Camping for swimming in Illinois
13 camps in Illinois that list swimming 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 swimming
- Around Mattoon6 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Centralia5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Illinois are good for swimming?
13 camps that list swimming 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, 100% also offer fishing, 85% also offer boating & paddling, 85% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in IllinoisThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Mississippi Bluffs Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
West side of the Shawnee National Forest
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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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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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Lotus Group AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Lotus Group Area is 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 of a…
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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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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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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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Dam East - Mcnair CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDam East-McNair Campground 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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