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Introduce
Nestled along the picturesque banks of the Illinois River, Leisure Lake Campgrounds provides an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Our campsite offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty, making it a favorite among both families and solo travelers.
- Prime Location: Situated near the Illinois River, our campground offers easy access to abundant fishing opportunities, scenic hiking trails, and charming local attractions. The serene environment is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat from city life.
- Comprehensive Services: We provide essential amenities including electric hookups, potable water, dump stations, fire pits with picnic tables, and modern restroom facilities. Our staff ensures that every guest feels welcome and well-supported during their stay.
Facilities & Environment: Leisure Lake Campgrounds boasts a clean and safe environment with paved roads, ample parking, and well-maintained sites. The natural surroundings are perfect for enjoying the great outdoors, whether you're fishing in the lake, birdwatching, or simply taking in the scenic views.
- Family-Friendly: Our campsite is designed to cater to families with children, offering a secure and enjoyable atmosphere for outdoor adventures. We welcome pets on leashes to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests.
- Solo Travelers Welcome: We take pride in making solo travelers feel right at home. Our staff provides personalized attention, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience during your stay.
Customer Feedback:
Positive Reviews: Guests have praised our friendly and attentive staff, especially Mrs. Lucy's exceptional care for solo travelers. Many highlight the abundance of fish in the lake, with anglers catching bass and crappie in minutes. While there are minor maintenance areas, such as watching for dog waste, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Experience the warmth of Leisure Lake Campgrounds where nature meets comfort. Join us for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
RV camping
RV sewer hookup
Children
Good for kids
Parking
On-site parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Paula Jackson
Jul 15
Mrs Lucy and her husband is the G.O.A.T I was treated like family and she came and checked on me a few times since I am a solo traveler. Mrs. Lucy offered to take me to the store and made sure I had enough supplies while I was there. The lake was a gold mine of fish, I caught 2 bass and 3 super large crappie under 20 minutes. The hookups and potable water was just what I needed. Definitely will be back to see FAMILY!!
Shellene Acosta
Aug 02
This is a great little campground. Wonderful experience ad his rates are very fair. Only downside was, we had to watch for dog poop on our site.
jeromee grimes
Jul 01
EV's not allowed got booted for having a Tesla with me. Guy got sketched about plugging into his lot even when I told him I'd use a super charger in Peru. Most of this campground is on a gaint pond that smells like dead fish, mostly from the litter of fish carcas that line the shore. (Also, no swimming. But there is fishing and two "docks" that will send all your finshing tackle straight into the water with how bad in shape its in.) The speed limit is 5 mph even though it isn't posted anywhere on site😒. Water is non potable, so be aware of yalls rigs. The water will slime your lines. There is much more wrong with this campsite, but why waste my breath. This place is a piece..
Barbara Carmody
Jul 09
Great place! Owners were very helpful. We had RV repairs done at Jeff Bright RV and Service center a short distance from the campground. We set up in a site right on the lake and caught some very nice bass right from our site! Reasonably priced and beautiful scenery. Love this little mom and pop campground!
Kim Lopez
Jun 01
Positives: clean sites, quiet. Negatives: no showers, no bathrooms, no swimming, no play area. These things were mentioned on their website but are not available. This was misleading as we had 3 children in our group. We had one broken picnic table and one fire ring for 2 sites. No place for garbage. I think this would be a fine place if you wanted to sleep or just sit outside your camper. Definitely not a place for children. Giving a 3 for the cleanliness of the sites and how quiet it is. Stayed 4 nights, 2 sites, 6 adults and 3 children.