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Camping for boating and paddling in Illinois
24 camps in Illinois that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Centralia10 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Mattoon9 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Illinois are good for boating and paddling?
24 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 75% also offer fishing, 62% also offer wildlife & birding, 46% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in IllinoisThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Dam East Spillway (Day Use)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDam East Spillway Day Use Area is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the…
View camp →- Wayne Fitzgerald State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Rend Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=1690&agencyCode=130)
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Lithia SpringsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety of amenities and offers outdoor activities for people…
View camp →- Eagle Creek State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Lake Shelbyville](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=1691&agencyCode=130)
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Dam West CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDam West Campground is a recreation area situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers…
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Thomson CausewayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThomson Causeway provides the unique experience of island camping on the great Mississippi River and it's well worth a try!
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Keyesport Rec. AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalKeyesport Recreation Area is situated on the western shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful…
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