The best camping near Bloomington with swimming

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Looking for a camping experience near Bloomington, Illinois with swimming? Look no further! Hipcamp has over 110 options specifically tailored to your preference. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to dip your toes, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (137 reviews), and East Woods on the IL River (135 reviews) for tried-and-true options. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, there's a campsite for every budget. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal. And don't forget to explore the historic sites, go swimming, or try your hand at whitewater paddling. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bloomington

1. Horseshoe Bend

99%
(650)
22mi from Bloomington · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
WE ARE CLOSED OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JANUARY 30, 2026 FOR THE SEASON. Family owned private campground since the 1940's. Very secluded and private. We offer a very unique experience that you will not find any public campground. I many ways we have a "private state park". Nice trails for hiking or biking. There is even a small "race track" in the bottom bowl near the creek. There are several direct access points to the creel for fishing or wading. We have miles of marked trails that are easy for everyone. Horseshoe Bend Main is a larger campground with four dispersed sites which a very spread out. This site has (3) 30 amp outlets for RV's. Porta potties are also provided. The Horseshoe Bend Creekside sites are designated spots that are on the West Panther creek bank. There are porta potties, but no electric or water.
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Electrical hookup
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from 
$25
 / night

3. 1912 Vintage Barn Experience

99%
(138)
46mi from Bloomington · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
The 1912 Barn is a 114 historic post and beam barn that makes a wonderful backdrop for a night out in the country. Located only 25 minutes from Springfield historic sites and 10 minutes from Decatur, IL this location makes it easy to tour during the day and relax by the camp fire in the evening. Our site is perfect for visiting local communities and the relaxing on our quiet site each evening. Decatur has a mini golf course, splash cove water park, children's zoo and museum, a governor's mansion for tours and 3 museums to visit. Milikin University offers local college level sports. Decatur has a great lake for paddle boarding, boating and fishing with canoe trips down the local Sangamon River. Several local breweries and cute market areas makes Decatur a great place to visit. Take a ride on the trolley and learn out our history. Springfield sites are only a hop and skip away with many things to see and learn. Museums offer great programs and the New Salem Park is a fun day trip with the kids to learn about historic living. Lincoln's sites around in several counties are great to see. You also have the opportunity to hike in some great parks and ride your bike on some outstanding central Illinois paths. If you happen to visit late summer enjoy the Illinois Farm Progress show and maybe catch a concert at the Devon Theatre on the lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

Looking for a camping experience near Bloomington, Illinois with swimming? Look no further! Hipcamp has over 110 options specifically tailored to your preference. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to dip your toes, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (137 reviews), and East Woods on the IL River (135 reviews) for tried-and-true options. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, there's a campsite for every budget. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal. And don't forget to explore the historic sites, go swimming, or try your hand at whitewater paddling. Happy camping!

100% (658)

Top-rated campgrounds near Bloomington

1. Horseshoe Bend

99%
(650)
22mi from Bloomington · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
WE ARE CLOSED OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JANUARY 30, 2026 FOR THE SEASON. Family owned private campground since the 1940's. Very secluded and private. We offer a very unique experience that you will not find any public campground. I many ways we have a "private state park". Nice trails for hiking or biking. There is even a small "race track" in the bottom bowl near the creek. There are several direct access points to the creel for fishing or wading. We have miles of marked trails that are easy for everyone. Horseshoe Bend Main is a larger campground with four dispersed sites which a very spread out. This site has (3) 30 amp outlets for RV's. Porta potties are also provided. The Horseshoe Bend Creekside sites are designated spots that are on the West Panther creek bank. There are porta potties, but no electric or water.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

3. 1912 Vintage Barn Experience

99%
(138)
46mi from Bloomington · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
The 1912 Barn is a 114 historic post and beam barn that makes a wonderful backdrop for a night out in the country. Located only 25 minutes from Springfield historic sites and 10 minutes from Decatur, IL this location makes it easy to tour during the day and relax by the camp fire in the evening. Our site is perfect for visiting local communities and the relaxing on our quiet site each evening. Decatur has a mini golf course, splash cove water park, children's zoo and museum, a governor's mansion for tours and 3 museums to visit. Milikin University offers local college level sports. Decatur has a great lake for paddle boarding, boating and fishing with canoe trips down the local Sangamon River. Several local breweries and cute market areas makes Decatur a great place to visit. Take a ride on the trolley and learn out our history. Springfield sites are only a hop and skip away with many things to see and learn. Museums offer great programs and the New Salem Park is a fun day trip with the kids to learn about historic living. Lincoln's sites around in several counties are great to see. You also have the opportunity to hike in some great parks and ride your bike on some outstanding central Illinois paths. If you happen to visit late summer enjoy the Illinois Farm Progress show and maybe catch a concert at the Devon Theatre on the lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

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