The best waterside camping near Hillsboro

Looking to go camping near Hillsboro, Illinois? Hipcamp has you covered with over 237 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, staying in a vintage barn, or glamping in style, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your taste. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $33 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews), Glamp Games Retreat (44 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, and indulge in activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and surfing. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Hillsboro, Illinois!

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Beaver Dam State Park

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!

Lake Shelbyville

2. Lake Shelbyville

322 sites · Shelbyville, Illinois

Discover all the fuss behind this lake in central Illinois.

Wolf Creek State Park

3. Wolf Creek State Park

148 sites · Findlay, Illinois

Reserve the 30-person Lost Shelter picnic area, an isolated, secluded site that overlooks the lake.

Looking to go camping near Hillsboro, Illinois? Hipcamp has you covered with over 237 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, staying in a vintage barn, or glamping in style, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your taste. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $33 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews), Glamp Games Retreat (44 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, and indulge in activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and surfing. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Hillsboro, Illinois!

97% (925)

Top-rated campgrounds

Beaver Dam State Park

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!

Lake Shelbyville

2. Lake Shelbyville

322 sites · Shelbyville, Illinois

Discover all the fuss behind this lake in central Illinois.

Wolf Creek State Park

3. Wolf Creek State Park

148 sites · Findlay, Illinois

Reserve the 30-person Lost Shelter picnic area, an isolated, secluded site that overlooks the lake.

Public campgrounds near Hillsboro

Beaver Dam Campground

Beaver Dam Campground

27mi from Hillsboro · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Dam State Park

Coon Creek Campground

Coon Creek Campground

43mi from Hillsboro · 181 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Shelbyville

Wolf Creek Campground

Wolf Creek Campground

47mi from Hillsboro · 148 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wolf Creek State Park

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

Beaver Dam State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

Chesterfield, Illinois

Lake Shelbyville

Lake Shelbyville

Shelbyville, Illinois

Wolf Creek State Park

Wolf Creek State Park

Findlay, Illinois

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Popular Hillsboro trips

RV parks & camping

Camping with wildlife watching

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Top parks near Hillsboro

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area

Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Wolf Creek State Park

Governor Dodge State Park

Chickasaw State Park

Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

Edgar Evins State Park

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