Campervan Sites Near Macomb, Illinois: Best Macomb Campervan Sites 2026

Macomb’s campervan scene keeps things simple: over 300 spots built for rolling homes, most clustered near open farmland, lakes, and quiet backroads. Expect nights under the stars for an average of $35, with some sites dipping as low as $12. Wind sports, hiking, and climbing draw a steady crowd—expect to see kites dancing over open fields and chalky hands at the bluffs. Facilities like trash bins, toilets, and cooking gear are common, so you can pack light. Start with local favorites—Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (380 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (373 reviews), or Draco Hill Nature Farm (302 reviews)—each one with its own local quirks and steady stream of regulars. If you want back-to-basics camping, Macomb’s got you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Macomb

Macomb’s campervan scene keeps things simple: over 300 spots built for rolling homes, most clustered near open farmland, lakes, and quiet backroads. Expect nights under the stars for an average of $35, with some sites dipping as low as $12. Wind sports, hiking, and climbing draw a steady crowd—expect to see kites dancing over open fields and chalky hands at the bluffs. Facilities like trash bins, toilets, and cooking gear are common, so you can pack light. Start with local favorites—Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (380 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (373 reviews), or Draco Hill Nature Farm (302 reviews)—each one with its own local quirks and steady stream of regulars. If you want back-to-basics camping, Macomb’s got you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Macomb

1. Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

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35mi from Macomb · 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. Jensen Woods Camp

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30mi from Macomb · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to your new favorite camping oasis. Sitting on 550 acres, Jensen Woods Camp is a serene, secluded environment offering RV sites, bunkhouse rooms, treehouses, a rustic A-Frame cabin, and a lodge equipped with a small kitchen, a commercial kitchen, free WiFi, board games, foosball, washer/dryer, and more! We offer swimming and fishing ponds, archery, kayaking, and 15 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. (Trails are closed during hunting seasons.) Trails are closed until 1:30pm April 14- May 15, 2025.

3. Bellinger's Liberty Acres

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24mi from Macomb · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Newly bulit private camp ground. Small and quite with only 5 spots. Farming Community off a paved road in the country. Close to railroad tracks so its perfect for train enthusiasts . Watch fainting goats and chickens on the farm. Sandbox for the kids. Far away from any big cities. 30 and 50 amp pull in spots. Outhouse bathroom. Potable water available. Dumping station and wifi. Pet friendly. Just minutes away from Monmouth IL, Burlington IA, Macomb,IL and Galesburg,IL.

4. Argyle Lake State Park

112 sites · Colchester, Illinois

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

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5. Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

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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!

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6. The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois

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41mi from Macomb · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to our piece of paradise. Our family bought “The Land” when our kids were young and it became our weekend camping, fishing, and exploring retreat. We now want to share our rolling hills, fishing ponds and country life with you. Hidden down a farm lane, our land is perfect for spending time in nature. We have well-maintained grass walking trails, two 1-2 acre spring fed, 35 ft deep, well stocked fishing ponds, kayaks, row boats, fishing dock and waders for walking in the creek. We invite you to indulge yourself in the complete quiet of the country and enjoy the serenity of nature. You are far enough away from the big city to see thousands of stars at night, but close enough to get anything you need. You are less than 20 minutes from Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Park, 30 minutes from Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Dickson Indian Mounds, 40 minutes from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and historic sites.

7. Evening Star Camping Resort

42mi from Macomb · 42 sites

Evening Star Camping Resort stands out as a hidden gem in the charming town of Topeka, Illinois, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for campers of all ages. This picturesque campground features expansive open spaces ideal for exploring, hiking, biking, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets and stargazing. Guests can indulge in a variety of onsite activities, including swimming, horseshoes, fire truck rides, basketball, and pool games. The resort also hosts hay rides and themed weekends packed with fun. Kids will love engaging in activities such as tie dyeing, talent competitions, poker runs, auto races, golf cart games, haunted houses, and harvest potlucks, ensuring that there’s never a dull moment. Beyond the campground, visitors can discover a wealth of local attractions. Explore the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery, Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, Brown's Oakridge Zoo, New Salem Village, and the Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area, all just a short drive away. Evening Star Camping Resort offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including full water and electric hookup sites, tent camping options, a snack bar, ice and wood sales, locally sourced produce, camping supplies, gas, laundry facilities, a dump station, and a pavilion. We look forward

8. Giant Goose Ranch

31mi from Macomb · 13 sites

The Giant Goose Ranch stands out as a truly unique family vacation destination in the Midwest, offering an expansive 840 acres of land and over 300 acres of water for exploration. Nestled in the historic strip mines of Canton, Illinois, this ranch provides an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventures and family bonding. Guests can choose from daily and weekly cabin and campsite rentals, or even seize the opportunity to own a cabin or seasonal campsite for a more permanent getaway. The ranch is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring numerous fishing lakes, scenic trails, and a stunning 500-foot beach perfect for relaxation and play. In addition to these natural attractions, visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including sand volleyball, pickleball courts, and basketball hoops. Families will love the interactive animal farm and the onsite fish hatchery ponds, which offer a unique educational experience. Don’t forget to stop by the Hub coffee, ice cream, and snack shop for a delightful treat. With its perfect blend of family fun, outdoor education, and adventure, the Giant Goose Ranch promises a lifetime of exploration and enjoyment for all who visit.

9. Nauvoo State Park

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30 sites · Nauvoo, Illinois

Situated peacefully on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, historic Nauvoo State Park has nature lovin’ folk jumping for joy at the sight of an expansive lake and sandy, mile-long shoreline. Take in some of the best views the park has to offer on the Locust Lane Trail. A 1.5-mile loop, the path winds around the lake, through the woods, and over prairie flower dotted hillsides. The campsites are many and the accommodations are vast. From spacious, individual sites, to a youth group area, all are centrally located and hook you up with VIP access to all adventurin’ possibilities.

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10. Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

34 sites · Banner, Illinois

Venture along 15 miles of shoreline to hunt ducks and geese or fish the river for the perfect catch.

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11. 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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12. Sand Ridge State Forest

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46 sites · Forest City, Illinois

Think Central Illinois is one big corn field? Sand Ridge State Forest begs to differ.

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13. 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.

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14. 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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15. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

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114 sites · Chandlerville, Illinois

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

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Public campgrounds near Macomb

Twisted Oak Campground

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

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Big Oak Campground

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

Twin Oaks Campground

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

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Anderson Lake Campground

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

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Nauvoo Campground

37mi from Macomb · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nauvoo State Park

Rice Lake Campground

39mi from Macomb · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Siloam Springs Campground

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

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Pine Campground

44mi from Macomb · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sand Ridge State Forest

Oak Campground

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

Pine Campground

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

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Geode Campground

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

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Prairie Lake Campground

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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Robert

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bellinger's Liberty Acres

Great place, not far off the beaten path. Very convenient and friendly. There are trains.

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Holly

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bellinger's Liberty Acres

We stayed in the Santa Fe site and it was perfect. Easy to pull into, nice level lot. Just what we needed to be able to plug in for a night.

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James

September 2025

10 ft travel trailer

1 night at Bellinger's Liberty Acres

We had a nice stay at Wesley‘s, he was very welcoming. The property is beautiful. He had he had a lot of knowledge of the area. It was fun hanging out with the goats and with his very friendly cat. If you needed groceries, it was not too far away..

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Eric

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois

Amazing location!! Dogs got to run freely! Son caught 2 fish on the same cast/lure! Daughter enjoyed the jumping pad on the lake. Wife and I enjoyed the views and privacy!

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Kyle & Nola

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

Site 6 was well shaded. The single bathroom/shower was a short walk from our campsite. The door is propped open so no code is needed. Friday night the campground was fairly deserted. It got more lively the next night! The mosquitoes were fairly aggressive until the breeze came up on Saturday. Unfortunately, the pool closed last weekend. I was glad we found that out when we called before we arrived. (We booked our site, #6 but the confirmation recorded it as #1 so we called to check on that and were told that it is a glitch but not to worry.). We appreciated the free firewood since the site is a bit more than we usually spend. There were street lights and cameras nearby. Disc golfers came through every so often. There was fairly regular foot and car traffic below our site. We explored Keokuk and Hamilton. Be sure to check out the view from Rand Park!

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David

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bellinger's Liberty Acres

Great host! Enjoyable evening. Would definitely return when in the area. Loved the cat and farm animals.

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Teresa

July 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

3 nights at Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

Great camper spots, nice and clean, and quiet. Enjoy camping here when we can

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JODI

July 2025

27 ft fifth wheel

3 nights at Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

Wildcat City Park Campground is clean and well maintained. Did not have any issues. Other campers were courteous, no loud music/noise even with it being a holiday weekend. Some tree branches near drive need to be trimmed. Understand why the shorter hose on the dump station, but it could be a bit longer.

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Tara

June 2025

32 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

We enjoyed our trip. Loved the walking trails, the park for the kids. Was disappointed that the pool was not accessible except 1 to 6 as we weren't able to utilize it at all. We booked site 3 but on our confirmation it said site 1, which was fine but thee were no other campers there so we were confused to why that occurred. Over a very nice area and we would visit again

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Susan

June 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bellinger's Liberty Acres

We were in the area visiting family during a heat wave and needed a 30amp outlet to charge our campervan overnight. Wesley was very accommodating, letting me book in the afternoon on the same day of the stay. The site is very level and clean, and the area was recently mowed. I found our stay quite peaceful and did not mind the nighttime rumbling of the train. I would definitely recommend!

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Diamond

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Bellinger's Liberty Acres

Absolutely amazing views on Wesley’s land! Not only was he extremely kind and helpful but also incredibly knowledgeable and helped me understand where I was going since I was just passing through. His family was great along with the fainting goats and cat bullseye. Incredibly friendly all around and if I’m ever passing through again I’d love to stay here and entirely recommend his place to anyone else. Super peaceful easy in and easy out access. Very easy to find and just overall an amazing experience!

Mark

May 2025

43 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Jensen Woods Camp

Jensen Woods is a camp, not a camp site. It is not just a sleeping spot. The difference in our stay was the access to showers, bathrooms, fishing, nice scenery, a small archery range, and a lot of space. The sites are large, spacious, have electric and water, and there is a dump station close by for black and grey. If you are going to stay in your RV for much of the trip, this is a great summer place to visit. However, during the summer, Illinois is the happy home to ticks. We use a grass covering (9x6) at our steps landing, but we still found it necessary to spray, check, and actually had to pull out one tick that had nestled its way into one of us. We would recommend this camp for nature lovers (during the summer), and everyone else outside of tick season (check google for more info). Finally, your stay at Jensen Woods supports their mission/ministry to provide youth retreats/camps during the summer months. So, your stay does help a good cause. Keep Camping! Mark Cox, PhD

This is a north facing view from the south of the second pond valley. The RV site is behind the cabin you see on the left.

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Brandon

May 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois

Second time staying here. Wonderful spot. very secluded and private. Tons of amenities, gorgeous landscape with plenty of room for the dogs and outdoor activities. Angie is very responsive, and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend!

Doreen

April 2025

15 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool

Nice camping spot and it was quiet close to bars and restaurants

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Matt

April 2025

28 ft travel trailer

14 nights at Bellinger's Liberty Acres

Loved my stay here. Wesley was very welcoming. I had issues with my water pump and he helped me out even when he didn't have to but hooking me directly to his water tank allowing me to use it like city water. Has a very friendly cat lol but other then that it's a amazing spot out in the country very quiet and relaxing. At this time no water hook up but aweao.e place if you have a water pump that works unlike myself lol. Would stay here again in a heart beat.

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David

November 2024

36 ft Class A

1 night at Bellinger's Liberty Acres

What a great escape! Very peaceful. Wesley was highly attentive and communicated well, and everything was as described. It made me wish to live on a farm. I'm looking forward to going back.

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Frankie

November 2024

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bellinger's Liberty Acres

Super easy campsite, was just passing through. Host was very accommodating. Goats, chickens, and cat where fun to see!