Illini State Park
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Write a Review 2660 East 2350th Rd. Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2448 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.3207, -88.7105
Overview of Illini State Park
Last Price Paid: $18
Reported by Broomhilda on 11/28/2020
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Class C)
Reported by Broomhilda on 11/28/2020
Number of Sites 100
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 492 ft / 149 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Barb-n-Mike asked on 9/26/2020
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Reviews of Illini State Park 3 people have reviewed this location.
“Great view of the river & barge traffic ”
Reviewed 11/28/2020
Nightly rate: | $18 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 17 |
Beautiful camp with many sites located right along the Illinois River. We have been 1 of 4 campers seen during our stay. It’s a bit confusing, the IDNR website provides a link to “Reserve America,” & if you pick dates between November-April it appears that the park is “closed.” In reality, you aren’t able to make reservations during th... more
Beautiful camp with many sites located right along the Illinois River. We have been 1 of 4 campers seen during our stay. It’s a bit confusing, the IDNR website provides a link to “Reserve America,” & if you pick dates between November-April it appears that the park is “closed.” In reality, you aren’t able to make reservations during this time, it’s first come first serve. No water, it’s been turned off for the cold months. There is a dump area, but again, no water available right now. They offer recycling, which we have rarely seen when camping! There are 2 camping areas in this large park, but only one of them appears to be open. In the open area there are sites with electric ($18/night) and non-electric ($10/night). There is a shower house, but it’s closed for the winter. The pit toilets, are basic, but clean & well maintained. There are a number of day use areas with grills, shelters & picnic tables. We have found 2 hiking trails, as well as Lock #5 & a nice war memorial. We found the 1 geocache located in this park along one of the trails. It’s a nice easy walk over the bridge from the park into the town of Marseilles. The park ranger has made rounds. We will definitely come back here. Our cell service has been very good, so working remotely would be an option here!
Broomhilda would stay here again
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“Pleasant campground on the Illinois River”
Reviewed 10/11/2018
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We stayed in the wooded dry camping area of the Great Falls campground. It was $10. It would have been $20 with electricity. It was mid-week in October so it was pretty empty but most sites showed reservations for Friday and Saturday so be forewarned. We took a lovely 2.5 mile walk around the park which extends quite a ways down the ri... more
We stayed in the wooded dry camping area of the Great Falls campground. It was $10. It would have been $20 with electricity. It was mid-week in October so it was pretty empty but most sites showed reservations for Friday and Saturday so be forewarned. We took a lovely 2.5 mile walk around the park which extends quite a ways down the river. Clean restrooms but low water pressure.
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“Not bad”
Reviewed 8/11/2018
Days stayed: | 5 |
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Site Number: | 50 |
Stayed in the tent section with my teardrop. 50 is on a corner going in/out, but one of the larger lots. Downfall was it was basically dirt. Glad it didn't rain. Do not, I repeat, do not use the pit toilets in the tent section. Just plain nasty. I'll leave it at that. Down further by the RV section they have flush toilets and showers.... more
Stayed in the tent section with my teardrop. 50 is on a corner going in/out, but one of the larger lots. Downfall was it was basically dirt. Glad it didn't rain. Do not, I repeat, do not use the pit toilets in the tent section. Just plain nasty. I'll leave it at that. Down further by the RV section they have flush toilets and showers. Go there. In both areas, just a handful of sites that give you any room. The rest you are sitting on your neighbors lap. But will do in a pinch. Cool veterans memorial in the park itself.
tg2654 would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- playground
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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