Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area: A Quiet Boondocking & Fishing Spot

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Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area. Introduce

Welcome to Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, a unique offering within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, located at 236 IL-26, Lacon, IL 61540. This location provides a distinct boondocking experience, ideal for those seeking a quiet and self-sufficient stay.

According to visitor feedback, Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area is "exactly as expected" for those looking for a boondocking setup. It offers 30amp service, catering to RVs equipped with their own amenities. The area is particularly suitable for remote work, providing a peaceful environment with a scenic waterside view of the Illinois River. However, it's important to note that visitors may experience some in-town sounds, such as traffic and nearby dogs.

The campground is noted for its cleanliness, with sites consistently free of trash. The bathroom facilities are described as typical state park pit toilets, aligning with the area's focus on natural and less developed camping. While the location offers fishing opportunities, boat access can be challenging during low river levels. The area is described as intimate and not crowded, providing a tranquil atmosphere.

It's important to understand that Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area is not designed for extensive family adventures, hiking, or boating. Instead, it offers a serene environment for those seeking a quiet getaway with fishing access and boondocking capabilities. For inquiries, please contact them at (309) 246-8351 or +1 309-246-8351. Experience the peaceful simplicity of Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, your local boondocking and fishing destination.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV electric hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Illinois Marshall County Lacon Illinois 26

Customer Reviews

4.0

69 reviews

charlotte sizer

Apr 26, 2024

This lil spot was exactly as expected. It's boondocking with a 30amp. If you have all your own amenities - you'll be quite content. It's been a great spot to do remote work from which was the goal. You do get the in-town sound experience from traffic and dogs nearby etc. But overall the waterside view was very pretty. Every spot was clean with no trash and the bathroom was the typical state park pit toilet. If you're wanting a spot for family adventure, hiking, boating etc... this is not that spot.

Laurance Glasser

Sep 22, 2020

Nice location along the Illinois River, intimate and not crowded. Fishing is ok as boat access is challenging when the river is low.

Ryan Alexander

Mar 28, 2024

2024 UPDATE!! By far the worst campground in probably the whole state. Campground host is nonexistent, theres homeless people basically just living there. People showed up at 2 in the morning and blasted music until 4am. The sites were so covered in trash, broken glass and random items we couldn't even park in the parking spot without popping a tire. Fire pit was literally overflowing with beer cans, diapers(YES DIRTY DIAPERS), balloons, glass etc wasn't even usable. Sites are literally right next to the road, and the truck traffic is nonstop so enjoy that. Bathrooms haven't been cleaned since the campground opened probably, literally feces on the walls, floor, somehow the ceiling. We were at a loss as to how an apparent state campground can look like this. They need to condemn the whole place. We planned on staying a week, we left the next day. DO NOT STAY HERE

Douglas Tidwell

Nov 17, 2022

One of our favorite camping areas. Small campground along Illinois River. Quiet and beautiful area. One side is for electric hookup and other is primitive tent camping. Campground host is one of the best of all the campgrounds we visit.

MJ Jess

Oct 16, 2022

Stop!! This is basically a homeless camp. I spoke with “campers” who had been there 35 days; 1 huge tent with 4 pop up shelters and tarps. A tv blaring during the day. Oh.. and the vault toilet is infested with spiders. The busy street is also RIGHT THERE next to the sites. I left after one night even though I paid for more.

Lj Shoes

Apr 05, 2025

Nice clean park for camping and fishing, beautiful scenery.