Free camping in Illinois
12 free and low-cost places to camp in Illinois, with facilities and directions.
Free camping usually means dispersed camping on national forest or BLM land, typically up to 14 days, with no facilities. Some free campgrounds have toilets and fire rings. Check the land manager’s current fire rules.
Every place we know
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Free camp · Plano · Free
Camp Kishwaukee
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Free camp · Mundy Landing · Free
Cottonwood Island
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Free camp · Venice · Free
Eagle Point
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Free camp · Hawthorn Woods · Free
Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp
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Free camp · Alton · Free
Ellis Island
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Free camp · McCormick · Free
Jackson Falls primitive camping
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Free camp · Louisiana · Free
Paddler's Pass
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Free camp · Clarksville · Free
Pelican's Point
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Free camp · Portage Des Sioux · Free
Piasa Island
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Free camp · Farmer City · Free
Salt Creek Area 21 Camping
Picnic tables
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Free camp · Elsah · Free
Slim Island Campsite
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Free camp · Eddyville · Free
Teal Pond Campground
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