Illinois Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
Illinois has 45 federal campgrounds managed by agencies including the U.S. Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers. Of these, 43 campgrounds operate on a reservation system, while 2 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the majority of Illinois federal campgrounds can be made through Recreation.gov, typically opening 6 months in advance, though specific opening dates vary by facility.
Fees and RV hookup availability differ significantly among Illinois federal campgrounds and must be verified directly on each facility's Recreation.gov page. The federal directory does not publish standardized fee amounts or hookup specifications. Campers planning an RV trip should check individual campground listings for current pricing, whether full, partial, or no hookups are available, and any other amenities relevant to their needs before booking.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 42 | 1 |
| U.S. Forest Service | 0 | 1 |
| U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
Do Illinois federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
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Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.