Top-rated campgrounds near Centralia
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
1. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
55 sites · Kinmundy, Illinois
Land your limit of largemouth bass, bluegill or crappie at this well-stocked, beautiful lake.
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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
2. Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
69 sites · Johnsonville, Illinois
At Sam Dale Lake, drink in all the beauty found in the gently rolling hills, lush woods, and shimmering waters. This place is certainly not short of recreational adventures, offering a bit of fishing, picnicking, and all around camp vibes. You may run into the critters that call this place home—owls, turkey, beaver, and deer that roam about the timber and brushy fields like they own the place (well, they kinda do). Undoubtedly, the best part about this place is the 194 acre lake that boasts 5 miles of sandy shoreline trials. There are also a few secluded ponds scattered about that are prime for fishing and relaxing. The camp sites here are nicely tucked away in a wooded and much more secluded section of the park, giving you the natural privacy you are in need of without taking you too far away from all the lakeside action.
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Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
3. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
33 sites · Ina, Illinois
See what Rend Lake is all about at this state park in southern Illinois.
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Rend Lake
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101 sites · West City, Illinois
Enjoy lake access, forests, and family-friendly camping at this classic Southern Illinois getaway.
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Pyramid State Recreation Area
5. Pyramid State Recreation Area
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68 sites · Pinckneyville, Illinois
Besides the rad name inherited from an old coal mine, Pyramid State Recreation Area’s 19,701 acres makes it the largest state recreation area in all of Illinois. There are also more than 500 acres of lakes on the property, ranging from a meager 0.1 acres to a substantial 276 acres. That bad boy is known as Super Lake and is held in high regard by anglers seeking largemouth bass and bluegill. Lost Lake (a hike-in lake) and some other small lakes contain a hybrid of green sunfish/bluegill.
Land lovers can take advantage of 16.5 miles of foot, horse and mountain bike trails where you’re bound to encounter a sampling of the wildlife that includes songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkeys, bobcats, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, weasels, minks, woodchucks and waterfowl. Future plans are in place to add even more trails to the park.
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Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
6. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
135 sites · Ramsey, Illinois
With its rolling hills and timbered shoreline, Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area has become a popular spot for relaxation and recreation. Visitors enjoy quiet strolls in the forest, secluded picnicking, as well as more energetic activities.Fishing is huge here, so the lake is managed by draw-downs and stocking. Some species found are largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie. Hit up the concession stand for supplies. Other popular pastimes include hunting (dove, pheasant, quail, deer) and winter sports like fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating. There’s even a 13-mile designated snowmobile trail.
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Top-rated campgrounds near Centralia
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
1. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
55 sites · Kinmundy, Illinois
Land your limit of largemouth bass, bluegill or crappie at this well-stocked, beautiful lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
2. Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
69 sites · Johnsonville, Illinois
At Sam Dale Lake, drink in all the beauty found in the gently rolling hills, lush woods, and shimmering waters. This place is certainly not short of recreational adventures, offering a bit of fishing, picnicking, and all around camp vibes. You may run into the critters that call this place home—owls, turkey, beaver, and deer that roam about the timber and brushy fields like they own the place (well, they kinda do). Undoubtedly, the best part about this place is the 194 acre lake that boasts 5 miles of sandy shoreline trials. There are also a few secluded ponds scattered about that are prime for fishing and relaxing. The camp sites here are nicely tucked away in a wooded and much more secluded section of the park, giving you the natural privacy you are in need of without taking you too far away from all the lakeside action.
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Toilets
Campfires
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
3. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
33 sites · Ina, Illinois
See what Rend Lake is all about at this state park in southern Illinois.
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Rend Lake
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101 sites · West City, Illinois
Enjoy lake access, forests, and family-friendly camping at this classic Southern Illinois getaway.
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Pyramid State Recreation Area
5. Pyramid State Recreation Area
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68 sites · Pinckneyville, Illinois
Besides the rad name inherited from an old coal mine, Pyramid State Recreation Area’s 19,701 acres makes it the largest state recreation area in all of Illinois. There are also more than 500 acres of lakes on the property, ranging from a meager 0.1 acres to a substantial 276 acres. That bad boy is known as Super Lake and is held in high regard by anglers seeking largemouth bass and bluegill. Lost Lake (a hike-in lake) and some other small lakes contain a hybrid of green sunfish/bluegill.
Land lovers can take advantage of 16.5 miles of foot, horse and mountain bike trails where you’re bound to encounter a sampling of the wildlife that includes songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkeys, bobcats, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, weasels, minks, woodchucks and waterfowl. Future plans are in place to add even more trails to the park.
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Campfires
Potable water
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
6. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
135 sites · Ramsey, Illinois
With its rolling hills and timbered shoreline, Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area has become a popular spot for relaxation and recreation. Visitors enjoy quiet strolls in the forest, secluded picnicking, as well as more energetic activities.Fishing is huge here, so the lake is managed by draw-downs and stocking. Some species found are largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie. Hit up the concession stand for supplies. Other popular pastimes include hunting (dove, pheasant, quail, deer) and winter sports like fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating. There’s even a 13-mile designated snowmobile trail.
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Electrical hookup
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