The best lakeside camping near Macomb

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! With over 93 options near Macomb, Illinois, you'll find the perfect lakeside camping experience. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews), and PeaceTree Farms (26 reviews). Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average of $33 per night. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into wildlife watching, wind sports, or off-roading, you're in for a treat! Start planning your lakeside camping getaway today!

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. 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!

3. Nauvoo State Park

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.

4. 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.

Electrical hookup

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

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

Electrical hookup

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! With over 93 options near Macomb, Illinois, you'll find the perfect lakeside camping experience. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Bear Creek Farm and Ranch (273 reviews), 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews), and PeaceTree Farms (26 reviews). Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average of $33 per night. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into wildlife watching, wind sports, or off-roading, you're in for a treat! Start planning your lakeside camping getaway today!

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. 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!

3. Nauvoo State Park

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.

4. 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.

Electrical hookup

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Geode State Park

168 sites · Danville, Iowa

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

Electrical hookup

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

Anderson Lake Campground

Anderson Lake Campground

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

Nauvoo Campground

Nauvoo Campground

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

Rice Lake Campground

Rice Lake Campground

39mi from Macomb · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rice 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

Nearby public parks

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Argyle Lake State Park

Argyle Lake State Park

Colchester, Illinois

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo, Illinois

Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Banner, Illinois

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

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