Kickapoo Campground

While renting a motorhome near Danville, you'll want to explore the Kickapoo State Recreation Area. This park covers over 2,800 acres of lakes, woodlands, wetlands, and more. The Middle Fork River, which runs through the park, as well as the 22 small lakes, are ideal for a variety of watersports including canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Fishing is also popular, and anglers can catch bluegill, catfish, and bass in these waters. If you want to stroll around the park, there are over seven miles of trails that will lead through the nearby woods and fields. Uniquely, this park is one of the few places in Illinois where you can scuba dive, thanks to the deep clear water some of the lakes provide. If you want to relax, there are six scenic picnic areas where you can enjoy a snack.

Alternatively, you can plan a visit to the nearby Turkey Run State Park. This breathtaking state park is located just across the state line in Indiana and provides visitors with hiking trails that lead down deep ravines. These ravines give visitors sublime views of sandstone rock formations from down below. This park also features Sugar Creek, which is a popular spot for watersports including kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Catches include bluegill and bass - just make sure you acquire a state license first. After hiking around the park, you can sit back at one of the picnic areas and watch for animals in the wilderness, such as beavers, turkey vultures, and white-tailed deer.

Another state park well worth exploring while camping at Kickapoo Campground is Walnut Point State Park. This park covers over 600 acres of woodlands along Walnut Point Lake. This lake covers nearly 60 acres, and its deep waters make it ideal for fishing, with catches that include brown bullhead, crappie, and largemouth bass. Birdwatching is another popular pastime at this lake, and you might spot heron, wood ducks, and various songbirds along the lake's edge. If you want to do some hiking, there are over 2.5 miles of trails that lead along the lake and through the nearby forests.

Danville campers will have access to plenty of attractions that will keep them entertained. While Danville doesn't have too many noteworthy sites, nearby Champaign offers plenty to do. If you're looking to do some stargazing, consider a visit to the William M. Staerkel Planetarium. This planetarium is the second-largest in Illinois and offers a 50-foot dome where you can watch the stars and learn about different planets and constellations. This excursion is a great way to entertain your kids while learning about the universe.

Due to the university campus, there are many high-quality museums to visit in Champaign. The Krannert Museum of Art is connected to the University of Illinois and features a wide range of art dating as far back as Ancient Egypt. There are roughly 10,000 pieces of art in the museum's collection, including photography, pottery, and woodwork. The collection features some famous artists too, such as Andy Warhol, Winslow Homer, and Camille Pissarro.

If you're looking for a fun activity for the whole family, plan a trip to the Orpheum Children's Science Museum. This beautiful museum was once a theater and is now home to many interactive science exhibits aiming to astound young people. Some highlights from the museum include mining precious metals on an asteroid, using the X-ray machine in the vet clinic, or interacting with the reptiles in the Critter Corner.