Sam Dale Lake Campground

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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
69 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging
Fancy a few days out on the water? Sam Dale Lake Campground is the perfect spot to hit up, with just the right amount of lush, green foliage to keep you cool when you can’t soak up any more sun. Grab you canoe, kayak, or swim trunks, cause the lake is calling your name! If you need a little break from the glassy waters, there are miles of shoreline and wooded trails to explore. Get the fire crack’a-lackin’ and the lakeside vibes flowing already!
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
69 sites
RV, Tent, Lodging
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  • Crystal’s Campground
  • Crystal’s Campground
  • Crystal’s Campground

Crystal’s Campground

89%
(28)
31mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 15 sites · RVs · Vernon, IL
Crystal’s Campground is located on 15 acres. We have 29 sites with full hookup at each site. We are open year round. Our campground has a nice pond with some nice size fish. We have a pavilion with a laundromat and a shower house. We also have a playground for kids.if you’re looking for a nice secluded getaway, you have found it ❤️
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$35
 / night
  • The Quiet Countryside
  • The Quiet Countryside
  • The Quiet Countryside

The Quiet Countryside

99%
(79)
41mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Vandalia, IL
Easy access for campers located by a pond. Great for fishing and relaxing! 30 AMP electric hookup, can accommodate water fill up and sewer dump. There is a covered pavilion with picnic table and chairs. There is a grill and a fire pit. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway you will love it here! Located close to the interstate. Plenty of restaurants near by and Vandalia lake is 8 minutes from campsite.
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$30
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  • Fireside camping pad is close to outhouse, fire pit and fire wood storage.
  • The Brokn L Camp
  • Fireside camping pad is close to outhouse, fire pit and fire wood storage.

The Brokn L Camp

100%
(3)
13mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Bluford, IL
The Brokn L Camp has 10 rolling acres with campsites. The property has two rock-pad sites for a tent or RV with a water spigot nearby. Our Positive Outlook site offers primitive tent camping with tree coverage. All campers have access to the outhouse facility, the lean-to, and the large fire-pit with free fire wood. Throughout the 10 acres campers can also use the private walking/ATV paths. The property is located right next to our 20 acre horse pasture and across the road from our horse riding arena. Campers can check on the availability for additional options to ride horses, rent a golf cart, and purchase fresh farm eggs.
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$18
 / night
  • Harmony Hill Acres
  • Harmony Hill Acres
  • Harmony Hill Acres

Harmony Hill Acres

98%
(29)
29mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · Centralia, IL
Ranch lands of a prior Horse Ranch at the edge of town is conveniently located. Most of the property is pasture area but plenty of yard for tent camping and LOTS of space for those who want to pitch a tent in the pastures. We have small goats, chickens, and turkeys on-site (please do not enter barn or animal pens). There are no hookups for water or power, but we can accommodate some use of water from our spigots. We live about 2 miles from our local lake, which has boat access and paddling access. The beautiful view of sunsets and sunrises are spectacular more times than not. We host large herd of deer traveling and sometimes bedding down in our pastures, so be sure to watch early mornings for them to be on the move. We are very close to town, but the 18-acre site brings a serene aspect to the grounds. ***WE ARE BRINGING IN A PORTA-POTTY OR 2 FOR THE TENT CAMPERS OVER THE WEEKEND OF 4/6/24 SOLAR ECLIPSE. WE ALSO HAVE A COTTAGE KITCHEN AND WILL HAVE A FEW BREAKFAST ITEMS, BREADS, AND SWEET BREADS FOR ORDER.
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$10
 / night
  • Deaf Barefoot Melange Farm
  • Farm fresh eggs
  • Deaf Barefoot Melange Farm

Deaf Barefoot Melange Farm

99%
(35)
48mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Eldorado, IL
Off the Historic Goshen Trail that runs from mid-Illinois thru here to Alton, IL which is close to St.Louis, MO. Oldest house on the trail. 1922 farmhouse but homestead older than that. Learn more about this land: Tent or small camper welcome. Peaceful, farm work around you, fresh eggs available and friendly farmers. Firewood can be found in piles around the farm. Very quiet, wildlife crossings and lots of berries to pick.
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$30
 / night
  • Camp Lakewood Campground
  • Camp Lakewood Campground
  • Camp Lakewood Campground

Camp Lakewood Campground

94%
(18)
42mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 58 sites · RVs · Effingham, IL
Welcome to Camp Lakewood Campground! We are your premier Campground in Effingham, Illinois. We are proudly family-owned and operated by Kiefer Campgrounds. Kiefer Campgrounds are part of a collection of parks that spare no expense to ensure your stay with us is nothing less than the BEST! We are ideally located within 1 mile of I-70 and I-57, and we are open year round. We are also golf-cart friendly. Give us a call at 217-342-1111 for more details.
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$51
 / night
  • Bubba J's RV Park
  • Bubba J's RV Park
  • Bubba J's RV Park

Bubba J's RV Park

88%
(4)
33mi from Sam Dale Lake Campground · 13 sites · RVs · Nason, IL
Welcome to Bubba J's RV Park. 85' + Pull Throughs with FULL hookups - 20/30/50 Amp Electric - year-round water (bring a pressure regulator, our water pressure is great!)- 4" sewer. Huge clean restrooms (sorry, no showers). Each site has a picnic table and fire pit (firewood NOT provided so please bring your own).
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$42
 / night

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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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