Campers can enjoy camping just below the levee from our pond site. There's plenty of space, a firepit with firewood, a nice open area, but unfortunately little shade. Our ponds are stocked with bluegill, bass and a few catfish. Please note the ponds are public, so access is not restricted to others fishing or walking trails between dawn & dusk. There is a gravel road back t
Campers can enjoy camping just below the levee from our pond site. There's plenty of space, a firepit with firewood, a nice open area, but unfortunately little shade. Our ponds are stocked with bluegill, bass and a few catfish. Please note the ponds are public, so access is not restricted to others fishing or walking trails between dawn & dusk. There is a gravel road back to the site, but no formal parking area. Restrooms and showers are located at our main site, about 0.15 miles (800 ft) from pond site.
- Check in: After 12PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out
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Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
No designated bike trails, but you can bring a mountain bike and ride on trails. Please be aware of proper trail etiquette rega...Read more
Fishing
We have two farm ponds for fishing. The ponds are stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish.
Hiking
Trail maps are available at kiosk at shower house. We have 940 acres with trails throughout.
Horseback riding
BYOH - bring your own horse. Riding is allowed on south side trails (830 acres).
Wildlife watching
Lots of great habitat and very remote, so you could see anything from warblers to bobcats!
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at McCully Heritage Project Levee in Illinois.
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30 Reviews
Very nice quiet, peaceful place. Camping area well taken care of.
Beautiful space with lots of nice amenities. Very easy and responsive communication. Would happily stay again to enjoy a night out under the stars. Perfect for our 1-night stay to cook up a nice lil meal by the fire-pit and see some shooting stars in the clear sky.
I love camping in secluded areas. This place is well maintained but still very wild, fishing was great, my wife, daughter and dog had a lovely time.
No campers, loud music or boats here. Clean bathrooms as well.
The whole trip was amazing. It’s beautiful, private and the bathroom/showers were very nice. We would probably not book the Levvee sight because of no shade - but we knew going in that there wasn’t shade - we didn’t expect 90 degree weather. We actually were allowed to switch campsites with no charge. We are planning to return in the fall.
Quiet and spread out primitive car camping sites with nice bathrooms and shower
My girlfriend and I enjoyed a two night stay at MHP. We loved the trails especially look out point #1 (pack in a lunch and eat with a great view). We had a great experience with staff and also like the addition of the fire ring at the levee site. Our stay was very enjoyable and we will return soon.
Beautiful spot! My dog & I loved it.
We love twnt camping there. We will be back.
- Property
- McCully Heritage Project
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- $25/night
- 1 Site
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