We arrived at the site after dusk. We were told on the phone to just find a site park and pay in the morning. (Pretty traditional for state parks) We arrived and could NOT find any posted map of the campground. Since it was dark and there was a sign that said all electric sites full, we assumed we should just go to the non-electric sites. We did and woke up the next morning finding ourselves in the TENT only area. The areas are NOT well marked for after dark arrival. (This was not our plan but traffic caused it.) The campground host was pleasant about our mishap and said he doesnt post a map because people shouldnt come after he has gone to bed. The park *SEEMED* nice from what we did see. We stayed here on night just passing through. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We had a wonderful time at Kickapoo State Park. It is located very close to Kickapoo Landing, where they have canoe, kayak, and tubing rentals for use on the Vermilion River. While the river water was low, (as it usually is in mid summer) we still had a great time kayking the flat water. The prices are very reasonable for camping, as it is $15 for electric hook up, and $10 for primitive. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean, and the grounds are very well kept. It is a quiet and beautiful location to which we will definitely return! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
On our loop of the campground, the sites were spaced well apart. Almost all sites were back in the trees and quiet. There are multiple playgrounds at the campsite for children. Expect to see wildlife! We had a family of deer in our campsite each morning. We also had some raccoons at night. The only real complaint is that Friday nights are LOUD. There is a raceway in the area and you could hear the races until 1AM. The campgrounds have become a yearly destination for a family get together for my family, my parents, my brother & his wife, and sister. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Very nice State Park and reasonably priced as well. A handful of pull through sites but the majority are back-in spaces. Wide gravel parking spaces with only minor leveling required. Some sites were grassy and had some shade, while others were almost full shade and had little grass. Restrooms and showers were clean when I checked for this review. You can hear I-74 depending on the wind direction, and you can also hear a local speedway on Friday nights during the racing season. We didn't find either of these to be a nuisance. From what I was told, this place fills up fast on the weekends during the warmer months so making reservations is highly recommended. Here is where this park falls short. Reservations can only be made in person or by snail mail. We mailed our reservation in and it was handled just fine, but considering today's technology this seemed to be a slow and inefficient way of doing it. I would have rated this park an 8 if I could have reserved on line or by phone. Maybe next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This state park offers four campgrounds, two with electric at $15/night and two non-electric
at $8-10/night. Most of the campsites were bunched together and rather open, but the overall beauty of the park, the proximity to the Middle Fork of the
Little Vermilion and the numerous lakes and ponds make this state park near Danville a place to enjoy. We plan to return when we can spend at least 4 days
camping, fishing and exploring. The park also offers equestrian trails, canoe/kayak rentals, a concession for trips down the river, SCUBA diving, and
more. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$11
This large, sprawling state park has something for everyone. There's fishing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and many shelters for picnics and family get-togethers. The campsites are for the most part nicely spaced. Some are in wooded areas and some are in more open area, but none appeared crowded. The pads are gravel, and there are 2 modern centrally located shower houses. There are also comfort stations in every campground loop. There was some road noise from I-74 which borders the southern area of the park, but it's not overly loud. All
in all, it's a nice park, but bring bug spray in the summer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.