Cleanliness : high marks…read more Grounds : well maintained Playground : swings / slide, very basic Staff : friendly and helpful Views : main road is visible but the site is nestled back amidst mature trees. Wood carved animal totems on site are a nice feature. Other : they have a well designed and maintained chicken coop w 3 dozen or so Rhode Island Reds and a few other breeds. The chickens free range in the day. We raise chickens and can appreciate their set up

What a quaint spot for our overnight stay on our long trek back to Reno, NV. The restrooms/showers…read moreare closed due to COVID-19, so be sure you are self-contained if you stop here. They still have full hook-ups. The ground are well-kept and have statues carved from wood around the site - Rocky (from Bullwinkle, not the boxer ); Abraham Lincoln; and a rooster on top of a pig on top of a horse - not kidding. Oh, and there are real roosters and hens walking around. Super cool! The sites are gravel and level with fire rings. While the campground is very quiet, there is interstate noise at night - be aware. Also, there seems to be a waste water treatment facility nearby - the occasional funk is not so amazing. Great for an overnight stay or a long weekend away with the kids, especially once the pool opens back up.

My wife and I wanted to check this place out since it was on her bucket list and apparently it…read morebecame on my bucket list as well since I love to see some other worldly things in my own home state of illinois. Thankfully we lucked out and we didn't get rained on but this place was still pretty busy. Depending on when you show up parking can be a bit Limited. The trails to the top is not too long either but the interaction is so long and breathtaking. I've never been to a park since I've been to Matheson State Park where you are able to climb on every little thing. The views here and the experience is unlike any other. It felt like I was back in the Smoky Mountains but with less tourists. They have public restrooms here as well though if there's a line it could take a while. Me and my wife spent a good few hours here and if you follow the trail it will take you right back to the parking lot. We also enjoyed that this place is also dog friendly too!

Glad we went the route we did which is to the right as opposed to the left. This has the frequent…read morestairs/incline with is better for my knees than the sharp decline if we were to go the other way. I also liked that the multiple or compiled sandstones was the last we saw as opposed to the first, like a grand finale. And then the gradual decline on the way down to complete the circle. This is a very quick route where you can see the famous camel rock actually many of the rocks look like faces ;)

Site 212 - Full service leveled asphalt site with dedicated tow vehicle parking. The one way road…read moreis very narrow so be careful backing into the sites. The water spigot has a lot of pressure, so please bring a pressure regulator for your RV! The power pedestal has 20, 30, & 50 AMP service. The sewer connection is below the site grade so flow is not an issue. This is a very peaceful and serene campground close to Rend Lake! We highly recommend this US Army Corp campground.

We loved this campground. It has great sites all with hookups for RV's and water. We just came…read morewith friends for some tent camping and had a great time. The facilities were all well maintained and most sites were pretty good sized. Just know there is no store nearby so bring wood and all the supplies you need. You won't be able to buy anything here. Super close to South Sandusky beach which is really the best beach and picnic area I know of at Rend Lake.

Easy to find, nce park with super friendly service (he gets a star by himself!). We stayed one…read morenight. Pull-thu Sites are a bit short but we made it in on an angle. Neighbor came over to give us a hand and information. I would definitely stay here again. We stayed here in a 32' travel trailer with pick-up that is 53' overall. You enter down a road with the office at the end. We were on the front row which has 2 exits making it easy to get out. And it was quiet so it was nice to sleep!

Stayed here a few time in a 41ft RV with a toad. They are cool with late check ins and you can do…read moreself registration. $50/night or $45 with Good Sam or military discount. Level gravel sites. Lots of conveniences nearby and close to the interstate.

Everyone is so friendly and the grounds are super clean. Tents or campers with electric hook ups if…read moreyou want them. Nice lake to fish in. Sandy beach with roped off swim area. You can kayak, or paddle boat on the lake. Golf cart trails through the woods for riding. Playgrounds for the kids. I highly recommend this campground.

Super friendly staff. Dog friendly park, most people here…read moreare permanent or semi permanent residents squished in here and there around the private lake. Rental spots are inexpensive and most are pull through sites, which we alway love that. Sites are clean and the bath house is practically brand spanking new with hot showers. The memorial day weekend brought back to back activities which included DJ's for everyone to enjoy tunes, try your hand at games, with mega log fire chats and those lake views. Grab some frozen treats or bags of ice at the office. Again, super friendly and rates are great. Only take cash or checks. They are respectful of quiet hours, most people live here for periods of time.

My husband and I have been camping several times at Crab Orchard Campgrounds. We love it there. The…read morecampgrounds are kept clean, restrooms and shower houses are very clean. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to be helpful. Every lot has a nice scenic view. You have the opportunity to fish and swim at the beach. We enjoy just walking around the campgrounds. The campground is dog friendly, and all dogs are on a leash or small pen. We are looking forward to many more visits here. The Grizzell.

Brought out 6 year old and 8 year old to camp for the weekend. Before we knew it we had kids from…read moreseveral other camp sites at our site so my husband brought out the s'mores and began fixing them for everyone. He cut a limb from the tree in our yard for 1 of the boys and all of a sudden a man filming him with a phone started walking towards us yelling at him. This was one of the camp host.My husband explained what he was doing and the man continued to film in in front of all the children and yell about the stick he pulled from the tree. My husband apologized and said it wouldn't happen again. About an hour later about an hour later the refugee police pulled up and said that the man had called him grumbling about the tree. We were ticked and fined. I have read other reviews on the FB website where people have written about this particular camp host.

My husband and I stopped to spend the night at Wayne Fitzgerrell Park and we were so glad we did!…read moreCharlie, the host, was very friendly and helpful. The campground is gorgeous!! Many campsites on the water, bike trails, a memorable sunset, beautiful trees and scenery.

This is a very large park in the Lake Rend Resort area…read more Imagine waking up in your RV, unzipping the door, and being greeted by the serene views of the Lake. This is a vast area of peninsulas and water. The campgrounds at Wayne Fitzgerrell are spacious and offer memorable vistas of the area. Each site is mostly level, equipped with electric hookups, and under shade, making it an RVer's dream come true. But the allure of Wayne Fitzgerrell extends beyond its scenic campgrounds. It is an outdoor enthusiast's wonderland. You can indulge in various activities, from hunting and fishing to horseback riding and hiking. As the sun dips below the horizon, gather around a crackling campfire, exchange stories under the starlit sky, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The facilities at Wayne Fitzgerrell? There's a lodge, cabins, a swimming pool, and tennis courts - in varying states of wear. The restrooms and showers were in a state of disrepair or run-down during our visit but these seem to be temporary conditions. Go and enjoy! It's worth a stop. #RVAdventure #Illinois #WayneFitzgerrellSRA #TravelStories no

Hey Yelpers! Stopped in here for a couple days after picking up our trailer. It's a nice place to…read morestay. It is situated next to the freeway, so you do get traffic noise. When in the trailer, it was rarely noticeable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to get a delivery of firewood out to our campsite, which was nice. Also tried my luck in their fishing pond, which is catch and release. I didn't have to release anything, but it was fun and relaxing. The pool area looked great and very refreshing on hot days like when we were there. Some of the things could use some repair, such as the fishing dock and shower floors. They are putting in work to take care of it, so that's good. We would stay here again. You should check it out.

What an incredible adventure. Hubby and I are traveling to Denver from Naples. This was an…read moreexcellent choice for an overnight. Clean, very clean... from showers to campsites! Keith, our host, was knowledgeable, resourceful, and so happy to be there

My favorite location in the southern Illinois area. The park is very quite and clean. The rangers…read moreare all friendly and willing to help. I also feel safe at the state lake! Beautiful views

This is a great place to go for some nice weekend camping. It's about 45 minutes away from the…read moremetro east, so it is much closer than driving the couple of hours down to the Ozarks. The price is fine, eight bucks for the class c camping. A great little bait shop on the property, and great places to fish. You can even rent boats for a reasonable price. If you want a bit of camping, it's a great, close place!