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The best beach camping near Bunker Hill

Looking for a beach camping spot around Bunker Hill? You’ve got over 540 options, each putting you within reach of sand, salt air, and rolling waves. Campsites here offer easy access to popular activities like wildlife-watching, hiking, and horseback-riding. Bring your dog—most sites are pet-friendly. Showers and toilets are standard, so you won’t have to rough it. Whether you want to wake up near dunes or camp within earshot of breaking surf, Bunker Hill’s beach sites deliver. Check reviews before you book—locals know which spots fill up fast and which ones are more secluded.

Top-rated campgrounds near Bunker Hill

1. Beaver Dam State Park

76 sites · Chesterfield, Illinois

With such different ecosystems (we’re talking farmland, open fields, woodlands, lake, and a marsh) wrapped up in one park, Beaver Dam is the place to go see a vast variety of plants and animals. Hike any of the trails and have fun trying to keep count of all the creatures you see! Bring your bow and arrows to the archery range, or spend your time hunting the area. Getting the winter blues? Beaver Dam is open and ready for ice skaters or cross country skiers. Don’t just take our word for it, get down here!

2. Pere Marquette State Park

30 sites · Grafton, Illinois

See one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois.

3. Carlyle Lake

310 sites · Carlyle, Illinois

This vast lake with an abundance of wind is prime real estate for sailing, fishing and birding.

Electrical hookup

4. Sangchris Lake State Park

128 sites · Tovey, Illinois

Wildflowers and song birds will guide you along the miles of scenic trails.

Electrical hookup

Looking for a beach camping spot around Bunker Hill? You’ve got over 540 options, each putting you within reach of sand, salt air, and rolling waves. Campsites here offer easy access to popular activities like wildlife-watching, hiking, and horseback-riding. Bring your dog—most sites are pet-friendly. Showers and toilets are standard, so you won’t have to rough it. Whether you want to wake up near dunes or camp within earshot of breaking surf, Bunker Hill’s beach sites deliver. Check reviews before you book—locals know which spots fill up fast and which ones are more secluded.

Top-rated campgrounds near Bunker Hill

1. Beaver Dam State Park

76 sites · Chesterfield, Illinois

With such different ecosystems (we’re talking farmland, open fields, woodlands, lake, and a marsh) wrapped up in one park, Beaver Dam is the place to go see a vast variety of plants and animals. Hike any of the trails and have fun trying to keep count of all the creatures you see! Bring your bow and arrows to the archery range, or spend your time hunting the area. Getting the winter blues? Beaver Dam is open and ready for ice skaters or cross country skiers. Don’t just take our word for it, get down here!

2. Pere Marquette State Park

30 sites · Grafton, Illinois

See one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois.

3. Carlyle Lake

310 sites · Carlyle, Illinois

This vast lake with an abundance of wind is prime real estate for sailing, fishing and birding.

Electrical hookup

4. Sangchris Lake State Park

128 sites · Tovey, Illinois

Wildflowers and song birds will guide you along the miles of scenic trails.

Electrical hookup

Public campgrounds near Bunker Hill

Beaver Dam Campground

Beaver Dam Campground

12mi from Bunker Hill · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Dam State Park

Pere Marquette Campground

Pere Marquette Campground

32mi from Bunker Hill · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pere Marquette State Park

Dam West Recreation Area and Campground

Dam West Recreation Area and Campground

43mi from Bunker Hill · 109 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carlyle Lake

Boulder Campground

Boulder Campground

45mi from Bunker Hill · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carlyle Lake

Coles Creek Recreation Area and Campground

Coles Creek Recreation Area and Campground

46mi from Bunker Hill · 119 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carlyle Lake

Hickory Point Campground

Hickory Point Campground

47mi from Bunker Hill · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sangchris Lake State Park

Deer Point Campground

Deer Point Campground

50mi from Bunker Hill · 72 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sangchris Lake State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Bunker Hill

Beaver Dam State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

Chesterfield, Illinois

Pere Marquette State Park

Pere Marquette State Park

Grafton, Illinois

Carlyle Lake

Carlyle, Illinois

Sangchris Lake State Park

Sangchris Lake State Park

Tovey, Illinois

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Popular Bunker Hill trips

Camping with fishing

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Camping with wifi provided

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Top parks near Bunker Hill

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area

Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Wolf Creek State Park

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Governor Dodge State Park

Chickasaw State Park

Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

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