Eagle Creek Campground

Eagle Creek State Park features a lot of fantastic scenery and fun activities to enjoy. Head beyond the park and you’ll find a variety of other natural areas too. Wolf Creek State Park is just a short drive away, also on the sprawling shores of the 11,000-acre Lake Shelbyville. If you are looking for wildlife, here you can watch for deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and a variety of songbirds. You can also enjoy recreational opportunities like pontoon boating, hiking, fishing, windsurfing, camping, and more. At this versatile natural destination, you can trek through the woodlands and then retreat to the shore for some waterside relaxation.

For more outdoor recreation, take the Findlay RV rental to Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Management Area located near Baldwin. With around 20,000 acres to traverse, you can find tremendous hiking opportunities along with boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and biking. Anglers can cast a line to catch flathead catfish, crappie, bass, and many other varieties of fish. Hunters can look for deer and wild turkey, and there are several tranquil areas where visitors can enjoy the scenic views.

Drive 45 minutes east in the Decatur camper rental to spend a relaxing afternoon in the forests of Fox Ridge State Park near Charleston. Spanning just over 2,000 acres, outdoor lovers flock from all around to enjoy this park’s wooded ridges and lush valleys. It’s a great spot for RV camping too, with canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, and hunting. Come in the spring for the vibrant flowers or visit in the winter to appreciate the peaceful, snow-covered terrain.

When you’re camping at Eagle Creek Campground near Findlay, the unique experiences don’t end with nature. Spend some time sampling the interesting spins on American cuisine at the area restaurants or check out the excellent array of wineries you can find in the area. For some one-of-a-kind attractions, search out the Two-Story Outhouse in Gays and the Goat Tower in Shelbyville. Learn about an important regional industry with a stop by the Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum or take a trip to Effingham to enjoy the Sculptures on the Avenue walking tour.

Continue your area art explorations with a stop at the Krannert Art Museum in Champaign. With a vast collection of art from all over the world along with rotating exhibits, it’s hard to leave disappointed. While you’re here, you might spot a display featuring European art or there could be an exhibit highlighting women in art. Other collections include Classic World: Greek & Romans and Contemporary Glass; there’ll be something for everyone at this fantastic museum.

Kids will enjoy a visit to the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign. Mixing unbelievably cool with the incredibly smart, curious minds can explore a large variety of exhibits that focus on different aspects of science and the world. Topics include geology and physics and highlights include the Dino Dig and the Air Maze. Spend an hour or while away a rainy day at this diverse, family-friendly attraction when you’re camping with kids at Eagle Creek Campground.

Water recreation, nature exploration, and countless city sights and attractions can be enjoyed during a camper rental vacation near Eagle Creek Campground; book a travel trailer rental near Lake Shelbyville and start planning your central Illinois adventure.