Best camping near Sidney
33 campgrounds · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Sidney, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 33 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Kickapoo State Park
Good
20.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Illinois offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with both tent and RV options. Reservations are recommended via Reserve America…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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W⛰
#2
Walnut Point State Park
Good
20.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Walnut Point State Park is a beautiful and serene camping area located in Illinois. The park offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including a large lake and…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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P⛰
#3
Prairie Pines Campground
Good
20.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Prairie Pines Campground, located in the state of Illinois, offers campers a picturesque and serene camping experience. The campground is well-equipped with various amenities…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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O⛰
#4
Oakland City Park
Good
23.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Oakland City Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Illinois. It offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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F⛰
#5
Forest Glen County Preserve
Good
27.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Forest Glen County Preserve in Illinois offers both established campsites and limited primitive/dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended for campgrounds; permits and modest…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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C⛰
#6
Cayuga Park Campground
Good
33.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Located in Indiana, the Cayuga Park Campground offers stunning views of the Wabash River and is a great destination for water activities like fishing and boating. The area also…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Jurgens City Park
Good
28.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Jurgens City Park in El Paso, Illinois, offers a small, quiet camping area with established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Sites are first-come, first-served; no…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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P⛰
#8
Paris City Park
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Paris City Park is a picturesque camping area nestled in the state of Illinois. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#9
South City (Gibson) Park
Good
35.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
South City (Gibson) Park is a well-equipped camping area located in the state of Illinois. The park offers a variety of amenities for campers, making it an attractive destination…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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F⛰
#10
Friends Creek Regional Park
Good
37.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Friends Creek Regional Park in Illinois offers 35 established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to pit toilets and potable water. There are no hookups, but RVs…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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C⛰
#11
Clinton Lake State Rec Area
Good
39.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area offers a peaceful camping experience with beautiful natural surroundings. The campground has 289 campsites, with several amenities including…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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G⛰
#12
Gibson City Park
Good
39.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Gibson City Park in Illinois offers established campsites with basic amenities, including flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. RVs are welcome…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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M⛰
#13
Mill Creek Park
Good
40.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Mill Creek Park Camping Area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts located in the state of Illinois. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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M⛰
#14
Moraine View State Park
Good
45.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Moraine View State Park in Illinois is a fantastic camping area that offers a variety of amenities and activities for visitors. The campground provides both electric and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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F⛰
#15
Fox Ridge State Park
Good
40.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Fox Ridge State Park in Illinois offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via the Illinois DNR website; walk-ins may be limited. Fees…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Sidney
The Sidney area has 33 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Sidney
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.