The best beach camping near Macomb

You’ll find over 690 beach camping options in Macomb—everything from shaded sites steps from the sand to tucked-away spots with wide lake views. Campfires are allowed at most sites, so you can end the day with s’mores or swap stories by the fire. Basic comforts are covered: expect toilets and showers at many locations. Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are all within easy reach. If the beach is your terrain of choice, Macomb delivers plenty of choices for setting up camp, whether you want to hit the trails, cast a line, or just listen to the water at night.

Top-rated campgrounds near Macomb

1. Argyle Lake State Park

112 sites · Colchester, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

2. Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

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.

3. Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

100 sites · Bath, Illinois

Bring your binoculars to Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area; this place is a birder’s paradise. Swell up with patriotic pride when you spot a bald eagle or two in the winter, and gawk at the huge number of white pelicans that gather here each spring as they head north during migration. If birding’s not your thing and you can’t tell a pelican from a bald eagle, then 1) you might need to get your eyes checked, and 2) no worries—there’s plenty else to do besides ogle at our feathery friends here.Take advantage of the park’s two public boat ramps and tour the lake via your vessel. Cast a line for crappie, bluegill, bass, and more (the fishing’s especially good in early spring). Hunting for deer, rabbit, quail, and duck are also popular pastimes. And if all else fails, simply take in the beauty of a sparkling lake surrounded by silver maple, cottonwood, and lovely willow trees. That’s what the “great outdoors” is all about!

4. 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.

5. Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

81 sites · Banner, Illinois

You may catch some crappie, but your time at Spring Lake will be totally rad. Overlooked by a large sandstone bluff, Spring Lake is a long, narrow lake born from a meander of the Illinois River. It’s actually divided into two separate lakes, making it a fishing frenzy. The north has largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, muskie, channel catfish, sunfish, bullheads, and carp. The south has largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, northern pike, sunfish, and carp. Forgot your boat? Not to worry! Rentals are available near the south boat ramp. And if you’re yearning for the whole livin’ off the land experience, the park houses three campgrounds.

6. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

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

Electrical hookup

7. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

114 sites · Chandlerville, Illinois

One of the largest public access areas preserved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

You’ll find over 690 beach camping options in Macomb—everything from shaded sites steps from the sand to tucked-away spots with wide lake views. Campfires are allowed at most sites, so you can end the day with s’mores or swap stories by the fire. Basic comforts are covered: expect toilets and showers at many locations. Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are all within easy reach. If the beach is your terrain of choice, Macomb delivers plenty of choices for setting up camp, whether you want to hit the trails, cast a line, or just listen to the water at night.

Top-rated campgrounds near Macomb

1. Argyle Lake State Park

112 sites · Colchester, Illinois

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

Electrical hookup

2. Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

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.

3. Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

100 sites · Bath, Illinois

Bring your binoculars to Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area; this place is a birder’s paradise. Swell up with patriotic pride when you spot a bald eagle or two in the winter, and gawk at the huge number of white pelicans that gather here each spring as they head north during migration. If birding’s not your thing and you can’t tell a pelican from a bald eagle, then 1) you might need to get your eyes checked, and 2) no worries—there’s plenty else to do besides ogle at our feathery friends here.Take advantage of the park’s two public boat ramps and tour the lake via your vessel. Cast a line for crappie, bluegill, bass, and more (the fishing’s especially good in early spring). Hunting for deer, rabbit, quail, and duck are also popular pastimes. And if all else fails, simply take in the beauty of a sparkling lake surrounded by silver maple, cottonwood, and lovely willow trees. That’s what the “great outdoors” is all about!

4. 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.

5. Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

81 sites · Banner, Illinois

You may catch some crappie, but your time at Spring Lake will be totally rad. Overlooked by a large sandstone bluff, Spring Lake is a long, narrow lake born from a meander of the Illinois River. It’s actually divided into two separate lakes, making it a fishing frenzy. The north has largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, muskie, channel catfish, sunfish, bullheads, and carp. The south has largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, northern pike, sunfish, and carp. Forgot your boat? Not to worry! Rentals are available near the south boat ramp. And if you’re yearning for the whole livin’ off the land experience, the park houses three campgrounds.

6. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

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

Electrical hookup

7. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

114 sites · Chandlerville, Illinois

One of the largest public access areas preserved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Public campgrounds near Macomb

Twisted Oak Campground

Twisted Oak Campground

5.4mi from Macomb · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Argyle Lake State Park

Big Oak Campground

Big Oak Campground

5.6mi from Macomb · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Argyle Lake State Park

Twin Oaks Campground

Twin Oaks Campground

5.6mi from Macomb · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Argyle Lake State Park

Weinberg-King Campground

Weinberg-King Campground

20mi from Macomb · 19 sites · in Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

Anderson Lake Campground

Anderson Lake Campground

32mi from Macomb · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Siloam Springs Campground

Siloam Springs Campground

42mi from Macomb · 102 sites · Tents, RVs · in Siloam Springs State Park

Oak Campground

Oak Campground

44mi from Macomb · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Pine Campground

Pine Campground

44mi from Macomb · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Geode Campground

Geode Campground

45mi from Macomb · 168 sites · Tents, RVs · in Geode State Park

Prairie Lake Campground

Prairie Lake Campground

46mi from Macomb · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Questing Hills Campground

Questing Hills Campground

48mi from Macomb · 38 sites · in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Nearby public parks

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Argyle Lake State Park

Argyle Lake State Park

Colchester, Illinois

Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area

Augusta, Illinois

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Siloam Springs State Park

Siloam Springs State Park

Mound Station, Illinois

Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Banner, Illinois

Geode State Park

Geode State Park

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Chandlerville, Illinois

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