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  3. Randolph County State Recreation Area

Camping at Randolph County State Recreation Area near Chester

State park · Chester · 58 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices, keeping even the most avid outdoorsman content.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 42 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 001
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 002
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 003
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 004
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 005
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 006
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 007
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night
Site 008
Tent · Up to 42 ftHookups not listedPine Ridge loop
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$18/night

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Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 59 sites.

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Price
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equestrian
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103
equestrian
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equestrian
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equestrian
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equestrian
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equestrian
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equestrian
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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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
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

4301 South Lake Drive
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Randolph County State Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
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 8 pull-through, 51 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved, 55 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 59 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 4301 South Lake Drive (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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$18
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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010
pine ridge
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011
pine ridge
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012
pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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016
pine ridge
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017
pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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026
pine ridge
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027
pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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031
pine ridge
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pine ridge
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pine ridge
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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 nights38 sites open for every night

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

5.8 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $8/night
$16 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Illinois State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Curt’s Cabin

17.9 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Cabins / glamping
Sites from $30/night
$60 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 nights1 site open for every night

Mud Creek RV/Camper Parking

20.6 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (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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Compare site types

59 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

59 sites · $18, $40/night

Loops: Pine Ridge loop (51), Equestrian loop (7), Randolph County State Recreation Area (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour Kentucky area · 8 hr–10 hr · from $1017/person
    • Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $49/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • National Quilt Museum Admission Pass Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $15/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 42 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup
    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 41 mi from campground

    $80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!
    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 73 mi from campground

    $124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 76 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Randolph County State Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour
    Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour

    Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $49/person

    Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour
    Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour

    Kentucky area · 8 hr–10 hr · from $1017/person

    National Quilt Museum Admission Pass
    National Quilt Museum Admission Pass

    Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $15/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Newport Gangster Tour
    Newport Gangster Tour

    Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $32/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 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%
    Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour
    Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour

    Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

    Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
    Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

    Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person

    Newport "Sin City" Mobster Tour
    Newport "Sin City" Mobster Tour

    Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

    Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
    Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum

    Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person

    Full Day Private Bourbon Tour
    Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

    Kentucky area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $875/person