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  4. Apple River Canyon State Park

Camping at Apple River Canyon State Park

State park · Apple River · 49 campsites · 6 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Apple River Canyon State Park is in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois in Jo Daviess County near the Wisconsin border. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area.

No reviews listedBook on Illinois State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 001
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 002
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 003
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 004
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 005
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 006
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 007
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night
Site 008
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedCanyon Ridge - Loop 1
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$8/night

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 55 sites.

SiteFr
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14
Price
001
canyon ridge - loop 1
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002
canyon ridge - loop 1
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003
canyon ridge - loop 1
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004
canyon ridge - loop 1
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005
canyon ridge - loop 1
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006
canyon ridge - loop 1
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007
canyon ridge - loop 1
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008
canyon ridge - loop 1
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canyon ridge - loop 1
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canyon ridge - loop 1
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You book directly on Illinois State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Illinois State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

8763 E. Canyon Road
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Apple River Canyon State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Apple River Canyon State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Apple River Canyon State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Apple River Canyon State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 6 pull-through, 49 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 10 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 55 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 8763 E. Canyon Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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$8
011
canyon ridge - loop 1
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012
canyon ridge - loop 1
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013
canyon ridge - loop 1
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014
canyon ridge - loop 1
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015
canyon ridge - loop 1
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016
canyon ridge - loop 1
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017
canyon ridge - loop 1
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canyon ridge - loop 1
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019
canyon ridge - loop 1
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020
canyon ridge - loop 1
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022
canyon ridge - loop 1
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023
canyon ridge - loop 1
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024
canyon ridge - loop 2
––$8
025
canyon ridge - loop 2
––$8
026
canyon ridge - loop 2
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027
canyon ridge - loop 2
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028
canyon ridge - loop 2
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029
canyon ridge - loop 2
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030
canyon ridge - loop 2
––$8
031
canyon ridge - loop 2
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032
canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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canyon ridge - loop 2
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040
canyon ridge - loop 2
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041
canyon ridge - loop 2
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Spring Creek Organic Farm

14.6 mi from Apple River Canyon State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery

17.1 mi from Apple River Canyon State Park (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights30 sites open for every night

Pecatonica River Trails Park

17.2 mi from Apple River Canyon State Park (straight-line)
Sites $26/night
$51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour Madison area · 1 hr · from $26/person
    • Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour Madison area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $9/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Madison Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, & More Madison area · 2 hr · from $70/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    “Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E
    “Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 60 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    "Teton" Happy Glamper
    "Teton" Happy Glamper

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 8 · 63 mi from campground

    $164/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    "Glacier" Happy Glamper
    "Glacier" Happy Glamper

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 63 mi from campground

    $164/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Apple River Canyon State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
    Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour

    Madison area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour
    Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Madison area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $9/person

    Madison Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, & More
    Madison Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, & More

    Madison area · 2 hr · from $70/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Madison, Wisconsin Scavenger Hunt
    Madison, Wisconsin Scavenger Hunt

    Madison area · 2 hr · from $27/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Illinois State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Illinois State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
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    55 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    55 sites · $8, $20/night

    Loops: Canyon Ridge - Loop 2 (27), Canyon Ridge - Loop 1 (22), Walnut Grove Youth Campground (6)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Madison WI
    Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Madison WI

    Madison area · 15 min · from $399/person

    Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Artistic and Musical Madison
    Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Artistic and Musical Madison

    Madison area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Madison by Crazy Dash
    Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Madison by Crazy Dash

    Madison area · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Madison to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - Departure Private Transfer
    Madison to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - Departure Private Transfer

    Madison area · 20 min · from $92/person

    Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Madison by 3Quest Challenge
    Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Madison by 3Quest Challenge

    Madison area · 2 hr · from $10/person