Dixon Springs State Park

Golconda, IL

4.5(370 reviews)

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About this campground

Dixon Springs State Park in Golconda Illinois offers partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping sites is situated on a gaint block of rock, which was dropped 200 feet along a fault line that extends northwesterly across Pope County. Activities include hiking, basketball, horeshoes, volleyball & archery. Groups of 25+ need reservations.

What campers say

Dixon Springs State Park offers scenic bluffs, rock formations, and a mix of hiking and family amenities. Campgrounds are generally well-kept with picnic tables, sturdy fire rings, and both primitive and vehicle-access sites; some sites are close together and require walking from a parking lot. Trails such as Ghost Dance feature attractive bluffs and creeks but can be rocky, poorly signed, and tricky to navigate—not ideal for toddlers. Cell reception and trail signage may be limited, so bring maps or download directions. Expect typical outdoorsy drawbacks: ticks and mosquitoes, and self-registration with occasional reservation confusion.

Our summary of 370 traveler reviews.