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Cash Island
Public Campground

Cash Island

Grafton, Illinois
4.2 (652 reviews)

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About Cash Island

Campground in Illinois.

Cash Island offers a peaceful riverside camping experience in the heart of Illinois, where natural beauty and convenient access to regional attractions create an ideal getaway for RV travelers. Situated along the scenic waterways that define this part of the state, the campground provides a serene setting perfect for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life while maintaining easy access to nearby towns and activities.

The area surrounding Cash Island is rich with the kind of natural charm that makes Illinois a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy the calming presence of water views, opportunities for fishing, and the simple pleasure of watching the landscape change with the seasons. The campground's location makes it an excellent base for exploring the region's character, whether you're interested in local history, outdoor recreation, or simply enjoying quality time with family and friends.

For those traveling with RVs, Cash Island serves as a comfortable home base from which to explore a variety of nearby attractions. The surrounding region offers opportunities for boating and water recreation, while the quieter pace of the area appeals to travelers looking for relaxation. The campground's established reputation, reflected in its strong guest ratings, speaks to the care taken in maintaining the facilities and grounds.

The region's appeal extends to different types of travelers. Retirees appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and slower pace of life that Cash Island affords. Families enjoy the combination of outdoor recreation and safe, well-maintained facilities. Couples seeking romantic getaways find the riverside setting particularly appealing. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, Cash Island provides the kind of welcoming environment that keeps visitors returning year after year.

The practical advantages of choosing Cash Island include its established infrastructure and the genuine hospitality that guests consistently mention in their reviews. The four-point-two-star rating from over six hundred fifty reviews indicates a reliable, well-maintained facility that takes guest satisfaction seriously. This makes it an excellent choice for RV travelers who value dependable amenities and a peaceful camping experience.
4.2

Rating

652

Reviews

Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Grafton is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Illinois weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Grafton.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Grafton. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Cash Island Reviews

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Mick Williams

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Mick Williams

We stayed here in October 2025. We followed our GPS along with the campground instructions, though the written directions were slightly off. Coming off I-80 to IL-92 west, the instructions said to turn left at the third stoplight onto 78th Street, but the correct turn was actually at the second stoplight. Other than that small hiccup, both the GPS and campground directions worked fine. Check-in wa... We stayed here in October 2025. We followed our GPS along with the campground instructions, though the written directions were slightly off. Coming off I-80 to IL-92 west, the instructions said to turn left at the third stoplight onto 78th Street, but the correct turn was actually at the second stoplight. Other than that small hiccup, both the GPS and campground directions worked fine. Check-in was quick and easy, and we were guided by golf cart to our site. We were told to make wide turns where the cart did, and by following that advice we had no issues pulling into pull-through site 31 with full hookups. The site was more than long enough for our 40-foot fifth wheel and F450. Most of the utilities were located near the middle of the pad, but we needed about 25 feet of water hose to comfortably reach the connections and align with the sewer. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile. The campground has mature trees throughout, so satellite users may need to reposition for a clear shot, though it would be possible. Since our T-Mobile signal was solid, we used T-Mobile Home Internet instead of deploying Starlink. Water pressure was decent during our stay. The campground offers a mix of deluxe patio sites and water-view or water-access sites, though for our one-night stay we were in a basic gravel site. There are permanent and seasonal residents in the campground, but the sites were neat and orderly. Overall, this was a decent campground for a short stop or even a longer stay.

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Mick Williams

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Mick Williams

We stayed here in October 2025. We followed our GPS along with the campground instructions, though the written directions were slightly off. Coming off I-80 to IL-92 west, the instructions said to turn left at the third stoplight onto 78th Street, but the correct turn was actually at the second stoplight. Other than that small hiccup, both the GPS and campground directions worked fine. Check-in wa... We stayed here in October 2025. We followed our GPS along with the campground instructions, though the written directions were slightly off. Coming off I-80 to IL-92 west, the instructions said to turn left at the third stoplight onto 78th Street, but the correct turn was actually at the second stoplight. Other than that small hiccup, both the GPS and campground directions worked fine. Check-in was quick and easy, and we were guided by golf cart to our site. We were told to make wide turns where the cart did, and by following that advice we had no issues pulling into pull-through site 31 with full hookups. The site was more than long enough for our 40-foot fifth wheel and F450. Most of the utilities were located near the middle of the pad, but we needed about 25 feet of water hose to comfortably reach the connections and align with the sewer. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile. The campground has mature trees throughout, so satellite users may need to reposition for a clear shot, though it would be possible. Since our T-Mobile signal was solid, we used T-Mobile Home Internet instead of deploying Starlink. Water pressure was decent during our stay. The campground offers a mix of deluxe patio sites and water-view or water-access sites, though for our one-night stay we were in a basic gravel site. There are permanent and seasonal residents in the campground, but the sites were neat and orderly. Overall, this was a decent campground for a short stop or even a longer stay.

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Deb Gauley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Deb Gauley

The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in th... The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in the area.

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Deb Gauley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Deb Gauley

The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in th... The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in the area.

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Deb Gauley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Deb Gauley

The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in th... The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in the area.

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Deb Gauley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Deb Gauley

The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in th... The campground is really nice. It's clean and has lots of things to do for kids. We had a nice spot right across from the water. The fishing was good but none were big enough to keep. No license necessary. It's really close to stores and the wifi works great. The people that work there are friendly. This would really be a great place if you have children. We would definitely go back if we're in the area.

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for2n8john

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by for2n8john

Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down,... Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down, but it was 1 of the few places that was staying open and had water on at the camp sites still. Looked like it would be a really nice campground with activities during the summer. Pads were gravel that were not very level. there were some concrete pads for a few more $$. Really nice fire rings with their logos. Pads were tight, but no one was there except us and 6-8 others. Very poor TV reception for DTV channels (disappointing). Hooked up to their cable, but it wasn't on.

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for2n8john

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by for2n8john

Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down,... Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down, but it was 1 of the few places that was staying open and had water on at the camp sites still. Looked like it would be a really nice campground with activities during the summer. Pads were gravel that were not very level. there were some concrete pads for a few more $$. Really nice fire rings with their logos. Pads were tight, but no one was there except us and 6-8 others. Very poor TV reception for DTV channels (disappointing). Hooked up to their cable, but it wasn't on.

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for2n8john

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by for2n8john

Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down,... Interesting weekend stop in our RV. Camp ground itself was beautifully located with view of water/small lake. Bathhouse was clean, but a little old. My wife didn't like that the shower rooms were in a hallway that was co-ed. Women like to come out of shower and finish "getting ready". "They don't just throw on clothes like guys". We came during last week of Oct. everything was shut down, but it was 1 of the few places that was staying open and had water on at the camp sites still. Looked like it would be a really nice campground with activities during the summer. Pads were gravel that were not very level. there were some concrete pads for a few more $$. Really nice fire rings with their logos. Pads were tight, but no one was there except us and 6-8 others. Very poor TV reception for DTV channels (disappointing). Hooked up to their cable, but it wasn't on.

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Falicha Butler

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Falicha Butler

We had such a wonderful time here—it’s the perfect spot for families! The fishing and camping were fantastic, and we’re already planning our next visit. Our cabin was super clean, cozy, and just steps from the lake. My husband especially loved being able to walk right out the door and start fishing! The lake is well-stocked with plenty of healthy fish, which made for some great catches. Highly rec... We had such a wonderful time here—it’s the perfect spot for families! The fishing and camping were fantastic, and we’re already planning our next visit. Our cabin was super clean, cozy, and just steps from the lake. My husband especially loved being able to walk right out the door and start fishing! The lake is well-stocked with plenty of healthy fish, which made for some great catches. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!

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Falicha Butler

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Falicha Butler

We had such a wonderful time here—it’s the perfect spot for families! The fishing and camping were fantastic, and we’re already planning our next visit. Our cabin was super clean, cozy, and just steps from the lake. My husband especially loved being able to walk right out the door and start fishing! The lake is well-stocked with plenty of healthy fish, which made for some great catches. Highly rec... We had such a wonderful time here—it’s the perfect spot for families! The fishing and camping were fantastic, and we’re already planning our next visit. Our cabin was super clean, cozy, and just steps from the lake. My husband especially loved being able to walk right out the door and start fishing! The lake is well-stocked with plenty of healthy fish, which made for some great catches. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!

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D Smith

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by D Smith

My RV broke down and I stayed in the cabins at Camelot for a couple days while RV was being fixed. It was a great location and people. I had added this stop to my yearly drive across midwest. Thanks.

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D Smith

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by D Smith

My RV broke down and I stayed in the cabins at Camelot for a couple days while RV was being fixed. It was a great location and people. I had added this stop to my yearly drive across midwest. Thanks.

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D Smith

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by D Smith

My RV broke down and I stayed in the cabins at Camelot for a couple days while RV was being fixed. It was a great location and people. I had added this stop to my yearly drive across midwest. Thanks.

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