Nestled along the scenic Illinois River, the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground in Hampton, IL provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. This charming facility offers a mix of nature and comfort, ideal for families and adventurers alike.
Guests often praise the camp hosts and entrance staff for their friendliness and efficiency. The campground's proximity to a bike trail leading to the dam adds an extra touch of adventure, while the lily pad-lined river offers a serene spot for birdwatching and photography.
Customer feedback highlights the campground's quiet environment, with minimal noise from passing vehicles or trains. Visitors have found it particularly peaceful, making it an ideal spot for unwinding after a day outdoors.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Tent sites
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We stayed one night passing through the area. The campground is nice, clean, with adequate space between sites. The super-nice camp host came over to our site to check us in minutes after we arrived. The river is right next to the campground. When we were there in July, the lily pads were blooming by the hundreds. And we were shocked at how few mosquitoes there were. The campground is just upstream of a dam and lock. Not sure if the lock accepts visitors, but I'd be checking on that potential adventure if we had kids with us. We like to point out the planes, trains, and automobile noise at campgrounds, as they are most often zoned near these annoyances. But there was none of that here. However, we can add a new campground noise ti the list at this one.... a few times, the distant and low horns of the boats communicating with the lock operators would sound. But it wasn't annoying at all.
We were just passing thru on our way out west and luckily they had a spot right on the river that was open. The lady at the entrance booth was super friendly. Our site was #7, It's short but level. We were able to get our 24 foot trailer and truck in the spot. The grounds are well keep and bathrooms clean. There is a bike trail to the dam at the entrance to the campground. We saw lots of birds and Lilly pads.
One of our favorite COE parks, clean and quiet and still close to everything
Well kept CG on Mississippi river for $20/nt w elec... Dump sta w water at entrance.. Close to RR tracks for noise
Very quiet and relaxing spot. Also has a campground on site.