: There is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake.Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located in the Dam West Recreation Area, has information available and | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| North Sandusky Campground | Rend Lake | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Opossum Creek Campground | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Shagbark Group Area | Rend Lake | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| South Marcum Campground | Rend Lake | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| South Sandusky Campground | Rend Lake | IL | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Thomson Causeway Campground | Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wilborn Creek (group Camp) | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wilborn Creek Primitive Camping Campground | Lake Shelbyville | IL | — – Oct 25, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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