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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Illinois
17 camps in Illinois that list wildlife watching and birding 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 wildlife watching and birding
- Around Centralia8 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Mattoon6 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Illinois are good for wildlife watching and birding?
17 camps that list wildlife watching and birding 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, 94% also offer fishing, 88% also offer boating & paddling, 71% also offer hunting.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in IllinoisThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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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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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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 →- Pine Hills CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Pine Hills campground has level campsites with open grassy areas between campsites. Popular with hunters in the spring and fall, the campground is also ideal for those who like to view…
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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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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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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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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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