Lake De Pue City Park campground
Lake De Pue City Park
Reservations are accepted at Lake De Pue City Park, ensuring that campers can secure their desired camping spot. It is advisable to make a reservation, especially during peak seasons, to guarantee availability. The best time to visit this camping area is during the summer months when the weather is mild and conducive to outdoor activities.
While camping at Lake De Pue City Park, it is important to be aware of potential hazards. The campground is surrounded by wooded areas, so campers should take precautions to prevent encounters with wildlife. Additionally, campers should be cautious around the lake and follow all safety guidelines for swimming and boating. Overall, Lake De Pue City Park offers a beautiful camping destination with a range of amenities and activities to enjoy, making it a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
What's on-site at Lake De Pue City Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Lake De Pue City Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Starved Rock State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hickory Grove Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Green River State Wildlife Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lake De Pue City Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Bureau Creek Near Bureau | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Bureau Creek At Princeton | 45 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Henry | 12,800 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Leonore | 504 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Dayton | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Marseilles | 5,340 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lake De Pue City Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Princeton 1.1 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Peru 0.7 Ene | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| La Salle 0.1 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Earlville | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Amboy 0.5 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Lake Depue State Conservation Area
- George E Zearing Park
- Miller-Anderson Woods Nature Preserve
- Peru City Park
- City County Park
- Hegeler Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake De Pue City Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake De Pue City Park
Can I make reservations at Lake De Pue City Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Lake De Pue City Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Lake De Pue City Park.