Illinois
Moraine Hills State Park
Rolling kettle moraine landscape with lakes and prairies, offering established camping near Chicago metro.
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Overlanding Trails in Illinois
Trails curated for overlanders in Illinois.
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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park Visitor Center
Historic 1907 canal system turned into a 104-mile linear park with restored locks, aqueducts, and engineering marvels of…
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Matthiessen State Park
Lesser-known sister park to Starved Rock with dramatic sandstone canyons, waterfalls, and quiet tent camping along the Illinois…
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Apple River Canyon State Park Illinois River Confluence
Rocky limestone gorge where Apple River meets the Mississippi, with unique geology and remnants of 1800s mill operations.
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Casey’s General Store Havana
24-hour fuel and supplies on Highway 78, perfect for resupply before exploring Illinois River bluff trails and sand…
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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Campground
Federal campground on 44,000-acre refuge with three lakes, prime waterfowl hunting, and direct access to wilderness coal haul…
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Buffalo Rock State Park Illinois River Overlook
Dramatic bluff-top views over the Illinois River valley from a 125-foot sandstone cliff, plus prairie restoration and ancient…
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Casey’s General Store Jacksonville
Central Illinois fuel and resupply hub with 24/7 availability, right off I-72 between Shawnee country and points north.
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White Pines Forest State Park
Illinois' most scenic state park campground, tucked into a rare stand of old-growth white pines along Pine Creek.
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Casey’s General Store Galesburg
Reliable fuel and decent pizza in western Illinois, right off I-74 with truck lanes and 24-hour access.