Camping for fishing in Illinois
23 camps in Illinois that list fishing 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 fishing
- Around Centralia9 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Mattoon8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Illinois are good for fishing?
23 camps that list fishing 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, 78% also offer boating & paddling, 70% also offer wildlife & birding, 57% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in IllinoisThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Forrest W. Bo WoodFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalForrest W. ''Bo'' Wood Recreation Area has a large campground on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor…
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Opossum CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOpossum Creek Recreation Area has a quiet campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor…
View camp →- Mississippi Bluffs Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
West side of the Shawnee National Forest
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Coon Creek (Il)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCoon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites…
View camp →- Wolf 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 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…
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Boulder CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBoulder Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat…
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