RV Camping near Mount Vernon, Illinois

Kaskaskia River Camping & RV Park

34 RV Sites, 7 Tent Sites

Kaskaskia River Camping and RV Park in New Athens, Illinois, offers 34 full-hookup RV sites and seven tent sites on the riverbank, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 90 feet. Back-in categories at four amp combinations join pull-in and pull-through tiers, with a pavilion and direct river access. Thirty-four sites span back-in 20/30/50-amp, back-in 20/50-amp, back-in 30/50-amp, back-in 50-amp, pull-in 20/30/50-amp, and pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric, sized to 90 feet. Listing the exact amp combination in every category removes any doubt about what you are plugging into, and 90 feet accommodates anything on the road with room to spare. Seven tent sites round out the lodging. A pavilion handles the practical side. The river carries the recreation, with boating, fishing, hiking, and biking all from the property. The amenity set is deliberately spare, which keeps rates low and suits a park built around the water rather than on-site programming. Pets are welcome. St. Clair County sits in the rolling agricultural country between East St. Louis and the old river towns of the American Bottom. The Kaskaskia is Illinois's second-longest river and runs navigable here, with a lock and dam system and good catfish and bass water. St. Louis is about 40 minutes northwest, which makes this a quiet base for the metro without metro pricing. Summer drives the heaviest demand, with spring and fall fishing strong and considerably easier availability. Reserve ahead for holiday weekends.

from $18/night

Camp Lakewood Campground

52 RV Sites, 3 Tent Sites

Camp Lakewood Campground in Effingham, Illinois, offers 52 RV sites and three tent sites within a mile of both I-70 and I-57, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 120 feet. Premium pull-through categories, including one with a patio, join full-hookup and water-and-electric back-in tiers, with an outdoor pool, boat ramp, and game room. Fifty-two sites span back-in 30-amp, back-in 30/50-amp, back-in water-and-electric, premium pull-thru, premium pull-thru with patio, and pull-thru 30/50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 120 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. One hundred twenty feet is among the most generous capacities anywhere and accommodates anything on the road. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer at the site. Three tent sites round out the lodging. A laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. If you arrive after the office closes with a reservation, your name will be on an envelope with your site details. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a boat ramp for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, and a game room, playground, and swimming filling the rest. Pets are welcome. Effingham is the crossroads city of downstate Illinois, where I-70 and I-57 meet — one of the most convenient overnight stops in the Midwest. Demand tracks interstate traffic rather than a season. Reserve ahead for holiday travel periods.

from $35/night

I-55 RV Park & Campground

20 RV Sites

I-55 RV Park & Campground in Edwardsville, Illinois, offers 20 full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp service, sized for rigs to 74 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, directly off I-55 at Exit 23. The combination of 74-foot capacity and immediate interstate access is the draw for travelers crossing the St. Louis metro. Twenty sites carry full hookups on 20, 30, and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 74 feet. Water, sewer, and electric run to every site. The big-rig-friendly layout means long coaches can arrive and depart without a difficult approach, and the pull-through sites let an overnight guest stop without unhitching — a practical advantage over St. Louis-area campgrounds at more complicated addresses. Pets are welcome. The park is deliberately simple, and the site itself is the amenity. There is no resort programming here; the value is a clean full-hookup site with easy on-and-off access and a quiet setting despite the highway proximity. That quiet is a design outcome rather than luck — the campground is laid out so the interstate noise and light stay off the sites. Guests wanting extensive amenities should look elsewhere; guests wanting a straightforward, well-run overnight with full hookups will find exactly that. Edwardsville sits on the Illinois side of the Mississippi in Madison County's Metro East, which gives guests the full St. Louis day-trip range without Missouri-side pricing and weekend availability pressure. Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most significant prehistoric archaeological site in North America, is five miles south. The Gateway Arch, the nationally ranked museums, Cardinals baseball, Blues hockey, St. Louis City soccer, World Wide Technology Raceway, and area college campuses are all within easy reach. The park operates year-round on the I-55 corridor. Event weekends in St. Louis and summer travel drive the heaviest demand — with 20 sites, reserve ahead when a major game or race is scheduled.

from $63/night

Perryville RV Resort

73 RV Sites, 8 Cabins

Perryville RV Resort in Perryville, MO, offers 73 full-hookup pull-thru RV sites and 8 cabins, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 63 feet. Sites come as 30-amp and 30/50-amp pull-thrus in standard and premium versions, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Every site is a pull-thru. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills and exchange, a dump station, and one-bedroom deluxe cabins cover the rest. Wristbands are used on major holidays and for big events — check when you book. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. An outdoor pool, a pavilion, a playground, basketball, walking trails, a pond, and a lake fill the grounds, with fishing, swimming, and hiking. A state park is nearby. Perryville sits in the Mississippi River bluffs region of southeast Missouri, a historically layered corridor where French colonial settlement, Cherokee removal history, and river commerce have all left their marks. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Premium 30/50-amp pull-thrus book first.

from $42/night

Lakeside Timbers RV Campground

126 RV Sites

Lakeside Timbers RV Campground in Neoga, Illinois, offers 126 full-hookup RV sites across 18 lakefront acres on Lake Mattoon, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 80 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year. Waterview, field view, and interior categories join a standard tier, with a marina, boat ramp, outdoor pool, and general store. One hundred twenty-six back-in sites run in 30/50-amp full-hookup, full-hookup field view, full-hookup interior, and full-hookup waterview categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 80 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Naming categories by outlook — water, field, or interior — tells you what you are booking, and 80 feet accommodates the longest coaches with a tow. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The store's provisions go well beyond standard camping supplies. A marina and boat ramp open the lake for boating, with an outdoor pool, game room, pavilion, dog park, swimming, and picnicking filling the rest. Wine and beer tasting is nearby. Pets are welcome. Lake Mattoon sits in the agricultural lake country of Cumberland County, where east-central Illinois's flatlands open onto one of the region's most productive recreational lakes. Effingham, Mattoon, and Charleston are all close, with I-57 and I-70 within a short drive. Summer lake season drives the heaviest demand. Reserve well ahead for June through August weekends.

from $35/night

Hickory Holler Campground

Enjoy our shade for your picturesque walk around the lake, across a bridge to an island. Visit friends around a friendly campfire. We know you'll be glad you made the trip to this little piece of heaven! Our facilities are open year-round, and with nearby attractions including 1,100 acres for hunting, equestrian trails, championship golf courses, many excellent restaurants and more, we believe your stay at Hickory Holler will be an experience to remember.

from $29/night

Fern Lake Campground

At Fern Lake Campground, we believe in slowing down, staying a while, and making everyone feel at home. Tucked away in charming Paducah, KY, our RV campground has been a trusted stop for travelers since 1977. Whether you’re just passing through or planning an extended visit, our RV park in Paducah, KY, has a site ready for you—from tents to big rigs and everything in between. Designed with longer stays in mind, Fern Lake RV Campground offers peaceful surroundings, clean, spacious sites, and the kind of hospitality that keeps folks coming back year after year. Short-term guests are always welcome, and you’ll find the same comfort and care no matter how long you stay. So come on by, kick your feet up, and let us take care of you. At Fern Lake Campground, you’re not just a guest—you’re part of the family.

from $35/night

Duck Creek RV Park

A welcoming retreat in the heart of Paducah. Located just off I-24 at Exit 11, Duck Creek RV Park is where peaceful charm meets modern comfort in beautiful Paducah, Kentucky. Surrounded by lush greenery and friendly faces, our park is the perfect home base—whether you’re chasing weekend adventures or settling in for a longer stay. With 89 spacious, level sites ready to accommodate any rig, and local attractions like historic downtown Paducah, the National Quilt Museum, and Land Between the Lakes just minutes away, you’ll find it easy to explore and even easier to relax. From morning coffee by the campfire to evening strolls around the stocked fishing pond, life moves a little slower here—and we think that’s a good thing. Enjoy full hook-up RV sites, free Wi-Fi, a seasonal pool, dog park, laundry facilities, and all the little touches that make your stay feel like home. At Duck Creek, we’re not just a place to park—we’re a place to pause, unwind, and make memories that last.

from $55/night

Tween the Lakes Campground

14 RV Sites

Tween the Lakes Campground in Grand Rivers, KY, offers 14 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 60 feet. Sites come in two categories, standard back-in and standard pull-thru, both on concrete pads carrying water, sewer, and electric. Concrete pads at every site is a genuine advantage in lake country. A dump station and WiFi are on site, and pets are welcome. Lake access and walking trails fill the grounds, with hiking, biking, and picnicking. Grand Rivers sits in the narrow land corridor between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Livingston County, just off Interstate 24 at Exit 31 — one of the most geographically distinctive campground positions anywhere, with two of the largest lakes in the eastern United States on either side and Land Between the Lakes just south. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Fourteen sites between two major lakes fill fast in summer — reserve well ahead.

from $45/night

Diamond Lake Resort

We’re more than just a campground. Spend the day with us or stay and play. Open all year long, Diamond Lake Resort is your place for family fun in Owensboro, KY. Whether you want to unwind and relax or explore the legend of Diamond Lake, our team is excited to host you.

from $50/night

Indian Point RV Park

29 RV Sites

Indian Point RV Park in Eddyville, Kentucky, offers 29 RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 40 feet. A full-hookup pull-through category joins water-and-electric back-in tiers at both amperages, with a boat ramp, boat docks, outdoor pool, clubhouse, and game room. Twenty-nine sites span back-in 30/50-amp water-and-electric only, full hookup pull-through, water-and-electric back-in 30-amp, and water-and-electric back-in 50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted, sized to 40 feet. Read the category carefully — only the pull-through tier carries sewer at the site, and the back-in categories are water and electric. Note the 40-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, boat storage, and a recreation center handle the practical side. A boat ramp and boat docks open the water for boating and fishing, with an outdoor pool, clubhouse, game room, sports courts, pavilion, playground, dog park, and a river on the property filling the rest. Pets are welcome. Eddyville sits between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in the Land Between the Lakes region — 170,000 acres of protected recreation area between two of the largest man-made lakes in the eastern United States, with elk and bison ranges, a planetarium, and some of the best crappie and bass fishing in the country. Summer lake season drives the heaviest demand, with the spring and fall fishing runs strong. Reserve well ahead for warm-weather weekends.

from $55/night

Pin Oak RV Resort

144 RV Sites, 5 Cabins

Pin Oak RV Resort in Villa Ridge, Missouri, is a full-hookup resort with cabin rentals, an outdoor pool, a lake with a beach, a recreation center and mini-golf, 40 miles west of St. Louis on the historic Route 66 corridor. Sites take rigs up to 65 feet, and each site allows a maximum of eight people. Full-hookup RV sites accommodate rigs to 65 feet. Cabin rentals serve guests traveling without an RV, and personal mailboxes and on-site laundry support the longer-stay and seasonal guests the resort draws. A general store stocks camp basics, propane fills and firewood are available, and bathrooms and showers are on site. WiFi reaches the property. No wristbands are required to use the amenities; visitors pay $10 per car and check in at the office, and they are welcome to use the pool and other facilities. On-site recreation is the resort's strength. An outdoor pool and a lake with its own beach cover the swimming season, and fishing is available on the property's lake and pond. Mini-golf, a ball field, sports courts, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard spread across the grounds, with an arcade, ping pong and a craft room in the recreation center for indoor days. Walking and hiking trails run the property, a playground and a covered pavilion serve families and groups, and a fenced dog park is on site. Pets are welcome. Meramec Caverns is 10 miles east in Stanton — a 4.6-mile cave system with five stories of limestone formations and the barn-billboard advertising legacy that made it Route 66's most pre-advertised roadside stop. The Meramec River sustains one of Missouri's most actively paddled float corridors, and Hermann's German-heritage wineries are 35 miles west. Pin Oak operates year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons for Route 66 driving, cave touring and Meramec floating, and the winter months carry steady snowbird traffic using I-44 south. Reserve ahead for summer peak and for the April-to-October float season.

from $40/night