Camping for hunting in Illinois
14 camps in Illinois that list hunting or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas for hunting
- Around Mattoon6 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Centralia4 camps for hunting within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Illinois are good for hunting?
14 camps that list hunting 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 & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 86% also offer wildlife & birding, 79% also offer fishing, 79% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hunting in IllinoisThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Camp Cadiz CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This campground is the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. Somewhat off the beaten path Camp Cadiz is usually quiet and rarely do the campsites fill up; with the…
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Coles Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalColes Creek 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 and a few miles from the town of…
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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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Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWilborn Creek Group Camp sits on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.
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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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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…
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Lone PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.
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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…
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