Illinois
Weinberg-King State Park
Established Campground
This lesser-known state park offers 25 primitive campsites scattered through oak-hickory woods along the Kaskaskia River. Sites are basic — fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, but no hookups or showers. Peaceful setting with good fishing access and hiking trails through restored prairie. Park stays quiet even on weekends, making it solid base camp territory for hitting Crab Orchard or exploring the old coal haul roads.
Access via paved county roads, then gravel park roads that any vehicle can handle. Open year-round but water gets shut off in winter. Sites are first-come-first-served, $8/night for Illinois residents. Good cell service from Verizon, spotty for others.
Quiet river camping in southern Illinois coal country
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 3098 East Freeman Road, Scheller, Illinois 62883 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Scheller, Illinois |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 25 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $8.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |