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Bellevue is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Illinois weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Bellevue.
Don't miss local attractions near Bellevue. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
*TRAIN NOISE WARNING* Overall campground was great, bathrooms were super clean, easy to access, and anne who was the camp host was extremely kind. We got to the campground around 9pm and she greeted us and directed us on how to get to our site. However, we read the reviews and still were not prepared for how LOUD the trains were. I am a deep sleeper and did not think it would be a problem. It gen... *TRAIN NOISE WARNING* Overall campground was great, bathrooms were super clean, easy to access, and anne who was the camp host was extremely kind. We got to the campground around 9pm and she greeted us and directed us on how to get to our site. However, we read the reviews and still were not prepared for how LOUD the trains were. I am a deep sleeper and did not think it would be a problem. It genuinely sounds like you are about to be ran over. We bought Earplugs after waking up every 2 hours the first night and would say its a must if you plan to tent camp as we did. Overall campground is great but the trains really damaged our experience unfortunately. Would recommend for cleanliness but warn visitors to bring Earplugs.
Mar 18, 2026
Camp sites are nice, some a little close together but nothing major. There are trains that run through the recreation area and blow their horn, so if you dont want it to be too loud just make sure to look at the site map and choose one further from the tracks as it wasn't too bad this time around. (Been many times) Bathrooms are very all very clean!
Mar 18, 2026
It’s a lovely campground with very clean facilities. The shower house was spotless, and even the outhouse close to the campground was in great condition (we know because we sheltered inside it during 90 MPH wind gusts and torrential rain during our stay). Great access to the river if you have watercraft. It’s located in an isolated area down hilly, narrow, sometimes gravel roads. We love the isol... It’s a lovely campground with very clean facilities. The shower house was spotless, and even the outhouse close to the campground was in great condition (we know because we sheltered inside it during 90 MPH wind gusts and torrential rain during our stay). Great access to the river if you have watercraft. It’s located in an isolated area down hilly, narrow, sometimes gravel roads. We love the isolation but it might not be everybody’s cup of tea. The only downside was the frequent railroad traffic. There’s a crossing right at the entrance to the campsite. The alarms go off and the train horns sound DOZENS of times during the day and night. If you’re a light sleeper be sure to bring earplugs.
Mar 18, 2026
Absolutely beautiful campground, wooded, birds singing everywhere, charming and helpful host! Some people might object to the train, which is definitely frequent and loud, but I liked it myself. I would highly recommend this place, and compliments to the host, Anne.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a great isolated place to camp, if you don't mind a huge freight train roaring through every fifteen minutes. You do get used to it. If you are tent camping make sure that you pitch your tent where the ground moisture is not gonna soak through. The toilet facilities have to be seen to believe. They are immaculate by any standards. And certainly a lot cleaner than you would expect in such... This is a great isolated place to camp, if you don't mind a huge freight train roaring through every fifteen minutes. You do get used to it. If you are tent camping make sure that you pitch your tent where the ground moisture is not gonna soak through. The toilet facilities have to be seen to believe. They are immaculate by any standards. And certainly a lot cleaner than you would expect in such an isolated place.
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