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Battle of Athens
State Historic Site
Route CC
Revere, MO
660-877-3871 |
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This historic site administers the remaining buildings of the
now defunct town of Athens that was the site of a Civil War battle
in 1861. Exhibits and tours interpret the battle and the history of
the town. The site also offers hiking trails, a lake for fishing,
picnic sites, and more than a mile of frontage on the Des Moines
River. The campground is open and available for first-come,
first-served use March through November.
Water is available in the campground during the on-season
(April through October).
Camping
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Electric and Basic |
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Nauvoo State Park
50
N. Wells Street
Nauvoo, IL
217-453-6252 |
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Conveniently located near many popular local attractions. Hotel
amenities include an indoor heated pool, free continental
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Siloam Springs
State Park
RR1
Clayton, IL
217-894-6205 |
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One
of the largest parks in Illinois, Siloam Springs Park has 3,323
acres of beautifully wooden terrain, a sparkling lake, and
carefully maintained facilities. Hiking trails, fishing or
canoeing make this a perfect place to spend a
summer day or weekend. There are 98 Class A camp sites featuring
rest rooms, showers and electricity and 84 Class B camp
sites featuring showers and rest rooms. There is a centrally
located shower facility available to all campers. There also is a separate
camping area for riders and their mounts, with water and limited
electricity. Horse rentals are not available.
Camping
types available:
Electric and Basic |
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Wakonda State Park
32836 State Park Road
La
Grange, MO
573-655-2280 |
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Wakonda State Park is composed of land that once was mined of
gravel used to surface Missouri's secondary highways. The land
has been transformed into a recreation area featuring six lakes,
hiking and bicycling trails, and a rare sand prairie. Wakonda
State Park offers basic and electric campsites and is open
year-round. On-season (April 15 - October 31) services
include modern restrooms, a dump station, showers, water and
laundry.
During the on-season, fees of first-come, first-served
campers are to be paid at the park office.
Camping
types available:
Electric and Basic |
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Privately
Operated Campgrounds
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Lake Wilderness Camping
West Point, IA |
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2499 121st Street
319-837-6288 |
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Hickory Haven Campground
Keokuk, IA |
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2413 353rd Street
319-524-8459 |
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Circle G Campground
Carthage, IL |
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556 N Highway 94
217-743-9933 |
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Hickory Hollow RV Park
Kahoka, MO |
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3 Olive Street
660-727-3726 |
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Whispering Oaks Campgrounds
Mendon, IL |
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2124 E. 1300th Place
217-936-2500 |
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Cedar Lakes
Coatsburg, IL |
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2000 N. 1850th Avenue
217-455-4602 |
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River Valley Campground
Quincy, IL |
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2300 Bonansinga Drive
217-222-7229 |
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Pine Lakes Resort
Pittsfield, IL |
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1405 Lakeview Heights
217-285-6719 |
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Great River Road
Campground
Pleasant Hill, IL |
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S. Main & Campground Road
217-734-2113 |
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