Kickapoo State Recreation Area

We arrived on a Thursday and we checked out on Saturday. Plenty of spots were open on Thursday but we had reservations. The loop is fairly wide with no issues for our 32 foot class c. Spots aren’t complete level but isn’t that was leveling jacks are for. All sites have a picnic table and a fire pit. Our site had 30 Amps as well and trash dumpster are everywhere so no excuse to make a mess. Dump station is on the way in and in the way out. Plus they have potable water and non potable water. Over all great stay but why the 4 stars. I’ll tell you. Speed bumps. In my option they are wayyy to big. They rattle your rig quite well so be careful. Even the camp host warned us about the.

This was a salt quarry about 100 years ago, and now it is a series of beautiful ponds. After long days of driving on our way home to Virginia from Seattle, we found plenty of park roads to explore on our bikes. The next morning we rented SUPs at one of the ponds ($10 per hour) where you can also rent kayaks, next door to the bistro/ice cream parlor. A lot of folks fishing. Mountain biking trails. Sites are spread out with lots of trees. Several playgrounds. We could hear the trucks on the highway in the distance at night, but the white noise of the fan and ear plugs blocked it. A little confusing getting back on 74 east, so be careful.

It's a nice place with plenty of outdoor adventures. Hiking, kayaking, floating are all good options here. There are also multiple playgrounds for kids, shower houses, and wildlife most mornings and evenings

Would not recommend staying weekends in the summer. Weekdays you will have the place to your selves. I dry camped . Shower were clean but very old. Bring your own TP, the moisture and humidity makes everything wet . They will delivery wood - 5$ for a bundle. Each camp spot has a picnic table and a grill pit. Lots of hiking trails for mountain biking or hiking. Lake access you will have to drive there. Dogs allowed - super pet friendly. Camp store - has very little to no supplies . make sure you bring everything you need to closet fuel stops is a 20min drive away

Kickapoo was a nice surprise. Very nice campground. I first tried to use non electric site $10 but found my battery to be bad. Moved to electric site $20. Very nice and quiet. Host was very good especially when I told her I needed electric spot. I paid the extra put it in the self pay spot when I left

We pulled in later in the evening on a Friday and there were plenty of spots available for tents. Nice trees and lake.
Showers are a bonus!
You can hear the freeway noise but it didn’t keep us up-the peaceful lull of the frogs or crickets singing covered it up.
Can’t believe it was only $10!

It’s not a bad spot at all, but could use a bit more upkeep, as is the case with many IL state parks. The highway noise is a bummer since it’s such a big park that would otherwise feel tucked away. Lots of deer. The electric sites seem like they’re probably more of a four-star experience.

The park has been updated and is well maintained. The lower electric sites and very spacious! Clean restrooms. Nice pull through spots and back in spots.
Very quiet during the week. Gets full on weekends with lots of families.

We stayed in Fox loop and it was very big rig friendly. Large spread out sites, trees trimmed up high. The other loops looked ok but not as easy for large rigs. Sites have electric only but there is potable water available and a dump station. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and lantern holder. Restrooms and shower houses also scattered about but we didn’t use them.

Very hospitable hosts and beautiful clean camp sites. You will have everything you need for camping for a great camping experience. We love it here and we will be back!