Wheelchair-Accessible Camping Near Carthage, IL: Best Campsites with Wheelchair Access 2026

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Carthage, Illinois? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 125 options in the area, you'll find the ideal campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin, a spacious RV site, or a secluded tent spot, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $12, you'll find something that fits your budget too. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), and Folk School Farm Stay (135 reviews). Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires. And don't forget to explore the area's popular activities such as climbing, horseback riding, and historic sites. Start planning your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Carthage

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Carthage, Illinois? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 125 options in the area, you'll find the ideal campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin, a spacious RV site, or a secluded tent spot, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $12, you'll find something that fits your budget too. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), and Folk School Farm Stay (135 reviews). Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires. And don't forget to explore the area's popular activities such as climbing, horseback riding, and historic sites. Start planning your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Carthage

1. Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

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12mi from Carthage · 17 sites · Tents, RVs

Wildcat is a very nice campground operated by the Hamilton Park District in Hamilton IL. The Campground has 12 RV slots of various sizes and electric for tent camping. Water is also available at each camper site. There is also a dump station is on site. On the same property is a very nice public pool and one of the country's premier Disc Golf courses. Very quiet and peaceful surroundings. Just a half mile off of the Mississippi River. There is a single shower/restroom open for campers located on the North end of the pool house.

2. Railroad creek camp ground

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12mi from Carthage · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Come enjoy primitive camping while you commune with nature and hunt geodes and fossils in the famous Keokuk Geode region. Property is within close proximity to Nauvoo, Illinois and within a very short distance to the Mississippi River. The camping area is level ground and surrounded by trees. The property has a hillside geode mine on it and there is a creek running through it that has a lot of geodes in it.

3. Bell Acres

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34mi from Carthage · 1 site · Tent, RV

Primitive Forest Retreat – 20 Acres of Seclusion Near State Park Escape to 20 acres of peaceful, private woodland perfect for tent camping or parking your camper (note: no hookups). This primitive site offers a true back-to-nature experience—no electricity, no sewer, no water—just you, the trees, and the quiet. Enjoy exploring a manicured trail system winding through the forest, ideal for peaceful walks or wildlife watching. A small, serene pond adds to the natural charm (please note: no fish). Pets are welcome—bring your furry friends to roam and relax with you! Located just 10 minutes from Siloam Springs State Park and 5 minutes from the nearest convenience store Homestyle Foods (closed on Sundays), you’ll have easy access to both adventure and essentials. Property lines will be marked with purple painted trees and some wooden stakes. Please respect property lines. Please Note: • There are trail cameras around the farm used for wildlife monitoring. The cameras are located on posts and trees on the trail system. There are no trail cameras located at the camp site itself. Per request, the location of all cameras be provided. • No motorized vehicles allowed beyond the designated parking area • Primitive camping only – no modern amenities • Pet friendly • Perfect for tents or off-grid camper parking Come unwind, unplug, and reconnect with nature.

4. Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

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19 sites · Augusta, Illinois

Listen to the chirp of songbirds as you meander along the rolling hillsides at the Weinberg-King Fish & Wildlife Area. Autumn olive trees and honeysuckle dot this 772-acre slice of land, where a wide variety of hunting and fishing would have just about anyone game. We recommend that horse-lovers flock here, for they will find refuge in the 30 miles of bridle trails and a special campground for equestrian campers. Whether you're interested in kicking back at the 4-acre pond or just keeping an eye out for deer and fox squirrels, we have a feeling you'll be restored and rejuvenated after your stay.

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5. Argyle Lake State Park

112 sites · Colchester, Illinois

Fall in love with fishing at this lake in western Illinois.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Geode State Park

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168 sites · Danville, Iowa

Discover Geode State Park's serene lake and lush trails.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

7. Siloam Springs State Park

102 sites · Mound Station, Illinois

Discover a well-stocked lake and a well-stocked concession stand with row boat and canoe rentals.

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Toilets

Campfires

8. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

82 sites · Keosauqua, Iowa

Discover the serene beauty of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.

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Toilets

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Public campgrounds near Carthage

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Weinberg-King Campground

18mi from Carthage · 19 sites · in Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

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Big Oak Campground

18mi from Carthage · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Argyle Lake State Park

Twisted Oak Campground

18mi from Carthage · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Argyle Lake State Park

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Geode Campground

32mi from Carthage · 168 sites · Tents, RVs · in Geode State Park

Siloam Springs Campground

38mi from Carthage · 102 sites · Tents, RVs · in Siloam Springs State Park

Lacey-Keosauqua Campground

49mi from Carthage · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Victoria

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Bell Acres

Great hosts,the site is perfect for star gazing. The Sky is beautiful at night,trails are nice . Clint is very responsive and commicated well.

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Victoria

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Bell Acres

I stayed here 3 nights just me and my dog. The site is safe, beautiful grounds, great for hikes, exploring, viewing wildlife, nature ,etc... Clint communicated very well, directions are accurate and easy to find. As soon as I pulled in the driveway there were deer in the field & driveway.What a beautiful site ! Also the stars are amazing at night too!

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Mel

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

Tent camping was great. beautiful creek. We took back two sites so we had plenty of room to spread out. Pit toilet is by the geode mine area so take the site before the bridge if that's important to you.

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Mel

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

Got there early and took the back two sites so tents were farthest back from the one other site in the vicinity and we used the fire and picnic table in the other one. The creek is beautiful and all solid rock in the creek bed so you can hunt for all kinds of cool fossils and geodes without getting muddy. The only pit toilet is up by the gate/entrance where the geode mine is so if you're thinking you want to be close than take the first site before the little bridge but be aware people showing up to the geode mine early in the morning might make noise with their pickaxes.

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Cj

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

We Loved the place. We were the only people camping... definitely primitive camping!!! But that is what we were looking for. Clean, safe. Talked to some people who were digging on land and they found bucket full of geodes..... definitely going back!!!

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Sammy

July 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

This was nice enough, because we were able to use the pool shower and bathroom. Very quiet and beautiful campground. Lots of cars coming and going but not bad enough to not enjoy this spot.👍🏻

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Jessica

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

Amazing geodes, peaceful site full of frog and cricket songs.

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Tim

June 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

We had a relaxing evening! The campsite was clean, included a picnic table, fire ring, and a trash can. Right next to the creek, close enough to hear a small waterfall all night long. While you may hear the occasional vehicle off in the distance, the site is secluded and private. Minutes away from food and convenience stores, as well as the Mississippi River. You can dig for geodes on the property, and we found plenty of good ones.

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Lesa

May 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

It is rustic so is quiet, and surrounded with woods with a stream next to your camp. Trash cans present. Enjoyed nature. Great time.

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Kristen

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Railroad creek camp ground

Loved camping next to the creek and exploring! The site was clean and well maintained.

Paige

January 2025

Tent

2 nights at Railroad creek camp ground

We had a fantastic visit at Johnny's place. We were the only ones there since it was a cold Thursday in January but we will definitely go back. The sites are well spaced with fire pits and picnic tables. Ours was right on the creek which had been frozen but the water running under the ice was beautiful. The space is close to houses which we could see because the leaves are off the trees but it felt like we were far away. It was so peaceful. I read reviews of dogs barking in the distance which we did hear but we also heard some coyotes, lots of owls, some raccoons getting in a kerfuffle, and the sounds of so many birds. The spots were pretty level and shaded but we were able to set up our solar panels. We traveled in our Jeep with roof top tent and set up our annex room and awnings plus our privacy potty tent away from the site. We did not use the bathroom that's on site. Great that there are trash bins available. Overall I totally recommend the place and look forward to making it a regular spot to get away to.