98% (417) • 762 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Sterling
Buena Vista Farms
1. Buena Vista Farms
95%
(53)
28mi from Mount Sterling · 10 sites
Buena Vista Farms was created first as a wedding venue, thus the Beautiful Views all around developed for great photo ops. After 5 years hosting events on our 130 acre farm, we developed a campground. Tiny Home cabins have been added more recently for groups of up to 21 people. What should the next phase of development be? This summer we are working on the office to add gift shop and camp store in the Old Grain Bin. We welcome weekend RV'ers, and those who want a Glamping experience in the Tiny Home cabins as well as work campers who stay a bit longer. We will keep a few RV spots open all winter.
Learn more about this land:
Buena Vista Farms means beautiful view! We offer Full Hook up RV sites (60 feet wide) that are up to 90 feet long for Big Rigs.
Lots of green space, star filled skies, a pair of swan on the lake, woods for hiking, lakes for fishing with canoes, kayaks and paddle boats.
There is a Spa with a Reflexologist on call and common area with Satellite TV and exercise equipment. It is a quiet and peaceful place to stay and just relax.
We offer Tiny Home Cabins and Furnished Apartments, for Glamping experiences.
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Full hookups
Railroad creek camp ground
2. Railroad creek camp ground
95%
(70)
41mi from Mount Sterling · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Come enjoy primitive camping while you commune with nature and hunt geodes and fossils in the famous Keokuk Geode region. Property is within close proximity to Nauvoo, Illinois and within a very short distance to the Mississippi River. The camping area is level ground and surrounded by trees. The property has a hillside geode mine on it and there is a creek running through it that has a lot of geodes in it.
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Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool
3. Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool
95%
(21)
42mi from Mount Sterling · 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.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Siloam Springs State Park
4. Siloam Springs State Park
State park 11mi from Mount Sterling · 102 sites
Discover a well-stocked lake and a well-stocked concession stand with row boat and canoe rentals.
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Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area
5. Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area
100%
(1)
State park 19mi from Mount Sterling · 19 sites
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.
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Black Sheep Flower Farm
6. Black Sheep Flower Farm
97%
(73)
43mi from Mount Sterling · 1 site
Million Dollar view! Stargazers & birdwatchers' dream! Black Sheep Flower Farm is a chemical free flower farm overlooking the Spoon and Illinois River valley. Beautiful hiking trails at Dickson Mounds and the Nature Conservancy (Emiquon) wetland preserve. We aim to provide an affordable and safe space where people feel free to be themselves and enjoy nature. Chill vibes. Quiet and romantic getaway! No homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny!
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Peno Creek Campground
7. Peno Creek Campground
100%
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47mi from Mount Sterling · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Peno Creek Campground offers an acre and a half of peaceful, serene countryside overlooking the Peno Creek. We offer primitive camping and RV camping. There are no hookups. Firewood available upon request. There are fire pits
available with stairwell access to sit down next to the creek while you enjoy
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McCully Heritage Project
8. McCully Heritage Project
98%
(462)
49mi from Mount Sterling · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois in beautiful and remote Calhoun County.
We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
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PeaceTree Farms
9. PeaceTree Farms
99%
(242)
50mi from Mount Sterling · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
PeaceTree Farms is a charming Event Venue, Organic Farm and Outdoor Resort. Hosting everything from weddings, fall and holiday festivals to off-grid camping. Our 153 acre farm has been in our family since the 1970's and has been generally preserved as a wildlife and conservation farm. Your hosts, Katie and Steve are excited to share PeaceTree Farms with fellow nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
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Electrical hookup
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Argyle Lake State Park
10. Argyle Lake State Park
State park 32mi from Mount Sterling · 112 sites
Fall in love with fishing at this lake in western Illinois.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
11. Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
100%
(1)
State park 33mi from Mount Sterling · 100 sites
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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Potable water
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
12. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
100%
(1)
State park 37mi from Mount Sterling · 114 sites
One of the largest public access areas preserved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Wakonda State Park
13. Wakonda State Park
100%
(2)
State park 40mi from Mount Sterling · 81 sites
A bounty of lakes provide scenery and recreation at this northeastern Missouri park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Jensen Woods Camp
14. Jensen Woods Camp
100%
(1)
7.1mi from Mount Sterling · 11 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.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Bell Acres
15. Bell Acres
100%
(3)
9.3mi from Mount Sterling · 1 site · Tent, RV
Primitive Forest Retreat – 20 Acres of Seclusion Near State Park
Escape to 20 acres of peaceful, private woodland perfect for tent camping or parking your camper (note: no hookups). This primitive site offers a true back-to-nature experience—no electricity, no sewer, no water—just you, the trees, and the quiet.
Enjoy exploring a manicured trail system winding through the forest, ideal for peaceful walks or wildlife watching. A small, serene pond adds to the natural charm (please note: no fish). Pets are welcome—bring your furry friends to roam and relax with you!
Located just 10 minutes from Siloam Springs State Park and 5 minutes from the nearest convenience store Homestyle Foods (closed on Sundays), you’ll have easy access to both adventure and essentials.
Property lines will be marked with purple painted trees and some wooden stakes. Please respect property lines.
Please Note:
• There are trail cameras around the farm used for wildlife monitoring. The cameras are located on posts and trees on the trail system.
There are no trail cameras located at the camp site itself. Per request, the location of all cameras be provided.
• No motorized vehicles allowed beyond the designated parking area
• Primitive camping only – no modern amenities
• Pet friendly
• Perfect for tents or off-grid camper parking
Come unwind, unplug, and reconnect with nature.
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Picnic table
Green Pastures Campgrounds
16. Green Pastures Campgrounds
100%
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19mi from Mount Sterling · 31 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Green Pastures serves the communities of West Central Illinois by providing Christian retreat facilities, ideal for family reunions, retreats, camps, or individual lodging stays. Our campground area is a wonderful place to camp in your RV or tent in a quiet, shaded setting. Guests are welcome to enjoy Starlink WiFi throughout the campgrounds, the recreational land, including nature trails and fishing at our pond.
The campground provides Starlink internet, a clean shower house, and a canteen with laundry access for all campers, as well as peaceful spaces where guests can simply relax and enjoy a quiet retreat.
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Full hookups
Roots Lodge @ Pittsfield Lake
17. Roots Lodge @ Pittsfield Lake
24mi from Mount Sterling · 1 site
Relax with the whole family, or book it for a friends' get-away trip! Come enjoy unlimited sounds of nature, as well as breath-taking views from every angle. Forest, trees, animals, and even, Pittsfield Lake in the 'back yard'. The sunsets are gorgeous from the front, while the morning sunrise is viewed from the back. City kayak and paddle board rentals available on the east side. Come reset your soul for a few days in this cozy, country home that is only a few minutes from town!
This home is a ranch style home. Open concept in front/back doors that shares the living, dining, kitchen, and sitting area. Two bedrooms and a full bath to the north. Master bedroom plus full bath to the south. Two car garage for extra space.
The garage is loaded with a kayak, paddle board, bike, fishing gear, coolers, chairs, even fire sticks to use on two fire pits located on the property. One out the front door and one lakeside. Quiet is an understatement.
Fishing, 36 Hole Disc Golf Course, Kayak Rental, Handicap Dock (on East Side of Lake).
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The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois
18. The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois
94%
(9)
29mi from Mount Sterling · 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.
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Electrical hookup
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Peaceful Stay on Spoon River
19. Peaceful Stay on Spoon River
37mi from Mount Sterling · 1 site
Step back into time as you enjoy a peaceful stay on the Spoon River.
The Yellow Submarine offers unique decor thematic to all things late 60's to early 70's. Guests will enjoy a newly renovated space that includes wood flooring, granite counter tops, and a 70' flat screen television. Whether you are kayaking up the Spoon River, fishing off our newly constructed deck, or journeying on a hike, the Yellow Submarine has an adventure for everyone.
Guests are welcome to fish in the pond. Please be sure to only catch and release in the pond.
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Evening Star Camping Resort
20. Evening Star Camping Resort
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49mi from Mount Sterling · 119 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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 on-site activities, including swimming, horseshoes, fire truck rides, basketball, and pool games. The resort also hosts hayrides 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.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Randall
3 weeks ago
With kids
Nice place to have family time. Location close enough to find things to do. All in all a great place with very nice friendly staff
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Charles
3 weeks ago
25 ft travel trailer
Great option if you’re in the area! The place has a bathroom, fire pits and benches, and plenty of room for parking and playing fetch with our dog.
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Stacey
3 weeks ago
Tent
Peaceful! Playing in the creek was amazing and found geodes alongside the creek. I’ll definitely be back!
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Brant
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
What a charming place and amazing experience! We absolutely loved all of the activities, especially for the kids, as well as running water at our site! Management was so helpful and you could tell they really care about fostering community and a great experience. Awesome star gazing on a clear night. We’ll be back and we’re telling all of our friends!
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Jason
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We had a great visit tent camping with a groups of families with tonnage children. There is a nice flat spot right beside the pond with a firepit where we put our tents. There are nicely mowed walking paths all over the property so the kids could explore. The pond is absolutely full of good size bass, the biggest crappie I have ever seen, and boatloads of bluegill. You can swim in the pond although it is definitely a pond! I have rarely seen so many fireflies and red wing blackbirds. The property sits in a nice valley away from the road, so is dead quiet most of the time. The only negatives were that the amenities could use some upkeep and while we were happy to have such a clean porta potty, it is right next to the entrance to the owners mobile home and out of sight from the lower area where our tents were located. Angie is a lovely and communicative host.
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Amy
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Nice spot! Campsites are large and not on top of each other. The bathrooms were clean and the shower felt great after a long day of being outside in the heat. Will stay again when I’m in the area.
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Aster
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
I loved tent camping here on Clint’s land! Not too far a drive from where I was working in the city but also felt really secluded and private. Very beautiful and really kind and accommodating host
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L. M.
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
This campground is wonderful.
The staff was
-Kind & helpful
The sites were
-well maintained
-nicely shaded
-had a playground visable from all sites
-spacious
-had ample space for even the very large RVs
The amenities
-the playgrounds were well maintained
-the family bath/shower room was tidy and had warm water
-we camped during the pools off season, but it looked like a very nice pool set up, with a diving end and a beach like side as well.
-the creek down the hill from the site was a hit for our kiddos
-the disc golf trails looked diverse and fun
-the campground was close to places to hunt for Geos
Would definitely recommend this place again, and hope to be back soon!
Side note: we thought it was very thoughtful that when the matinance staff did the lawns they gathered twigs and branches and would leave them in neat piles at the campsites for campers to use for their fires.
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Charles
May 2026
Tent
A great little space to camp. Plenty of room to choose from. Nice and relaxing. Host was very responsive and came by to make sure that I was set for the night, and even offered to build a fire. Will stay here again!
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Robin
May 2026
Tent
We loved it there. The Mayor runs the park and was great. He even had an extension cord brought to us, and then came back by before dark to make sure all was well. We were the only people there. Green and well maintained!
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Anthony
May 2026
26 ft Class A
Absolutely beautiful spot! Gutted we couldn't spend more time there! Will definitely be back!
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Toni
May 2026
Tent
Beautiful place to camp! It felt very private and peaceful definitely recommend!
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Julie
May 2026
20 ft Class B
We had a quiet easy space for dry camping. Worked well for our trip.
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Christina
May 2026
Tent
Wonderful place to camp even in the rain! Quiet and peaceful
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Nick
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Very clean, spacious site with plenty to do including hiking, fishing and chilling by the fire. The bathrooms were very clean which was a great! We camped by the pond and it was great having the gazebo and 2 picnic tables nearby to utilize.
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Mckayla
April 2026
Tent
With kids
We camped with our 2 toddlers, our newborn and our dog. We had plenty of room, we're not close to people, and the kids had plenty to keep them occupied. The accommodations were actually top notch. They had a pristine bathroom that was heated and had a clean shower and even a changing table. They also have a place to charge your phone which we used as a place to plug in our bottle warmer.
If I had to make any complaints, it would be our site wasn't mowed recently, but that didn't change the fun or the experience. I definitely recommend this place with kids ❤️
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Larry
April 2026
Tent
It was simply perfect 👌 My wife and I cant wait to come back for another trip this time we're planning on doing 2 days instead of 1!!!
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sean
April 2026
Tent
I was driving through along the beautiful river roads. Was a very peaceful, beautiful,quiet place to camp n visit. Thank you for having me for the evening and night. 😊
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Cody
April 2026
16 ft car
With pets
Awesome secluded spot to rest up after a full day of storm chasing
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Blake
March 2026
Tent
With pets
Beautiful setting, quite, great bathrooms and shower facilities.
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