Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Birkbeck, IL
Nestled in the heart of Illinois, Birkbeck offers a variety of camping options that cater to adventurers seeking both tranquility and outdoor excitement. For RV enthusiasts, the nearby Lake Shelbyville provides excellent campgrounds equipped with modern amenities, picturesque lake views, and spacious sites that are perfect for large vehicles. If you're a fan of tent camping, explore Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, where you'll find serene wooded sites surrounded by diverse wildlife and endless hiking trails. For a more immersive experience in nature, dispersed camping is available within the expansive Shawnee National Forest, allowing you to pitch your tent amidst stunning landscapes and rugged terrain. Each camping option around Birkbeck is set against a backdrop of rolling hills, lush forests, and shimmering lakes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Experience unforgettable sunrises and sunsets as you unwind under the stars, capturing the true essence of the great outdoors.
Buffalo Ridge Campground is part of Brown County State Park in Indiana (36 min east of Bloomington, IN) with an elevation of 993 feet. There are a total of 103 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 90 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 51 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, accessible, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Babler Campground is part of Babler State Park in Missouri (just 14 min southwest of Chesterfield, MO) with an elevation of 752 feet. There are a total of 72 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 52 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 47 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $27.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Battle of Athens Campground is part of Battle of Athens State Historic Site in Missouri (1 hr 12 min northwest of Quincy, IL) with an elevation of 634 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 15 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $27.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, firewood. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails.
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