Camp Lakewood Campground

1217 W Rickelman Ave., Effingham, IL 82401

217-342-6233

800-961-1198

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GPS: 39.1476,-88.5665

Camp Lakewood Campground is located at 1217 W Rickelman Ave., Effingham, Illinois 82401 with a total of 44 campsites. Before your trip to Camp Lakewood Campground, check out website at http://www.camplakewoodcampground.com/ or contact them through 217-342-6233 to know their nightly rates and available discounts.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

39.1476, -88.5665

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 39.1476, -88.5665

Overview of Camp Lakewood Campground


Last Price Paid: $88

Reported by Athos97 on 09.17.2021

Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)

Reported by Cindy & Cristal F on 5.5.2022

Weekly Rate:

Yes

Number of Sites:

44

Elevation:

590 ft / 179 m

Tent Camping:

Yes

Reviews of Camp Lakewood Campground

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  • Great for quick stop or getaway

    Reviewed 17/9/2021

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    Nightly rate: $88

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 1A

    We were looking for a place to get away, and Camp Lakewood was perfect. We weren’t in the area for anything in particular, and just wanted somewhere to get out with the camper.Spot 1A is a full hookup back in spot, with 30 and 50 amp service. It is gravel, but generally level. I only had to make a slight adjustment to get completely ...moreWe were looking for a place to get away, and Camp Lakewood was perfect. We weren’t in the area for anything in particular, and just wanted somewhere to get out with the camper.Spot 1A is a full hookup back in spot, with 30 and 50 amp service. It is gravel, but generally level. I only had to make a slight adjustment to get completely level. This spot is one of the higher priced spots due to the view of the lake and private fishing spot. It was also equipped with a charcoal grill, small fire ring, picnic table and wooden chairs. If I were being overly picky, I’d say the sewer hookup is a bit high for most campers. This is manageable though, and the view of the lake was worth dealing with this minor issue.Unless you are just stopping in for a night, I would avoid any of the spots toward the entrance (along north side). These spots back right up to a fence that separates the campground from a trailer park. If you’re staying a few days, try and get closer to the lake.Staff was very nice, and helpful. There’s a camp store with most of what you may need, but Walmart is also just around the corner too. The park was clean, and you can tell the ownership cares.Some reviews mention you can’t hear road/city noise, but if you’re right on the lake, you will. This did not detract from our experience, but if you’re looking for the “secluded” experience, you might be disappointed.Overall, we were very happy with our stay at Camp Lakewood, and we would absolutely stay again.

  • Enjoyed our stay

    Reviewed 16/6/2021

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    Nightly rate: $45

    Days stayed: 6

    Site number: 36

    This is a popular campground for those passing through. We and several others stayed multiple days and every day there would be about 8 rigs come in and leave the next morning. It’s a well kept campground on a small lake with all gravel, the grass is over by the lake. The sites are relatively level, ours was very level and pull through...moreThis is a popular campground for those passing through. We and several others stayed multiple days and every day there would be about 8 rigs come in and leave the next morning. It’s a well kept campground on a small lake with all gravel, the grass is over by the lake. The sites are relatively level, ours was very level and pull through. A few sites are concrete pads. The staff is very friendly and helpful, guide you to your site, and they even give fresh baked cookies to their guests upon arrival! They have Wi-Fi that worked for looking things up - we always use our own internet for work. The laundry room is clean and has 3 washers and dryers in excellent working condition. The bathrooms are clean with showers. They have a camp store with all the basics, but if you can’t find what you need Walmart is a mile away, can walk it comfortably. This was a very pleasant stay for us and we would definitely stay here again!

  • Hidden campground with a small Bar

    Reviewed 16/1/2021

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    Nightly rate: $56

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 2

    We stop here several times a year heading North and we usually stay 1 night. This year due to Covid we spent 3 nights due to our next park was delayed in opening. We love this campground there are a few spots on the water and some on a nice cement driveway. They have grills you can use, a nice Laundry room and nice clean bathrooms with...moreWe stop here several times a year heading North and we usually stay 1 night. This year due to Covid we spent 3 nights due to our next park was delayed in opening. We love this campground there are a few spots on the water and some on a nice cement driveway. They have grills you can use, a nice Laundry room and nice clean bathrooms with great music playing.We fish on the lake you can Kayak if you want. Not good for swimming. The bar has Pizza (love the bacon chicken Ranch) and they serve & drinks. It's a fun little place to stop over you don't hear traffic it's off the highway a few miles. Close by a Walmart, gas, eats, grocery and more.

  • Quiet, relaxing

    Reviewed 19/8/2020

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    Nightly rate: $50

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 31

    Very clean, well kept park. Close to the interstellar and major roads, close to stores and restaurants, but far enough to not hear any of it. Sites are almost all full hook ups, with cable TV, camp store, boat ramp, and a community grill and community fire ring for groups. Staff is very friendly, greeting you as they are out and about....moreVery clean, well kept park. Close to the interstellar and major roads, close to stores and restaurants, but far enough to not hear any of it. Sites are almost all full hook ups, with cable TV, camp store, boat ramp, and a community grill and community fire ring for groups. Staff is very friendly, greeting you as they are out and about. Full service lounge onsite, a great bonus.

  • Perfect for the night, plus a bar/lounge...Bonus!

    Reviewed 11/8/2020

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    Nightly rate: $61

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 9

    If you are looking for a stopover near Effingham, this campground is fine. It was pouring rain the night we stayed, so I chose an “ultra premium” site with a new concrete pad (there’s 4 of these in the campground, the rest are gravel). But the gravel ones actually looked level and weren’t muddy, so those would have been fine too. The...moreIf you are looking for a stopover near Effingham, this campground is fine. It was pouring rain the night we stayed, so I chose an “ultra premium” site with a new concrete pad (there’s 4 of these in the campground, the rest are gravel). But the gravel ones actually looked level and weren’t muddy, so those would have been fine too. There’s a trailer park nearby and some seasonals in the park, but don’t let that deter you. You can tell that the owner does take some pride in the park. It’s an older park with mature trees, but they’ve done some landscaping here and there to spruce it up. Most sites are very close to each other with some exceptions. To my surprise, there is a small old metal out building that was converted into a full bar with video gaming - open to campers and locals until 10 pm. We didn’t visit, but in the morning I peaked inside and it actually looked pretty nice inside. There was one loose stray dog running around, so be aware if you have pets. WiFi worked very well for us.

  • Shady & peaceful

    Reviewed 22/7/2020

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    Nightly rate: $50

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 3

    This is a small campground situated next to a lake. The site we stayed at was all gravel but there were also concrete pads and some grass available. It was fine. All sites are shaded with mature trees. We had full hookups. There’s fishing and a boat ramp if you’re into that. There are also other amenities but we are self isolating in t...moreThis is a small campground situated next to a lake. The site we stayed at was all gravel but there were also concrete pads and some grass available. It was fine. All sites are shaded with mature trees. We had full hookups. There’s fishing and a boat ramp if you’re into that. There are also other amenities but we are self isolating in the era of Covid. Dog friendly. It’s close to I -57.

  • stop for the night

    Reviewed 14/12/2018

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    Nightly rate: $35

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 10

    Arrived after dark. Very wooded and there are nice sites by the lake/river. Clean bathroom.

  • Nice family campground

    Reviewed 8/9/2015

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    Nightly rate: $36

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 3

    This is the second time we have stayed at this campground and we have enjoyed both visits. Amenities include; full hookups at all but a couple of sites, wifi, private fishing lake, nice centrally located shower house, small kids playground, and laundromat. Most of the sites are pull through and are very easy to get into and out of. ...moreThis is the second time we have stayed at this campground and we have enjoyed both visits. Amenities include; full hookups at all but a couple of sites, wifi, private fishing lake, nice centrally located shower house, small kids playground, and laundromat. Most of the sites are pull through and are very easy to get into and out of. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. I would say this campground is best for those looking to overnight as travel down either 57 or 70. We have stayed here a couple of times because we really like the nearby firefly grill (http://ffgrill.com), but outside of fishing and short walks there isn't a great deal to do at the park.

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