The best camping near Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kickapoo State Recreation Area adventure.

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A hodge-podge of deep-water ponds await you in eastern Illinois.  

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Bella Vita Private Resort

28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents110 acres · Ashmore, IL
Welcome to Bella Vita Resort and Glamping where we're dedicated to reviving the timeless joy of family bonding and outdoor adventure. In a world where life moves quickly, we invite you to slow down and savor every moment with your loved ones. Our mission is simple: to provide a wide array of group activities that cater to all ages, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun and create lasting memories. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoor experience, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Bella Vita. For those traveling with RVs, we offer spacious sites with 30/50-amp with partial and full hookups, providing the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. If you prefer luxury tent camping, you will love our glamping tents. Our regular tent sites come equipped with 110 amp electric, allowing you to enjoy a cozy retreat under the stars while still having access to modern amenities. For true nature enthusiasts, we also offer primitive sites situated along the serene lake or river, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or simply taking in the picturesque views, our primitive sites offer a truly immersive camping experience. At Bella Vita Resort, we believe that life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Join us in embracing the simple pleasures of outdoor adventure and family bonding, and rediscovering the joy of living your best life.
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Creek’s Bend Camp

2 sites · Tents100 acres · Williamsport, IN
Nestled in a bend on the Big Pine Creek, this 100 acre property is characterized by its hardwood forests, pine woods, bubbling creek, restored prairie, and sandstone bluffs. It’s serene beauty feels healing and inspiring no matter which direction you choose wander. There are miles of walking trails on property and on adjoining nature preserves. During fair weather you may see people float by in kayaks, canoes, or tubes. Come watch for wildlife, play in the creek, gaze up at the stars, and reconnect with yourself. With advance notice, I may be able to give you a 15 minute garden and property tour! Just let me know when you book. Want to book for a large group? Send me a message and I will try to accommodate you. * NICHES Crow's Grove Nature Preserve (Hiking, 2 minutes away) * Williamsport Falls (Indiana’s highest free-falling water fall, 15 minutes away) * Downtown Williamsport (Grocery, bars/restaurants, hospital, 15 minutes away) * Hooker Corner Winery (Wine and events, 16 minutes away) * Downtown Pine Village (Coffee shop, gas, and pizza, 18 minutes away) * Downtown Attica (Grocery, gas, restaurants, drug store, 18 minutes away) * Ravine Park (Walking trails, disc golf, huge playground, 18 minutes away) * Badlands off-road park (Attraction, 20 minutes away) * Portland Arch Nature Preserve (Hiking, 30 minutes away) * NICHES Black Rock Nature Preserve (Hiking, 30 minutes away) * Downtown Danville, IL (Bars/restraunts, grocery, dispensary, 35 minutes away) * Purdue University (40 minutes away) * Shades State Park (Hiking, 50 minutes away) * Turkey Run State Park (Hiking, 50 minutes away) This property is an easy and scenic 40 minute drive from Purdue’s campus, making it the perfect get away for students and townies, or a unique place to stay for people wanting to visit Purdue. To remove a barrier for students, Purdue students may request a free tent for their stay at Creek’s Bend Campground!
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Bird Watch at Pine Lake

6 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Charleston, IL
Our property has a robust migratory bird population. We see Blue Heron, geese, ducks, song birds, birds of prey, including the occasional Bald Eagle visit our property. We have a small wetland area and pond, which attract a lot of wildlife, such as muskrat, deer, fox, frogs, turtles, and other small woodland animals. We have wooded areas as well as meadows, which are perfect for tent camping, and are a short walk from the parking area. Our property makes a great base camp for exploring local areas of interest. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is just a few miles south of Charleston. Lake Charleston is just a few miles away, and boasts several nesting pairs of Bald Eagles. There are also fishing, hiking and bike trails around Lake Charleston. We are very close to Illinois' largest Amish Community in the Arcola/Arthur area, with many Amish shops, bakeries, quilt shops, and more. Aikman's Wildlife Adventures is in nearby Chesterville. There is a very nice bike path just to the west of our property. This bike path takes you through Charleston, past the Coles County Fairgrounds, and into Mattoon.
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Green Meadow Farm

2 sites · Lodging10 acres · Arthur, IL
Experience a day in the life on an Amish farm. We are a quaint farm who enjoy the simple things life has to offer. Come bring your tent and sleep under the night sky. For those not ready to take on such a rustic sleeping arrangement, we have a camper available for rent that sleeps between 6-9 people. Or you can bring your own. What does our farm have to offer that you can not get most anywhere else, is the option of an experience. Come have a meal cooked over the open fire. Bake bread or cookies, you can even mill your own wheat! Our wheat has been in the family for generations, and we've been told is the softest and tastiest bread around (try it with our homemade apple butter!) Take a ride on our customized wagon. Where we pop open a table for you to enjoy a picnic with sunset views. Or stop by and say hello to the horses on our well loved buggy rides. Bring your bicycles along and take a trip into town. There are wonderful shops with homemade goodies. Looking for handcrafted furniture, antiques, or just an enjoyable walk around town as buggies go by it's all just a ride away. Do you love animals and adventure? Aikman wildlife is right down the road, and the animals are always excited for visitors to come on by for an interaction you will never forget. We are accustom to our more relaxed pace of life, and we want to share that with others. This also means that we do not have a phone in our home. So if you give us a call and leave a message, we will try and get back to you as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience, and we really hope you come visit us soon!
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Explore a total of 22 deep-water ponds that were once part of a coal mining operation. The largest pond/lake measures 57 acres. Nine of these lakes have boat ramps for anglers, or if you like to canoe, kayak, or paddle. Fish for the biggest trophies in spring or fall when the state stocks the lakes with trout.

Scuba dive in the clear, deep water of former mining tunnels. This is one of the few Illinois State Parks that allow scuba diving. Get a permit to enter Inland Sea and Sportsman's Lake.

Challenge yourself with a difficult 7.6-mile out-and-back hiking trail. The path is also designed for runners. Take it easy on several shorter hikes throughout this recreation area.

Float along the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. Outfitters rent canoes and shuttle you between the start and end points for convenience. The tree-lined river offers shade on hot, sunny days.

Choose between two campgrounds here, with 184 campsites. Around half of them have electrical hook-ups.

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