Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of mature forest land, agricultural land, grassland, and rare hill prairie that is home to a rich assortment of wildlife.


Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 149 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 002 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 003 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 004 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 010 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 012 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 014 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 031 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 002 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 003 jepc - prairie lake |
10149 County Highway 11
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| ✓ |
| $20 |
| 005 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 006 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 008 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 041 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 042 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 043 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 044 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 047 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 049 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 050 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 051 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 052 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 053 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 063 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 065 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 066 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 071 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 076 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 078 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 079 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 080 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 083 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 084 jepc - prairie lake | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 001 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 002 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 003 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 004 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 005 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 006 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 007 jepc - questing hills (equestrian only) | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 88 mi from campground
$124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 89 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 89 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalstays up to 14 nights (State parks rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on State parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 80% | 16% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 95% | 1% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
149 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
149 sites · $45, $20/night
Loops: JEPC - Prairie Lake loop (82), JEPC - Questing Hills (Equestrian Only) loop (51), Primitive loop (5), Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area (2)
88 open Nov 13–Nov 15