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Weldon Springs State Park Campground

16 Reviews

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State Park

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Location

Weldon Springs State Park Campground is located in Illinois

Directions

From stoplight south of Clinton on Rt. 51, follow signs 3 miles to the east OR Go east of Clinton on Rt. 10 to sign, turn south & follow signs 2 miles to park.

Address

1159 500 North
Clinton, IL 61727

Coordinates

40.11700098 N
88.924 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Sara W.

Scout

Reviewed May. 29, 2023

Nice campground!

This was our first visit here, we haven't typically stayed so close to home. It was Memorial Day weekend, and the campground was completely full. The sites are pretty small. But even being small and on top of each other, the campground was quiet and still at night. The bathhouse was only mildly gross but it wasn't unexpected. I didn't use the pit toilet houses. Overall, we were happy there and enjoyed ourselves. It was a fun trip.

Site16

Month of VisitJune

Stephanie G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

Raccoon problem

I had a friend stay in the tent area and she had to leave in the middle of the night because the raccoons were so bad. The couple a few sites down had their tent destroyed. She had all of her food and smelly things locked in her car.

Site 10

Month of VisitJuly

B S.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2022

Quick night stay

Stopped here for a quick overnight on a cross country trip. The 10 sites in the tent-only wooded area weren’t very appealing(no grass/uneven terrain) except for the ones furthest from the parking area. We didn’t feel like hauling our tent and stuff all the way in, only to haul it out first thing in the morning. Since there were few campers, we opted for site 81 which had nice grass and close parking. Made for great sleeping, but the bugs(chiggers?) were horrible and left us with painful itchy bites for the rest of our vacation. The camp host was very friendly and fun to chat with.

Site81

Month of VisitSeptember

Cheryl S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2021

Beautiful place

We camped there for a long weekend. It served our needs. We were there for a rally that was held in Leroy. We didn't spend a lot of time at our campsite but when we did it was very pleasant and peaceful. We saw alot of people walking, kids riding bikes, people fishing, just good old fashioned family fun. People were friendly, respectful and kind.

Sitenot giving away our favorite spot!😊

Month of VisitAugust

robwtammyt

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Nice campground

Like the campground. It has a trail around the whole lake. Only problem is that the sites are not always the size they say they are. A 40 foot site might only be 20 feet.

Site54

Month of VisitMay

Priscilla J.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Loved the Hike-in Sites

We came on Memorial Day weekend so the campground was very full. It didn't feel too crowded though except when playing on the playground there were lots of kids and its not a very big play area. But it was fun for the kids to play with other kids.

While I wish the tent are and comfort station were closer to one another, the walk really wasn't all that bad from our campsite. I loved that the tent sites (especially as you go further back (like to sites 6-10 probably) just had a secluded woodsy feeling to them. I loved how convenient our site was though being right by our car and the road to the restrooms.

Some of the tent sites are close together with some having a little more seclusion. There are a lot of trees and plants with it being in the woods so this does help. But with the trail running right down the middle that cuts out a little of your privacy. But the seclusion is definitely better than the RV sites that we saw in the main big loop of the campground.

We walked a couple trails and they were lots of fun for us and the kids/dogs.

There is a STRICT no alcohol rule in the tent sites. A sign said coolers are subject to inspection, but from our experience and the vibe of the place, I don't see this really being an issue unless your group gets kind of rowdy ;)

All in all a great experience.

Site001 (Tent only area)

Month of VisitJune

Elizabeth W.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 10, 2021

Fantastic backcountry sites

Short walk from the parking lot if carrying heavy gear, but still spaced out enough to feel isolated. Vault toilets right at the parking lot as well. Next to a big grassy area and hill for group games

Month of VisitJune

Brian O.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020

Beautiful park

Had a nice site on loop by the lake, but not on the lake. A short walk downhill though the trees. We were able to tie up our canoe there once we launched it by the concession stand. Facilities were clean and fairly spacious. The trails were lovely but the best part was watching the hummingbirds at the north, marshy end of the lake. We sat and were amazed at how many there were. Also nice is the old schoolhouse museum and the friendly volunteers there. The history of the park is fascinating, many famous historical people once came to the site when it was a Chataqua. Canoeing on the lake is great, and many people were out fishing. Nearby Clinton is an interesting historic town.

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Jamie G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Nice place!

Quiet, well-spaced campground with nice concrete fire rings & picnic tables. There are only a few pull-through sites and there are several spots with size limitations for campers. The park has beautiful natural meadows, an old schoolhouse to explore, and a large pond with trails all the way around it. A WWII memorial is found along the pond and there are also boat rentals and plenty of good fishing spots. The park also has decent shower houses and more than one playground for the kids. Along the marina that have snacks/concessions as well.

Bree C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2019

Great little park

Great camping and great fishing. Scenic little park. Tent and trailer camping here, but the real reward is in the primitive backpacking sites. Highly recommend.

Traci W.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2019

Great Week-end Get-a-way

Campsites are the perfect size.
Showers are clean & the water is hot. Trails are well kept & new fishing decks are wonderful.

Steve H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2019

Very nice campground

It’s a nice Illinois state park. Very quiet. Clean bathrooms, the consecution stand is closed. So can’t rent boat etc. but a nice lake to paddle canoe/kayak . With all the rain we hade the bugs were as to be expected. Will go back .

Lucas T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

Locusts!

Ok CG... worst bugs (mosquitoes and locusts) I’ve ever dealt with

Kim G.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Nice State Park

we have come here several major holiday weekends and had no issues with the packed campground. showers we're warm and welcome. Made lots of friends and grandkids had a ball with other kids. campground is clean, flush and pit toilets. Hosts were always helpful.

Jason W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2018

Family Friendly

Great place to camp. Showers are cleaned daily. Host on site always ready to help. Good fishing near by with walking trail surrounding pond. Plenty of wildlife friendly locals.

Site48

Month of VisitJune

James D.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 29, 2016

Nice park for the family or just to get a way for a few days

This is a nice park with a lake for fishing. There is a veterans memorial which is beautiful. It is a bit more built up in some areas than I would like (for example, there are horseshoe pits) which can make for some fun but I tend to like to escape into nature. If that is what you are going for then this may not be for you or you should camp in the sites along the west of the lake near the playground and the shelter. The fishing was great and you can boat and kayak on the lake. I was having great luck using a bright green spinner for bass and a simple jig for crappie. Largest Bass I caught was 18" and the smallest was 14".