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  3. Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

Camping at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site near Ellis Grove

State park · Ellis Grove · 44 campsites

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Today’s historic site consists of four major sections: the remains of Fort Kaskaskia, Garrison Hill Cemetery, the Mississippi River overlook and picnic area, and a large campground. The remnants of Fort Kaskaskia include long earthworks forming a rough square, with bastions at the corners.

No reviews listedBook on Illinois State Parks

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

38 available sites

38 open of 44 sites
Site 011
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 024
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 014
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 016
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001w
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002w
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003w
Tent · Up to 22 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 004w
Tent · Up to 22 ftHookups not listedMain Loop-Class C & B/E
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees

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

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 44 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
101w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
201w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
301w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
401w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
501w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
601w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
701w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
801w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$8
007
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
008
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
009
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
010
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
011
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
014
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
015
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
016
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
017
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
018
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
019
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
022
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
024
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
030
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
034
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
001w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
002w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
003w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
004w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
005w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
012w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
013w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
020w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
021w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
023w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
025w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
026w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
027w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
028w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
029w
main loop-class c & b/e
✓✓$18
006
main loop-class c & b/e
✓R$18
031
main loop-class c & b/e
RR$18

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $16 for 2 nights
$8/night · Before taxes & fees
38 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Illinois State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Illinois State Parks ↗

38 openSites from $8/night
Book on Illinois State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

4372 Park Road
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Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site?
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
Road & site access
Listing 11 paved, 15 gravel site driveways; 2 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 44 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 4372 Park Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · 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
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Curt’s Cabin

14.7 mi from Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (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
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Hawn State Park

19.6 mi from Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (straight-line)
Sites $14/night
$28 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Missouri State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

Lake Perry Campground

22.1 mi from Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (straight-line)
Sites from $19/night
$38 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

44 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

44 sites · $18, $8/night

Loops: Main Loop-Class C & B/E (44)

38 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.
  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 40 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 · 46 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!
    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 70 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 73 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

    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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202696%4%0%
    Dec 202645%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 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