Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Chandlerville, IL

4.5(254 reviews)

About this campground

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area in Chandlerville Illinois offers 84 sites, 19 with full hook ups, all others have electricity in two campgrounds Prairie Lake and Questing Hills Campgrounds. Equestrian campground has 51 electric sites. The site has thousands of acres of grassland and forest. Native grass which once covered central Illinois has been restablished here and the prairie wild flowers can be breathtaking in the summer and early fall.

What campers say

This park offers a broad mix of camping options—cabins, RV and tent sites, and primitive/backcountry spots—set across multiple lakes with plenty of fishing, hiking and biking opportunities. Grounds and sites are generally well maintained, and cleaning stations plus showers are available nearby. Visitors appreciate the peaceful, uncrowded feel and seasonal attractions like sunflower fields. Practical tradeoffs include limited internet and sparse natural shade at some sites, plus occasional complaints about confusing maps, restroom cleanliness, and mixed experiences with hosts. Overall it’s a good value for outdoors-oriented stays if you come prepared for basic, rustic conditions.

Our summary of 254 traveler reviews.