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  3. Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Camping at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg

State park · Petersburg · 89 campsites

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

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

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Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedClass A loop
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedClass A loop
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$20/night
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Site 011
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

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

Location

15588 History Lane
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Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lincoln's New Salem 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
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 171 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 86 paved, 3 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 171 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 15588 History Lane (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights89 sites open for every night

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

12.8 mi from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (straight-line)
Sites from $6/night
$12 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

The "Land" - Virginia, Illinois

19.6 mi from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$135 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

Crazy Horse Campground

20.3 mi from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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89 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

89 sites · $20/night

Loops: Class A loop (89)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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.

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

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 92 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 · 93 mi from campground

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

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    2021 Jayco Jay Flight
    2021 Jayco Jay Flight

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 93 mi from campground

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

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    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.

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    May 20270%0%0%