Camp Illinois spoke with Bill Reyonolds, at Ferne Clyffe State Park. He gave us some insights on the campgrounds, best activities to take part in and where he would camp within the park. Read below for some insider information on tips for camping at the park. Get To Know Ferne Clyffe State Park When was [...]

Camp Illinois had the chance to catch up with Weldon Springs State Park to gain some insights in to the most popular activities, the best attractions in the area and some insider tips on camping at Weldon Springs State Park. Read below to learn more about this great camping spot in East Central Illinois. Getting [...]

Camp Illinois had a chance to connect with Jodi at Fox Ridge State Park who shared with us some of the most popular activities in the park, their proximity to Lincoln’s Log Cabin and the great wooded areas for camping at Fox Ridge State Park. Read below for some insider information on this great park [...]

Camp Illinois had the chance to speak with Jodi about camping at Hidden Springs State Forest. She also shared some great insights on popular activities in the state forest and what to fish for in Lake Shelbyville. Get To Know Hidden Springs State Forest When was Hidden Springs State Forest founded. How did it start? [...]

Eldon Hazlet State Park Camping Camp Illinois: I’m talking with Gary today. He’s the Site Superintendent at Eldon Hazlet State Park in Illinois. How’s it going today, Gary? Gary: Going great. CI: So, let’s just start with how Eldon Hazlet State Park got its start and how long its been there. Gary: Well, Mr. Hazlet [...]

Giant City State Park Camping, Illinois Camp Illinois: I’m talking with Calvin Beckmann. He’s the Site Superintendent at Giant City State Park in Illinois. How’s it going today Calvin? Calvin Beckman: We’re doing very well. Thank you. CI: So let’s go ahead and start with how long Giant City State Park has been there and [...]

Getting away for a weekend at Lake Michigan isn’t as easy as it probably should be. The Illinois Beach State Park provides visitors an opportunity to experience six and a half miles of shoreline for families to camp, play and swim. We spoke with Bob from Illinois Beach State Park, who filled us in on [...]

50 Campfires had the opportunity to speak with Richard Glazebook, the Site Superintendent for Wolf Creek State Park in Illinois. He shared with us about the size of the park, the ability to camp with horses – and best of all – his favorite campsite in the park. Listen to our full interview here: Camping [...]