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Quick facts

LocationChester, Illinois
Nightly rate (listed)$18–$40/night
Maximum RV length42 ft (longest listed site)
Hookupselectric
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites58
Pets allowedYes
Book onIllinois State Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 42 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Illinois State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Illinois RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Randolph County State Recreation Area

  • Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site Ellis Grove, IL · 5.8 mi straight-line
  • World Shooting & Recreation Complex Sparta, IL · 14.5 mi straight-line
  • Kaskaskia River Camping & RV Park New Athens, IL · 23.9 mi straight-line
  • Hawn State Park Ste Genevieve, MO · 25.2 mi straight-line
  • Lake Perry Campground Perryville, MO · 25.5 mi straight-line
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park Murphysboro, IL · 26.9 mi straight-line
  • Washington County State Recreation Area Nashville, IL · 32.4 mi straight-line
  • Sycamore Springs Campground Fredericktown, MO · 35.2 mi straight-line
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Things to do near Chester

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Sightseeing & food

Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour

4.8 (217) 2 hrFree cancellation

Where Randolph County State Recreation Area fits

Nearest alternatives
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (5.8 mi) · World Shooting & Recreation Complex (14.5 mi) · Kaskaskia River Camping & RV Park (23.9 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Randolph County State Recreation Area, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundFort Kaskaskia State Historic Site5.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 101w · Main Loop-Class C & B/E: $8/nightCheck availability on Illinois State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupOld Bates Campground41.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesFull Hook Up 30 AMP, Rotating: from $45/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeWorld Shooting & Recreation Complex14.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 100 · Indigo: $25/nightCheck availability on recreation.exploremoreil.com ↗
  • Next closestKaskaskia River Camping & RV Park23.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates101 Tent: from $19/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights36 sites open for every night

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

5.8 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $8/night
$16 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Illinois State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights300 sites open for every night

World Shooting & Recreation Complex

14.5 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from recreation.exploremoreil.com · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights22 sites open for every night

Kaskaskia River Camping & RV Park

23.9 mi from Randolph County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $19/night
$37 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Randolph County State Recreation Area

State park · Chester

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights24 sites open for every night · from $18/night

Book on Illinois State Parks
4301 South Lake Drive
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About this campground

Randolph County State Recreation Area is a Illinois State Parks campground in Chester. It lists 40 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 42 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 42 ftLongest RV site on the Illinois State Parks site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Illinois State Parks

Good for

RVs up to 42 ftTent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 42 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

AccessibleAda Occupant RequiredCampfire AllowedElectric HookupFire RingPets AllowedPicnic Table

Nearby activities

BoatingCross Country SkiingDog TrainingEquestrian TrailsFishingHiking TrailsHuntingMetal Detecting

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Illinois State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

24 open of 58 sites
Site 005 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 005.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 006 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 006.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 010 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 010.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 026 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 026.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 027 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 027.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 034 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 034.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 035 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 035.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 040 · Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge loopSite length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 040.

$18/night
Estimated stay total $36 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Illinois State Parks

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Illinois State Parks (via UseDirect feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Site 005 · Pine Ridge
Available for your dates · 24 sites
$18/night
Book with Illinois State Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability checked Oct 26 on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 59 sites.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
102
equestrian
✓✓$18
103
equestrian
✓✓$18
101
equestrian
✓✓$18
104
equestrian
✓✓$18
105
equestrian
✓✓$18
005
pine ridge
✓✓$18
006
pine ridge
✓✓$18
010
pine ridge
✓✓$18
026
pine ridge
✓✓$18
027
pine ridge
✓✓

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Illinois State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 42 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

4301 South Lake Drive
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Policies

Max stay
14 nights

About

Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices on the 1,101 acres at the site. Located five miles northeast of Chester, Randolph County SRA lies in the rolling hill country of southern Illinois. Offering a cool retreat from hot summer days, well shaded picnic areas, hiking trails and scenic forest stands await park visitors.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (58 of 58 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com Listing
Getting there
4301 South Lake Drive (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 42 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Randolph County State Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (58 of 58 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Randolph County State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Randolph County State Recreation Area?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via recreation.exploremoreil.com (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer length
Available for your dates · 24 sitesSites from $18/night

Estimated stay total from $36 for 2 nights on Illinois State Parks · before taxes & fees

View campground on Illinois State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Illinois State Parks.

You book each site directly with Illinois State Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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$18
034
pine ridge
✓✓$18
035
pine ridge
✓✓$18
040
pine ridge
✓✓$18
041
pine ridge
✓✓$18
042
pine ridge
✓✓$18
043
pine ridge
✓✓$18
044
pine ridge
✓✓$18
045
pine ridge
✓✓$18
046
pine ridge
✓✓$18
047
pine ridge
✓✓$18
048
pine ridge
✓✓$18
049
pine ridge
✓✓$18
050
pine ridge
✓✓$18
051
pine ridge
✓✓$18
106
equestrian
XX$18
107
equestrian
XX$18
001
pine ridge
RR$18
002
pine ridge
RR$18
003
pine ridge
RR$18
004
pine ridge
RR$18
007
pine ridge
R✓$18
008
pine ridge
R✓$18
009
pine ridge
R✓$18
011
pine ridge
RR$18
012
pine ridge
RR$18
013
pine ridge
RR$18
014
pine ridge
RR$18
015
pine ridge
RR$18
016
pine ridge
RR$18
017
pine ridge
RR$18

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (58 of 58 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 8 pull-through, 51 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved, 55 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 59 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $18/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 4301 South Lake Drive (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground