The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Highland, Illinois

If you're looking for an adventure-filled camping trip near Highland, Illinois and prefer RV accommodations with a river nearby, Hipcamp has over 700 options to choose from. With top campsites like Spring Lake Ranch (522 reviews), Wine Trail Wilderness (291 reviews), and Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), you can trust that you'll be getting a great experience. Popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly sites, and campfire pits, along with activities such as biking, climbing, and snow sports, will make your trip unforgettable. The average price per night is $30, but there are options as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for an adventure-filled camping trip near Highland, Illinois and prefer RV accommodations with a river nearby, Hipcamp has over 700 options to choose from. With top campsites like Spring Lake Ranch (522 reviews), Wine Trail Wilderness (291 reviews), and Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), you can trust that you'll be getting a great experience. Popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly sites, and campfire pits, along with activities such as biking, climbing, and snow sports, will make your trip unforgettable. The average price per night is $30, but there are options as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Happy Trails Farm Resort

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25mi from Highland · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Granite City, IL

Happy Trails farm is a beautiful refreshing place that you can relax, and connect with the family farm life. We were established Oct. 27th, 2007, and it's our "Acres of Diamonds" (Earl Nightengale). There are 20.11 acres of farm life to share with you. We do many things to help keep the farm going, and moving towards being self supporting. Such as pony rides, birthday parties, weddings, camp outs, and so much more. We sell fresh laid farm eggs for $5 cash a dozen. To purchase eggs, call or text Nancy (618)601-4645 Pony rides are $30 cash, and by appointment only. They are hand led, and approximately 20-30 minute. The child will be hand led around the farm. If you would like to schedule a ride please message Maryann @ (618)610-9282. We also house and run Happy Trails Horse Rescue (501c3) non for profit, and accept donations. Some of the things you will experience and see are: volunteers helping out; horses, mules, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, turkey, goats, llama, and many others. We are a small and important resource to the overall well being of the community. We look forward to seeing you on the farm! Check-in is between 2pm-9pm. No late night check-ins. Cancellations must be made by 2pm the day before your reservation. Happy Trails Farm Resort is a great place to get lost and find a connection.  We are a small homestead family farm with many farm animals. Come pitch a tent under the farm stars. Happy Trails :)

2. Triangle H Farm, LLC

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19mi from Highland · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Edwardsville , IL

Once a large cattle operation, Triangle H Farm has evolved through being a corn, soybean and horseradish farm before its present use as a horse boarding, training, and lesson facility. As a matter of fact, depending upon the season, you can schedule a tour of our horseradish farm. We are top 10 producers of horseradish in the nation! Come see our 100 acres of camping possibilities and enjoy nature at its finest! We look forward to having you with us.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent or plug in your RV (30 or 50 amp, or 110 volt) on our 110 acre horse farm. Choose between staying up closer to the barns or out in the timber. We have a nice primitive spot under a 100+ year old cottonwood tree that is near a stream. There is a picnic table there as well. About 1.25 mile down the trail from the main barn is a walnut grove with a picnic table. The same stream runs past the walnut grove. There is a spot for a fire too. If you want more rustic, feel free to cross the creek to the timber and choose a primitive camping spot there. Enjoy mowed trails to hike or bike. Water (from hydrants and hoses) and portopotty are up near main barns. We have 60 horses on the farm as well as goats, cats, and chickens. We do not offer access to horses unless you're in a riding lesson, or have scheduled a pony riding session. We look forward to sharing our little piece of heaven with you!

3. Beaver Dam State Park

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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!

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4. Pere Marquette State Park

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30 sites · Grafton, Illinois

See one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois.

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Public campgrounds near Highland

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Beaver Dam Campground

34mi from Highland · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Dam State Park

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Pere Marquette Campground

49mi from Highland · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pere Marquette State Park

Stories from the community

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Brian

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Happy Trails Farm Resort

It was private and easy. THere was plenty of room to park car and set up my tent.

Deena

October 2025

14 ft travel trailer

1 night at Happy Trails Farm Resort

Beautiful setting. Easy to get there and pull up. Nice to see the animals. Quiet.

Eric

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Happy Trails Farm Resort

Beautiful setting and animal watching. Had a peaceful night under the stars.

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Jason

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

Wonderful place! Very spacious and was exactly what we needed when we were in the area.

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

I enjoyed the secluded location and the quiet setting. I would stay again.

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Ellie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

We loved tent camping on Marcy’s land. The views were beautiful. My kids loved seeing the horses.

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Tracy

August 2025

19 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Happy Trails Farm Resort

We had a great trip to Happy Trails Farm. It was perfect for us. We loved seeing all the animals and the people on the farm were very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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Mike

July 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Trails Farm Resort

Site was great! Lots of room and farm animals to watch and interact with if they are grazing. Mandy was an awesome host, we stayed for 4th of July and she showed us a great spot to watch fireworks from with our family. Would love to stay again for longer! Super close to amenities if you like, but feels like nothing is around for miles.

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Samuel

June 2025

28 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

Great place to stay overnight when passing through on I70.

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Chris

June 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Trails Farm Resort

Super close to downtown St. Louis. This place was a great basecamp for exploring the city and had the added benefit of cool farm animals, which my daughters loved!

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William

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Triangle H Farm, LLC

Pink boot horse made me feel safe when hearing evil noises at night. Great portapotty too. Deceivingly cute bunny but definitely evil. I woke up to a cock a doodle doo which reminded me of when I grew up on the farm. Sad memories, shed a tear.

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Sherman

May 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Happy Trails Farm Resort

It was a cute working farm on the outskirts of St. Louis! We were only passing through on this visit but can’t wait to come back through on a future trip and spend some time exploring the region and the Chain of Rocks Bridge! The animals were a treat to see! The only negative, if any, was the lack of graveled / dry parking area. It had recently rained and we had to park off of the gravel road because of standing water.

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Paul

April 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Happy Trails Farm Resort

Very relaxing stay near Alton and St Louis. Very peaceful with lots of animals to see. Set up van under a willow tree the side of the property and had lots of privacy. I would stay again. Everyone friendly, including the animals.

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Julia

March 2025

22 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Happy Trails Farm Resort

We‘ve enjoyed our brief stay at Happy Trails. Very calm and big area. The sweetest animals. Would recommend going there.