Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightA forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.
For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a very pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a sea of agriculture.

Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 54 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 006 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 007 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 008 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 009 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 010 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 011 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 001 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 012 back country camp sites | ✓ | ✓ | $6 |
| 001 horseman's park campground |
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $8 |
| 002 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 003 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 004 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 005 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 006 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 007 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 008 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 009 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 010 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 011 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 012 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 013 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 015 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 016 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 017 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 018 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 019 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| 020 horseman's park campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A01 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A02 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A03 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A04 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A05 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A06 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A07 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| A08 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| B01 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| B02 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| B03 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| B04 pine campground | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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.

Toy hauler · 23 ft · sleeps 4 · 89 mi from campground
$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 94 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 118 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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
54 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
54 sites · $6, $8/night
Loops: Pine Campground (23), Horseman's Park Campground (20), Back Country Camp Sites loop (9), Oak Campground (2)
53 open Nov 13–Nov 15