Double J Campground

The Great Outdoors

With an RV rental near Springfield, Illinois, you can visit all the beautiful parks in the city, like the delightful Lincoln Park. Over a century old, certain features and design elements in this park haven’t changed much, and it’s an excellent place to stroll around among flowerbeds and fountains, to hike through the rolling forest, and to play a game of soccer or tennis. Add historic buildings and landmarks to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a pretty good day out.Also within the borders of friendly Springfield is Henson Robinson Zoo, with animals from all over the world gathered just by Lake Springfield. Say hello to African painted dogs, have a race with a Galapagos tortoise, or admire a red wolf, all in simulated natural habitats. Feed goats and Koi fish, and when you’ve finally convinced the kids that they simply can’t bring that adorable sloth with them, go check out the rest of the recreation areas by the pretty lake.Chatham campers who are yearning for some real peace and quiet in the deep, deep forest, can head toward Gurgens Park, north of, you got it, Springfield. There are many excellent bike trails, both single and doubletrack, winding through the prairie and flood plains. Most areas of this park used to be farmland, but it’s slowly turning into forests and prairie, making it the perfect getaway destination for anyone renting a camper near Double J Campground.

Exploring the Area

There’ll be plenty of time to check out Springfield, but it would be a shame to rent a motorhome in Chatham without walking around the oh-so-charming little town. Explore the parks and idyllic neighborhood, but don’t forget to give the Railroad Museum some of your valuable time. The former station has seen many a train pass through from Alton, Carlinville, and New Berlin and the purpose of the museum is to preserve both the station itself and the railroad history of the area. You might want to make sure it’s open before you go.And when it's time to explore Springfield, you won’t have to walk far to stumble upon something to do with the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, whether it’s the library, his former home, or just a little store borrowing his name. You might want to check your calendar and make sure you’re free to get an RV rental near Springfield, IL in September so you won’t miss Route 66 Mother Road Festival with cars, live music, and entertainment around the clock, and don’t miss out on the Illinois State Fair. Eat food from all over the world, watch the racing, and take a look at the celebrated Butter Cow, made from 500 pounds of butter.Book that Chatham RV rental today and start planning your Illinois explorations.