Lincoln Trail State Park

Lincoln Trail State Park in Illinois is a great place to camp while traveling I-70 across the country. It is approximately 5 miles from the interstate, just out of the little town of Marshall. We had a reservation for a pull-through site with electric ($20/site plus a $5 reservation fee using ReserveAmerica). The site was long and level, perfect for an overnight without having to unhook the truck and trailer (50 ft. total length). The restrooms were clean and the host was on-site and friendly. The campground was quiet and since we were there on a Sunday night, uncrowded. This was the second time we stayed there while crossing the country and I think the next time we're passing through we will have to spend additional nights to enjoy the park and the small town nearby.

This is a gem of a park. If you are near. Stop in, you won't be disappointed...We walked through the park and found beautiful trails that lead to a gorgeous lake. In summer they have a restaurant on the lake along w/a bait shop. Boat ramps were very nice. If you can reserve and have a smaller rig, Go to the "Lakeside camp area." Sites 40-44 are right on a bluff overlooking the lake. Try and reserve them. This is a great park. Only 5 miles off I 70. Large Beech trees are everywhere. Wal Mart is in town. Pick up what you will need prior to arrival. 30-50 amp sites. No water at sites, but available through the park areas.

This state park is about 6 miles off the highway. We came on a Saturday afternoon in mid September, without reservations, and had no problem securing a site. We even got lucky and had a partial lake view.

Electricity is included. Believe it was only 30 amp. Amperage seemed to be low. Had to turn on our intervert booster to run AC. It was warm and muggy.

Park has several camping areas. One larger more open, a couple areas in the trees and the lake loop. There is an onsite restaurant and boat ramp.

All in all not a bad state park.

Stayed day after Labor Day and had campgrounds to ourselves. Very nice with easy access

This is a wonderful state park. Lots of sites, well spaced around a lake with dock, restaurant, and gift shop. You are driving across the fields thinking..oh no and come on a grove of trees. Once you enter the grove of trees you are in another world. Beautiful lake, fishing and boating. Only wished I had spent more time. WARNING: many of these sites are above the lake level and you go down many, many stairs to get to the docks. You will get a work out. Plan on driving your kayak or canoe to the dock, unless you're a sucker for punishment.
I really enjoyed the park, most state parks in IL have cafe/food service. something I wasn't expect but was nice on a cross country trip.
There are a variety of hookups.

My husband and I stayed here on a cross country trip and was able to park our RV here for the night. Park was a little deserted at the time but it's so beautiful and clean.

Quiet place. Plenty of playgrounds and fishing for the whole family!

Deadheading from Las Vegas, NV to Philadelpha, PA we stopped in Marshall, Illinois at Lincoln Trail State Park. There are 2 great campgrounds Plainview and Lakeside and yes it is by the lake. There is space for rigs as big as 44 foot to as small as a tent.

When we pulled up to the campground we were greeted by the camp host. When we asked about the 2 different campgrounds he offered to take us for a ride around on a golf cart.

We loved Lakeside but because we were only staying for the night we chose to stay at Plainview because it was easy pull in with tow still attached and then easy pull out in the morning. It was beautiful with a gravel, fairly level site, a fire pit and picnic table. There was plenty of firewood that was available to use.

This campground had a huge community fire ring, surrounded by logs to sit on, there was a horse shoe set and bathrooms with showers and a family bathroom. There was a beautiful playground and lots of trails to hike or walk. This campground was extremely clean. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Dan & I are looking forward to returning and staying for at a week.

Ok this is a little crazy… while we were hanging out a gentlemen came over and asked “are you Dan Hunt”, and told us how he had been watching our YouTube channel and has seen all of our videos. It was really cool.

Everything You Need to Know
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Plainview Campground has at least 20 pull through sites that are 50 ft long.
Electric 15, 30, and 50 Amp
Easy In Easy Out we pulled our 40 ft RV with 11 ft tow car into the site and easily pulled out
There is water available throughout the campground but cannot hook up.
Bathrooms and Showers with family bathroom
Fire pit with grill
Picnic table
Large group fire pit with logs to sit on
Kids play area
Horseshoes
Hiking trails
ADA spots available
Restaurant on the grounds open from April to October

Lakeview Campground
There are many back in sites and most over look the river.
Large gravel, fairly level sites with picnic table and fire pit
You can boat or fish but No swimming
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https://youtu.be/ivQKzZsjZuY

We have to work while camping and had absolutely no internet connectivity - this really makes an impact on our review, so if you don't care about internet, please add a star! The park was nice, but we would choose the loop closer to the water in the future for better views. Beautiful park with a nice little restaurant. Good hiking and some beautiful drives.

We arrived early evening and we're greeted by several campground hosts. Smaller sites, some trees and nature.. Good deal for the price.