The best waterside camping near Peoria

Looking to go camping near Peoria, Illinois? Hipcamp has over 176 options available in the area, catering to all your accommodation preferences. Whether you're into tent camping or RV camping, you'll find the perfect spot. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $39 per night, camping has never been more affordable. For the best camping experience, check out the top-rated campsites like R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping (51 reviews), The Old Rugged Barn (51 reviews), and 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as campfires, cooking equipment, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy activities like paddling, wind sports, and hiking in the beautiful surroundings. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Peoria

1. Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

12 sites · Rome, Illinois

Spend the weekend surrounded by luscious flora and fauna at Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area along the eastside of the Illinois River. With 2,462 acres of water, you won’t be surprised to see waterfowl, beaver, muskrat, and mink as you tool around the waters. Fish for crappies and bullhead in the Upper Peoria and Goose Lakes, but keep an eye on the sky! A bald eagle or two have been known to grace visitors with their appearance! Spend all day or camp all weekend long. You can’t go wrong either way!

2. Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

7 sites · Hopewell, Illinois

Three distinct areas of this park offer varied outdoor activities.

3. 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.

4. 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!

Looking to go camping near Peoria, Illinois? Hipcamp has over 176 options available in the area, catering to all your accommodation preferences. Whether you're into tent camping or RV camping, you'll find the perfect spot. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $39 per night, camping has never been more affordable. For the best camping experience, check out the top-rated campsites like R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping (51 reviews), The Old Rugged Barn (51 reviews), and 1912 Vintage Barn Experience (45 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as campfires, cooking equipment, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy activities like paddling, wind sports, and hiking in the beautiful surroundings. Start planning your camping adventure today!

98% (820)

Top-rated campgrounds near Peoria

1. Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

12 sites · Rome, Illinois

Spend the weekend surrounded by luscious flora and fauna at Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area along the eastside of the Illinois River. With 2,462 acres of water, you won’t be surprised to see waterfowl, beaver, muskrat, and mink as you tool around the waters. Fish for crappies and bullhead in the Upper Peoria and Goose Lakes, but keep an eye on the sky! A bald eagle or two have been known to grace visitors with their appearance! Spend all day or camp all weekend long. You can’t go wrong either way!

2. Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

7 sites · Hopewell, Illinois

Three distinct areas of this park offer varied outdoor activities.

3. 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.

4. 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!

Public campgrounds near Peoria

Woodford Campground

Woodford Campground

10mi from Peoria · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

Marshall Campground

Marshall Campground

20mi from Peoria · 7 sites · in Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

Pine Campground

Pine Campground

22mi from Peoria · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Oak Campground

Oak Campground

22mi from Peoria · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Anderson Lake Campground

Anderson Lake Campground

49mi from Peoria · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

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Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

Hopewell, Illinois

Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Banner, Illinois

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

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