Illinois State Fair Campground
Illinois State Park
Write a Review 801 E Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62702 217-524-9894 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.8324, -89.6469
Overview of Illinois State Fair Campground
First-come, first-served. Security monitors the Illinois State Fairgrounds twenty-four hours a day and campground supervisors are centrally located in the campground to assist with assigning spots, parking, and general information on the fairgrounds.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by lacey on 10/29/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by olivia.s on 9/25/2023
Weekly Rate Yes
Monthly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 300
Pad Type mixed
Open Seasonally April 1st - October 31st
Elevation 557 ft / 169 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Illinois State Fair Campground 19 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 6/22/2024
Confirmed by 6 Users
Last reported 6/16/2024
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/2/2023
“Inexpensive And Safe”
Reviewed 6/22/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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It’s a safe area, security on call all night. The campsites would be tight if an event were underway but I don’t think it’s open for travelers during events. Clean and green for our stay. Wi-Fi was okay but we were close to the office. Only issue we had was the bathhouse. We stayed in close proximity to the bathhouse because we planne... more
It’s a safe area, security on call all night. The campsites would be tight if an event were underway but I don’t think it’s open for travelers during events. Clean and green for our stay. Wi-Fi was okay but we were close to the office. Only issue we had was the bathhouse. We stayed in close proximity to the bathhouse because we planned to use it some (no septic at our campsite). The bathhouse was not air conditioned and did not have ventilation for air flow. Too hot to use for showering!
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camper-773296 would stay here again
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“Awesome Place To Stay While Traveling”
Reviewed 6/16/2024
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 43 |
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At first, we thought the campground was on the blacktop where many campers were, however, that is for the 50 amp. Up over the hill for 30 amp and it is all grassy and pretty. We got a great site under a big shade tree and only $20 for water and electric. Stayed on a Sunday, there was a number to call and a campground host. Met us withi... more
At first, we thought the campground was on the blacktop where many campers were, however, that is for the 50 amp. Up over the hill for 30 amp and it is all grassy and pretty. We got a great site under a big shade tree and only $20 for water and electric. Stayed on a Sunday, there was a number to call and a campground host. Met us within minutes and let us pick our site. Would stay here again!
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Bee and lance would stay here again
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“Great Find For A Few Nights ”
Reviewed 10/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
Overall Rating
Can’t beat $20 / night for a full hook up. We were passing through town, it was easy to get in and out. Quiet. The water pressure was great. You can pick your own site, we parked away from everyone. Went to sleep in an empty parking lot and woke up surrounded by cars which I wasn’t expecting. Workers in the area use it in the daytime.... more
Can’t beat $20 / night for a full hook up. We were passing through town, it was easy to get in and out. Quiet. The water pressure was great. You can pick your own site, we parked away from everyone. Went to sleep in an empty parking lot and woke up surrounded by cars which I wasn’t expecting. Workers in the area use it in the daytime. They were just a few days away from shutting off the water so not sure their exact season. Would stay again when passing through the area.
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lacey would stay here again
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“Good value and location to visit Springfield”
Reviewed 9/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | A04 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
We came in on a Sunday when the campground office was supposed to be closed, but there was someone working in the office. He took us in his golf cart to show us a few sites with sewer hookups that we could choose from. The furthest west lane in lot A had sewer hookups, the D lane, and another lane in B. Many of those near the north wer... more
We came in on a Sunday when the campground office was supposed to be closed, but there was someone working in the office. He took us in his golf cart to show us a few sites with sewer hookups that we could choose from. The furthest west lane in lot A had sewer hookups, the D lane, and another lane in B. Many of those near the north were not level sites though, so we opted for A04 which is on gravel.
We had full hookups on that row and shared the area with only one other trailer the whole time we were there. I can see how during fair time this place would be near impossible to be able to park our big rig, but with double spacing during the off time, it was pleasant.
We had a great rate and it was a good location to visit Springfield. I went to check on the check out time and was told it was 9pm. He said it was so late for those who liked to visit the fairgrounds and barns until late.
There was a bathhouse up by the office (we did not use it).
Starlink came in at around 31 down and 5 up. Verizon on the phone was 4 bars (135/13). On the cell antenna Verizon was at 5 bars (90/27) and AT&T was also at 5 bars (25/25). The signal was strong, but the speeds were slow in the evening.
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olivia.s would stay here again
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“Cheap Place To Stay ”
Reviewed 7/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We arrived around 3:30. I had never been here before and I guess the family that runs it is gone this week. The guy who was filling in was friendly but since it was our first time we asked him some questions and he just said well go find a site, however you need to get in is fine. I was looking for a full hookup site and he knew whe... more
We arrived around 3:30. I had never been here before and I guess the family that runs it is gone this week. The guy who was filling in was friendly but since it was our first time we asked him some questions and he just said well go find a site, however you need to get in is fine. I was looking for a full hookup site and he knew where some where but they were full and said there’s some over there I think just go look. We ended up just taking a W/E site which was fine. It’s cheap and gets the job done. Okay cell service too.
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Marblemandy would stay here again
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“Great Location”
Reviewed 7/13/2023
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 50 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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We arrived at lunch time and picked a site in the B area, it was an asphalt parking lot with 50 amp and water. Site was level and we were close to all the Abraham Lincoln historic sites, which was great. Also, was lucky enough to see the Palomino World Championship going on at the fair grounds.
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T_L_Patton would stay here again
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“Friendly, Clean, Cool Place!”
Reviewed 7/2/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 37 |
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Stopped for just one night but wish it was more. So much to see in Springfield. Friendly folks at the campground let us choose our spot so we didn’t have to unhook. Nice visitors guide. State Capitol, Lincoln historical home, museum and burial site. We wish we were staying longer! And Route 66!
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camper-828127 would stay here again
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“Amazing place to explore”
Reviewed 6/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Super friendly family that manages the grounds. This place is massive and so cool to explore the buildings in the fair grounds. It was easy to call and reserve.
camper-829951 would stay here again
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“Great location”
Reviewed 5/3/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed one night at the fairgrounds. It was easy access, nothing fancy. We had electric and water and since they were not busy we could park across a few spots instead of backing into a spot. Security checked us in and was very nice and helpful. We did a day trip to see the capitol, the Lincoln Museum and burial site. Plenty of room... more
We stayed one night at the fairgrounds. It was easy access, nothing fancy. We had electric and water and since they were not busy we could park across a few spots instead of backing into a spot. Security checked us in and was very nice and helpful. We did a day trip to see the capitol, the Lincoln Museum and burial site. Plenty of room for our slides and cars. We normally do not book a first come first serve campground, but felt pretty good with over 300 spots available.
Charlene would stay here again
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“A Great Cheap Stay!”
Reviewed 8/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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This is a nice campground with full hookup in the middle of the state fairgrounds. The host is very friendly and gave us a golf cart ride around the fairgrounds and took us to the farmers market. Site was a bit dirty, however the state fair had just ended. The sites are all on pavement, parking lot style.
ShelbyR28 would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- security
- showers
- trash
Discount Clubs
- Military Discounts
- Senior Discounts
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