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What campers say
Illini State Park is a quiet, scenic campground on the Illinois River with multiple river access points, hiking trails and pleasant views near Mallard Bay. Sites are inexpensive and popular for tent camping; there is potable water and a dump station but no individual water hookups. Facilities are generally clean but upkeep is inconsistent—some visitors praise hot showers and tidy restrooms while others report limited maintenance or outages. Check-in is largely self-service and signage can be confusing, though hosts are present at times. Some trails and shoreline areas are rugged with few safety rails, so exercise caution.
Our summary of 673 traveler reviews.