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Chillicothe RV and Recreation Area

Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Chillicothe RV and Recreation Area is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful lawns, and helpful owners who provide amenities like lawn mowers and weed killer. Visitors enjoy the well-maintained facilities, including clean porta potties and a great beach, along with fishing opportunities in three lakes. Overall, guests report high satisfaction with their experiences, although there was a mention of unkind service at the office.

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Chris Hearne

Chris Hearne

February 14, 2026

1

Nope, never had any problems with anything like speed limits. I gave you a 1 star because you were rude to my husband and myself when we were trying to find out information on camping. You really should be kinder.

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Diane Piper

Diane Piper

October 18, 2024

5

Very clean. The owners are wonderful and helpful. It’s nice that they furnish lawn mowers and weed killer. All the lawns are beautiful. Some new concrete slabs for your camper. Porta potties in multiple places throughout the campground and very very clean. Great beach. They do allow golf cart which is nice. Three lakes with all kinds of good fishing. I have not met a person that was not absolutely satisfied. Period stop by Office they will give you a tour

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Margie Henderson

Margie Henderson

August 14, 2022

3

This park mostly caters to members who are permanent. The short stay sites are an after thought. The short stay sites are level and gravel. The word that comes to mind is “barren”. The sites are awkward at best but easily accessed. The owners make you park in a certain direction that makes the hookups a stretch. In fact, we didn’t use the sewer while we were there because our hose wouldn’t reach. Now, can you pull your rig way up to accommodate the position? Yes. But then the cement patio is awkward. So you decide.
The park itself is very nice. Lakes are clear and clean. Beach is good. We didn’t see the showers or bathroom because they are locked up tight. Staff leaves at 6pm and I tried to shower at 7:30. We were given no direction upon checkin about the showers so maybe they are for the full timers. The rules for full timers are different than overnight guests as well. For example; full timers can have golf carts, kayaks/boats etc. Over night guests can not. Owners claim it’s because their insurance won’t allow it. We didn’t try the wifi, as the owners said to “use it at your own risk.” Will we go back? Maybe but probably not. While it’s convenient and close, it doesn’t feel welcoming.

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George Dawson

George Dawson

July 11, 2022

3

It is a private park with seasonal sites. There are about 20 sites which are used for short term stays. The sites are level, long and made of gravel separated by grass. They are oriented strange, with your RV facing away from the water and the connections in the front. We had to pull pretty far up, so we could connect our sewer. This however negates any benefit of shade provided by the small trees. There is a beach for swimming. Shower and restrooms are very far away, which we did not use.

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Jeremiah Chmiel

Jeremiah Chmiel

May 8, 2022

5

Beautiful campground. Pull through sites were great!! Plenty of room for my 43ft fifth wheel and a spot to park my truck. Campground itself is very well kept and huge!!! Plenty of places to walk around and hike. Other people have commented on rude owners or guests, that was not my family’s experience at all!! Everyone we talked with was extremely friendly! Great campground and will definitely be back many times this summer!!

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Location Chillicothe RV and Recreation Area

Address:
20205 State Route 29 North
Chillicothe, IL, 61523
United States

Highway access

The campground is on State Route 29. Interstate 74 is a short drive away, providing additional regional access.

Latitude & Longitude: 40.9339 / -89.4868

Elevation: 149 feet

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