Kickapoo State Recreation Area — Attraction in Danville

I love that most of their sites are shaded, roomy, & spaced out, giving you that forestry feeling when you're camping. And don't get me started on the wildlife... there are so many deer & turkey roaming throughout the park that you feel like you're one worth nature! They have 22 ponds to fish in & if fishing isn't your cup of tea, they have a rental place with canoes, kayaks, & tube's. It also offers River Adventures if you'd like to do a trip down the river. For those into hiking, you won't be disappointed with their numerous trails of different difficulty levels through their forestry. They do have firewood, ice, & a few souvenirs at the rental store, but for anything else, you will need to go into Danville as it's mostly a rental store. There is a beach for swimming there & a concession area. All in all, this park is high on my list of great DNR parks. They are quiet, loaded with great things to do while camping, allow you the space & freedom to...

I love this park and its beautiful setting! It has several ponds of assorted sizes. Most of those allow watercraft (Electric motors only) and are open to fishing. The first one you’ll likely notice has both a (limited) grill and a small boat (kayaks and paddle boats) rental. Scattered throughout this park there are also a number of fishing platforms and picnic shelters, many with views of one of the ponds. The shelters that aren’t alongside a pond are in very pleasant timbered locations. I visited on a Sunday and there was a large number of visitors, several with out of state license plates. Even with so many visitors, it wasn’t difficult to find an available shelter if that is what you were...

Winter camping isn’t for everyone, but for those who appreciate solitude, crisp air, and the quiet beauty of nature, it is a great experience. We recently took the Mini-T Campervan to Kickapoo State Park in Illinois for a winter getaway, and it turned out to be one of the most peaceful camping trips we’ve ever had.

A Quiet and Underrated Winter Camping Spot

Kickapoo State Park has a year-round campground, which is rare enough to make it worth visiting in the colder months. When we arrived, we were greeted by a near-empty campground—just a few other campers, all spread out, giving the place an almost private feel. It was a refreshing change from the packed campgrounds of...