Lakeside Timbers RV Campground

Campground in Neoga, IL • 126 RV Sites

On the eastern shore of Lake Mattoon in Neoga, Illinois—in the agricultural lake country of Cumberland County where east-central Illinois's flatlands open onto one of the region's most productive recreational lakes—Lakeside Timbers RV Campground occupies 18 acres of lakefront property with 129 full hookup sites and a general store whose provisions go considerably beyond the standard camping supply fare. Columbia Street Roastery coffee brewed fresh daily and meat from Morgan's Meat Market stocked in the store give Lakeside Timbers a culinary specificity that campground general stores rarely achieve, and an Illinois gaming room in the store adds the entertainment dimension that flat-state campground guests on extended lakeside stays specifically appreciate on rainy afternoons. The lake, the fresh coffee, and the fishing make the case for Neoga in the east-central Illinois camping market. All 129 sites provide full hookup service with 30 and 50-amp electric, fresh water, and sewage connections, and complimentary high-speed WiFi covers the campground's full footprint. The general store operates as the campground's daily social gathering point—stocked with firewood, camping supplies, beer and liquor, beverages, fresh-roasted coffee, and the Morgan's Meat Market proteins that give guests on sites with grills a provisioning option that typical camp stores don't provide. Restrooms, showers, dump station, laundry, propane, and vending cover the standard practical infrastructure, and the picnic tables and fire rings at each site create the evening outdoor gathering environment that lakeside camping is built around. Pets are welcome throughout the property. Lake Mattoon's character as the campground's defining natural asset reflects what a good Illinois recreational lake provides at its best—a warm-water fishery in a managed environment, accessible by private boat from the campground's water access or by kayak and canoe from the shoreline, producing the bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill that populate productive Midwest impoundments. Hiking and bicycling on the campground's acreage and the surrounding terrain extend the activity calendar beyond the water, and the combination of lake recreation, fresh coffee, and the evening gaming room creates the specific Midwest campground rhythm that keeps guests on extended stays without restlessness. The Illinois gaming room in the general store merits specific mention as a practical amenity in a state where licensed video gaming terminals in bars, restaurants, and approved retail establishments are both legal and culturally embedded in the social infrastructure of rural and small-town Illinois communities. For guests on extended stays, the gaming room provides an established evening entertainment option that requires no driving and no planning—a detail that campground guests in flat-state lake communities have come to depend on at properties that provide it. Lakeside Timbers RV Campground operates seasonally through the Illinois lake camping season. Peak demand runs from May through September, when Lake Mattoon's warm-water fishing, swimming, and boating are at their most productive. The campground's proximity to Mattoon, Illinois—a Coles County community with commercial infrastructure, dining options, and the recreational services that support a lakeside camping base—keeps supply runs efficient. Reserve your lakefront site, stop at the store for Morgan's Meat Market proteins and fresh coffee, and let Lake Mattoon provide the east-central Illinois lake camping experience in its most complete form.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-in time: 2:00 P.M.
- Check-out time: 11:00 A.M.
- Check-in time for transient campers is noon to 7:00 pm Central Time.
- Please call the office if you are running behind.
- Office hours are 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Central Time.
- Check-out time is 11:00 am Central Time.
- Late check-out must be approved prior to check-out.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Renter
- The renter is responsible for their family and visitors abiding by the rules.Camper Responsibility and Guest Limits
- The camper on file shall have no more than six (6) total campers, including family (two adults plus minor children) per site for overnight camping.
- The camper on file is responsible for all campers and guests and will assure that all rules and obligations of the agreement are understood and abided by every person that uses the campsite.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily.
- During quiet hours, music should be turned down to a low volume, and conversation should be toned down.
- Enjoy yourself, but respect your neighbor.
- Do a walk around your site and determine a respectful volume level.Visitor
- All visitors must check in at the office.
- No exceptions.
- Visitors must park at their visiting campsite or in the overflow parking area, which is first-come, first-served.Trash/Dumpster
- Household trash only.
- No fish remains or dumping.
- Trash must be placed inside the dumpster.
- Do not place anything next to or outside of the dumpster.
- All boxes must be broken down flat.
- no furniture, mattresses, carpet, appliances, batteries, paints, and toxic liquids.
- These items are your personal responsibility and need disposed of in a different location.
- If applicable, please keep lids closed to help reduce insects.
- Absolutely, no fish remains or dumping of any kind is permitted.
- Do not throw trash.
- No solid or liquid wastes are to be dumped on the grounds.Campsite Cleanliness and Maintenance Policy
- Campsites are clean when you arrive.
- There will be a $25.00 fee if you leave without cleaning your site (ex, trash on the ground or in the firepit or dog waste).
- Please keep your campsite, bathhouse clean.
- Do not wash any dishes or kitchen cookware in bathhouse.
- Do not let clutter accumulate at your camper.Tree Protection
- No permanent structures are allowed.
- Do not hang, nail, or fasten any object from trees.
- No clothes lines, chains, or lanterns, please.
- Under no circumstances are guests permitted to cut or break trees, scrubs, etc.Pet Policy
- No pet washing in the bathhouse.
- No pets allowed in bathhouse.
- No dog/kid pools, dog washing, washing RVs or vehicles in the park.
- All pets (dogs & cats) must be kept on a leash (max 6’) and never left unattended outside your RV.
- Do not tie your pet to any tree.
- Please clean up after your pet immediately.
- We do not have any restrictions on pet breeds; however, any animal that displays aggressive behavior or excessive barking will not be tolerated.
- Campers will be held liable for any and all damage to property and injury to other people or pets which may result from their pet.Speed Limit
- Speed limit in the park is 15 mph.Vehicle
- No ATVs or dirt bikes are allowed.
- Electric UTVs or golf carts are permitted but must be registered at the office upon arrival.
- No gas engines for such leisure vehicles.
- Lakeside Timbers RV Campground is not responsible for damage to any vehicle.Parking
- Parking is to be at your campsite only.
- Guests may use the overflow parking area, which is first-come, first-served.
- No parking on the road or into the road from your site.Boat Trailer
- Boat trailers are to be parked at your campsite or in the overflow parking area.Child Policy
- Parents or guardians are responsible for their children's behavior and safety.
- They are to be supervised at all times, including the bathhouse and dog park.
- All Children must be at campsite by dark.Smoke-Free Policy
- This is a smoke-free facility.
- No smoking of any kind will be tolerated.Prohibited
- No illegal drugs will be tolerated, and any sign of illegal drugs is grounds for immediate removal from the campground.
- No fireworks.Campground Disclaimer
- Lakeside Timbers RV Campground is privately owned and reserves the right to refuse or terminate service to anyone at any time with no refund.
- Lakeside Timbers RV Campground is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, loss of property by fire, theft, wind, or acts of God.