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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.

CampgroundPark / forestStateSeasonReservations
Blanding Landing CampgroundMississippi River - Pools 11-22IL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Boulder CampgroundClosed for the seasonCarlyle LakeILClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Camp Cadiz CampgroundShawnee National ForestILOpen now (per Shawnee National Forest (official page))—
Coles Creek CampgroundCarlyle LakeILRecreation.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 seasonLake ShelbyvilleILClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Dale Miller Youth CampgroundRend LakeILRecreation.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 CampgroundCarlyle LakeILOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Dam West CampgroundCarlyle LakeILRecreation.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 CampgroundMississippi River - Pools 11-22IL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Forrest W. Bo Wood CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Gun Creek CampgroundRend LakeILOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 22, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Lithia Springs CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Lone Point CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
Lone Point Group CampLake ShelbyvilleIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
Lotus Group AreaCarlyle LakeILRecreation.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 CampgroundRend LakeIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
Opossum Creek CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
Shagbark Group AreaRend LakeIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
South Marcum CampgroundRend LakeIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
South Sandusky CampgroundRend LakeIL—Recreation.gov Reserve
Thomson Causeway CampgroundMississippi River - Pools 11-22IL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Wilborn Creek (group Camp)Lake ShelbyvilleIL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Wilborn Creek Primitive Camping CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIL— – Oct 25, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve

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