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Illinois
Utica
Most Recently Reviewed
Starved Rock State Park
Latest Review Submited On
2010-08-03 13:17:45
3 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Utica, Illinois
CGID3619 LaSalle / Peru KOA
Camp Information
Sites
59
Date of Stay
June 2010
Latest Rate
$30
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
yes
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
no
Waterfront Access
yes-stream
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
5 7 7 8 2 5 3 9 6 3
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes yes yes ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? yes ? ?
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2010
$30
Weird site layout, with some tight turns. Sites were very soggy when we were there (needed 4WD to leave our site!), with standing water and lots of slick grass - I don't know how the tent campers managed. They were trying to pump out water while we were there. Dump station at exit/entrance is very crowded (we had to back into it, due to parked cars in front of the office) and dump is on the wrong side (probably why they have a long sewer hose there for guest use during dumping). Our site was grass-only (no gravel), and it was hard to level with the sogginess of the ground. I'm guessing this isn't unusual because they make a point on their campground map they give you at check-in that weather is not a valid reason to get a refund. On the plus side, it's a nice looking campground, and, in dry weather, might be a fun place to take a family to give the kids experience "camping", particularly if you camp in a tent or pop-up. Would also be a nice place for a motorcycle camper. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$33
It has friendly staff and is easy to find from the highway (while being far enough away from it to be a quiet campground). Site lay out was a bit odd and cramped in the full hookup sites. Bathrooms were either not heated or minimally heated, so not great for Fall camping, but they were clean. Good for an overnight interstate stay, but I wouldn't camp here as a destination. There are much prettier and cheaper sites at Starved Rock State Park (if you can get one). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2008
$35
We were a little disappointed with the description of the campsite we reserved. It stated, nestled in a shady oak site with a quite country road behind you. Well, there was one oak tree, and the cars drove about 60 on the road right behind our rig. I must add that we are used to camping at Corp campsites that are very wooded and secluded so I was expecting something similar with the description. Not at all similar. The sites were very close but I should have expected this from a private campground. When we arrived, I asked if there was a different site that might meet our expectations more and the owner said that if we didn't like it, and then he paused because the office was full of people. This kind of started the weekend off on the wrong foot but we decided to make the best of it. And we did and had a great time. I later confronted the owner's wife, and apologized for being a little grumpy about the campsite and she said she knew we would learn to love it. It all ended well!!! The pool was very nice and clean and so were the restrooms. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
The site we went to was nice. Ultimately customer service can go a long way. Let me say that everyone in the site was nice and professional. The park was a pleasant one and it was well maintained. I definitely recommend it to families and any one considering this site. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2007
$35
Sites and roads to small for MH's. Other seasonal patrons unfriendly. Won't return. There are nicer CG's in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2007
$28
Lots of big old trees hard to get around with a long rig as the trees are very close to the roads. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2006
$30
This is the second time we've stayed here and probably the last. The park is close to Starved Rock State Park, but it is a very tight, close site campground. The campground is perfect for tenters or those pulling a pop-up, but the bigger campers will have a heck of a time maneuvering the roads and having any kind of breathing room. On our first visit, we were in a pop-up, situated on a site next to a cow pasture, which was great, the kids loved it. On our second visit, we stayed in a travel trailer and were sandwiched between two other trailers, too close for comfort. There were some activities for the kids, but not a whole lot. Additionally, the permanent residents don't take too well to weekenders. We felt very uncomfortable and unwanted, like outsiders. This is unfortunate, because the campground has potential if the owners and permanent residents took the time to make others feel welcome. We will not visit this park again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$30
Very clean and scenic Koa!! Owners are polite and are there to help. Only complaint is the sites are a bit small, was likely fine in the days of no slides and big buses. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2005
$33
We chose this campground in order to get a reservation; the nearby state park (Starved Rock) was booked for the weekend. Sites are, as previous posts have noted, narrow, and some of the turns in the campground roads are tight for big rigs. There are very few actual pull-thru sites; many billed as such had two or more units in them, one in front of the other. The biggest rigs may not find suitable space, especially on weekends. We did find some of the separate tent areas quite nice - lots of shade and plenty of space for tents & vehicles. Rare to find a KOA so tent-friendly. I had to laugh, remembering a previous comment about camping in a cow pasture, when one of the cows from the next-door field got into the campground and wandered around! Part of the country ambience, which we didn't mind at all - rather fun. We did like the location - convenient to 2 major interstates but far enough away to completely avoid their road noise. Owners were friendly, bathrooms clean, lots of families and overnighting motorhomes. Fine for an overnight or even a weekend "second choice" campground in the Starved Rock area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2005
$31
5 miles south of Starved Rock State Park. This is a very tight, close site campground. I felt like I was in a cow pasture! They charge your guest to come in and visit. They cannot tolerate any radios while you are sitting outside, probably due to the fact that everyone is so close. They do have some planned activities and charge for them also. Check out time is noon. We will not visit this park again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
CGID1047Hickory Hollow Campground
Camp Information
Sites
90
Date of Stay
August 2010
Latest Rate
$30
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
10 10 7 9 8 10 10 10 6 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes yes ? yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes yes ? yes
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2010
$30
Good Sam rate. Very nice, wide pull-through site. Graveled, a few were concrete. Large clean swimming pool. Good WiFi. Nothing to remark particularly about the campground but it lacked nothing. It is very well taken care of. Office staff were very efficient and friendly. Nice location for I-80 access, about 3 miles from I-39. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2010
$17
We stayed here one night heading east on I-80. Great location as it's right off the freeway. No noise overnight, which was good. Sites were gravel but level and long. We had plenty of room for our 40 ft RV and tow. Some trees and some open spaces. Walking the dog along the back tree line was nice. Office staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We used Passport America for a 50amp/sewer site. Easy in and out for a big rig. Definitely would stay here again even for a few days to enjoy the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$29
We enjoyed this campground on our overnight trip eastbound. If you are traveling eastbound from West of the Mississippi River, it makes a good place to stop for the night if you want to travel through Chicago the next morning. It is right off the Interstate and you pass a Love's on the way to the campground. There is definitely Interstate noise when outside, but we didn't notice it inside at all. We would also like this campground for a more lengthy stay. There are back-in and pull-through sites to pick from. The site sizes are generous. There are various rates available depending on the hookups you want. The $29 rate was Good Sam water & electric. There are full hookups available and a dump station. You can get shaded sites and sites in completely open space. The restrooms and showers were clean. It took a while for the hot water to get there, but it eventually got there. There is a very nice and well maintained swimming pool. There is a small playground, tether-ball, basketball and some walking trails. There is a store with basic necessities (food and camping equipment). There is also a game room. We will definitely be back when heading that direction. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2010
$17
This was by far the greatest campground value on our 4,000 mile trip. Very nicely laid out, full up-to-date FHU sites. Had cement pad on our pull through and the lawn areas were manicured. Stayed with our Passport America 17 dollar rate. This one is a keeper for future reference. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2010
$35
It is a beautiful park: shady, level sites. We were impressed. A bit soggy after a heavy rain. Everything was great except the WiFi wasn't working. Dang!!!! We needed it for my husband's job. We will return and hope the WiFi works. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2010
$17
This park was a surprise to us. We did not expect such a nice park out in the country away from major attractions or towns. We had a hydraulic pump failure on the motorhome that put us behind schedule and this was on the faster route to get us on schedule again. Staff was excellent, they were there at 8:30 PM to check us in and the young lady was very helpful and friendly. The sites were level, easy to get in and out of, shaded (for the 1 hour of daylight we had left) and very adequate for a 40' motorhome and toad. We would stay here again, and were very happy with the overall condition of the park. It is clean, well kept, and is close to major shopping and fuel. Rate was for Passport America. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2010
$27
This campground was just what were we looking for: a quiet, clean place to relax for a week. The campground was booked for the coming weekend and the site they had assigned us was not level enough for our 40’ motorhome, so after some negotiating the staff accommodated us by putting us in a site on a level concrete pad and with a shade tree. This is a nice campground with lots of green space and trees. Most of the sites are gravel with grass between sites. The RV sites have full hook-ups and free WiFi which works exceptional well. There is no cable TV service and we could not get the TV channels on our antenna that the campground had listed in their brochure. However our satellite worked well. The campground is surrounded by fields which were planted in corn while we were here. It made for a serene view but might not be as pleasant during planting or harvest time. There is some road noise from the nearby Interstate however the sites in the back of the campground are less susceptible. Although we do not have children, the campground seemed very family/kid friendly. Has many playground areas, basketball court, swimming pool, video arcade, and pool table. The gravel/paved roads and wooded trails made for excellent walking areas. Price for all was reasonable: $187 for 7 nights (about @27 per night), using our Good Sam’s and Passport American discounts. Area attractions include a nice state park for hiking and two nearby public golf courses with reasonable green/cart fees. There is also shopping area about 7 miles from the campground which includes a Wal-Mart Super Center. If that is not your cup-of-tea then there is a family owned grocery nearby. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2010
$34
This is a very nice campground. Clean, easy access, and clean laundry room (2 washers/2 dryers) small but clean. The views are nice, there are trees but not dense woods. Planned to stay 2 nights but a lot to see in the area and will probably stay longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2010
$33
The park is nice. Only reason for low rating is their idea of internet service. Very slow, troublesome. We have our own domain but they have port 25 blocked so I can't send mail via my own domain/address. They do this to prevent spammers from using their system to send out spam....AS IF spammers are really driving around in RV's to use campground Wi-Fi systems to send their spam. No, they don't. This is a control issue, overkill. Internet is important these days when checking weather. The TV stations are few, may as well say no internet, no TV. Other than that, the park itself is nice, well kept. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2010
$34
Sometimes the photos presented on campground websites were taken years earlier, but the ones on Hickory Hollow's website are right on. Ignore their shabby signs off IL178 and E Eighth Street. They do not represent the charm of this campground. Hickory Hollow is well-groomed, scenic in its forest setting (don't worry; no low-hanging branches), clean and neat. The staff are friendly and helpful, too, which makes for a very nice stay. Has great Wi-Fi! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2010
$34
Nice park that is located approximately 3 miles from Starved Rock SP. It's located just off of I-80. A clean well kept campground, with a clean pool and facilities. Has nice walking paths through the campground. The tenting area is separated from RV sites, which is a plus for the tenters. They have shaded and sunny sites. The road noise up front isn`t bad, just a light hum. if you don`t like any noise, then get a site in the back. We`ll definitely be back! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2009
$25
We stayed here very late in the fall, so many of the services were closed for the season. The basic water, sewer, and electric were still on, but were going to be turned off after we left. Nice park for summer camping. We may stay here again in the spring. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$35
We were here for almost 2 weeks and enjoyed our stay. However, to enhance your stay I would suggest you obtain a site in the rear of the campground. The road noise from I-80 can be pretty intense and is 24 hours. We have never commented on local restaurants but in this case let me briefly rave about the Nodding Onion in Utica. If you want fried food skip it, but if you want to dine at reasonable prices this is the place. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$35
Stayed here the last two years. It's a great place; clean and very friendly. Pool closes too early. We like it because it is so close to Starved Rock. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$17
A great stop for an over nighter with easy access off the highway. Had a large level pull through with full hookups. Quiet with minimal road noise. Wi-Fi was good. Rates are Passport America. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$22
We stayed here in our 40' quad slide motorhome in site J4 at the end of the park. The site is very spacious with 50 amp, grass and a table. We had full hookups and a satellite signal. Very quiet. We missed the turn when first arriving and ended up going down the road to turn around. Be careful turning right off the freeway ramp as you could drop down off the road. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$34
This is a great park. Easy to find, wide gravel roads, level pads, easy access to a site. It is surely a family oriented campground on the weekends. The sites are wide, well groomed and spotless. The only reason we could not give it a ten was because of the noise from the Interstate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$62
The staff here was wonderful and exceptionally accommodating. We stayed in a 6-person cabin with our 3 kids. One of the staff even let us borrow a nightlight from her own personal trailer. The night we stayed there were terrible storms in the area. The cabin held up nicely (at times I was nervous about possible tornados). It didn't leak or even creak in the wind. The pool was nicely heated: no need to "get use to it." The arcade was nice and the store equipped with the essentials. We didn't bring our dog but noticed there were many dogs around: leashed and quiet. The bathrooms were clean as well as the showers (soap dispenser equipped). We definitely will go back! We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$25
I really enjoyed this campground. The store and the pool were very nice. The management I came in contact with were wonderful and helpful. I think the best sites are the "rustic" tent sites behind the bathhouse near the rear of the park. During the week, it was quiet, shady and just lovely! The weekend got busier, but the security guard was around every 15 minutes to make sure the quiet hours were not violated. With Starved Rock and the new Grand Bear Resort so close by, I will camp here again and again. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
Hats off to the staff at Hickory Hollow. What a pleasant surprise this campground turned out to be. Upon arrival we were met by a very friendly, professional, and informed staff. The site was spacious, level and well kept. I had heard before camping here that the staff was rude. That couldn't be further from the truth. Follow the rules and respect your neighbors and you won't even know the staff is there unless you need something. Restrooms and showers were very clean. I was so impressed with this little campground, that we have booked a family camping trip with our children and grandchildren. Thank you Hickory Hollow for very pleasant stay!!!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$31
We had a nice drive through with huge shade trees. It was fairly level. The laundry room was clean and the staff friendly. It is good for short extended stay. WiFi was not particularly efficient as afternoon produced sporadic service while in early morning it was easy to get on. We would recommend this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$17
This was our first Passport America park. Very nice park, friendly staff, clean, well-kept. Nice layout. Parked our 40' motorhome in the back section for good satellite reception. Good wi-fi also. Quiet and peaceful during the week. Highly recommend this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$17
Large park, lovely layout. We wanted to use our sat, so we went to the rear area, next to a large soy bean field with lots of lightning bugs-neat. Water pressure in all the parks we go to starts out good but dies out. The shower pressure was OK. Showers were large and had a bench. Lot was level and hard gravel. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$16
Sh-h-h-h, don't tell anyone else about this great campground. Whether you are overnighting or spending the weekend, this park is great. Passport rate makes it even better. I'd use it anytime I was traveling I-80. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$17
This is a great Passport America member park for an overnight or longer stay. The park is convenient to the Interstate yet far enough to be fairly quiet at night. The level, gravel pull-through sites are long and wide enough for slides and awning and hookups are convenient. The park has a nice pool, small store, and walking trails through the woods. Verizon AirCard worked well and the park's free WiFi worked well depending on the amount of users. A Flying J is 10 miles west, and the town of Utica is nearby. A nice stop, we'll stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2009
$30
Nice campground and well spaced campsites. There is a railroad nearby and Interstate 80 traffic could be heard. A pleasant place to stay. It is in the country which is enjoyable. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$31
On a Sunday night in a pullthrough site, this was a great overnighter. Convenient to I-80 but road noise not a big problem. Clean facilities (though the ladies' room had 2 toilet stalls out of order, just as on our last visit several years ago!) Office folks friendly enough, utilities worked well. In fact, water pressure was such that a regulator is advised. Good fast Wifi, though no cable TV hookup. We had a site on the end of the row, so had a little more space than some of the other pullthroughs - very nice. Site was very level, graveled. We noticed that the back-in sites had been recently graveled; many of them share a water hookup, but have individual electric posts. Interesting layout in this CG - one side is all pullthroughs, the other, separated by a heavily wooded ravine, is pretty much all backin sites for smaller rigs. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$30
Wi-Fi rock solid. Nice to see this site offering tent camping. Website has site map. Would go back. Cabins and meeting room in front of facility can have some loudness. Not an issue, just a note. A few good semi-secluded sites. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$32
Very nice park. Clean and seemingly well run. Pick you site carefully, some are bigger than others. The site we stayed at is big, level, and partially shaded. We will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$28
It is very convenient to highway. The site was good sized and level. Bathrooms were always clean. Just a few minutes to Starved Rock State Park as well as area towns. This was our second time staying at this campground and we plan on staying here again next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$30
Nice clean campground, convenient to highway but fairly quiet at night. Nice tent sites with electricity, picnic table, and fire ring. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Owners were friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2008
$16
This is a convenient stop if you are heading west from the Chicago area. The campground is located not far from the freeway exit 81 along the frontage road. The sites and roadways are compact gravel with lots of green grass between each site. Large shade trees in the right areas that do not block satellite service. We had a long pull thru D2 that provided FHU and good wifi service. Nice area to walk our small dog. We did not use the pool or other facilities, however, everything appeared to be in nice condition. We travel with a 40 ft. motor home and tow vehicle. We would not hesitate to stop here again. Our nightly rate was discounted by Passport America. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$16
This is a nice clean campground. We had a 50 amp full hook-up in a level, gravel site. It was just fine for the two nights we stayed or even longer. The traffic noise is a little loud, but not too bad unless you're a light sleeper. We had poor, but usable wifi connection in site G6. We didn't use the pool, but it looked clean and inviting. We stayed here two nights in a motorhome at the Passport rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$30
The entrance is nice and easy to find. Office and check-in area are well kept, clean, and employees are very good. The store was pretty well stocked although they were out of the one dairy item we needed. Everyone was very nice during our stay. We stayed in a pull-through section "G" and the first pull through was barely long enough for our coach and our tow vehicle. The "K" section for big rigs seems like a much nicer area and is more like camping. If we were staying for just one night the "G" location would have been just fine. For two nights, the closeness to the front entrance and the dust kind of dampened our experience. "G" locations get better as the number increases. Satellite was no issue in our location. It could be in some others and they have no cable. Wi-Fi was horrible in our location. Park is clean and seems to be maintained well. It is close to the interstate but that did not bother us. Speed limit did not seem to be maintained and that helped contribute to the dust. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$29
This is a large park. Some of the bathrooms were not clean when I went into them, but if they were maintained a little bit better, I would have ranked this park a 10. The park itself was well maintained and there are a lot of activities for the kids. The staff was helpful and friendly. If you are planning on staying here, make a reservation. We stayed during the week and they were packed. The sites were pretty good size. We did not feel like we were on top of our neighbor. There is plenty of room to walk. We have two large dogs and they got plenty of exercise. The park is quiet. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$29
Great spot for an overnight or to unwind for a couple of days. Staff is great, sites are level bathrooms are clean, store is well stocked. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$16
Interesting on the ratings. 1 to 10 and a few in between. For us only stayed one night. Used Passport America. Was in a pull through site #B-6. Was able to get the free Wi-Fi at our trailer. Interstate is close by but wasn't a noise problem. Gal in the office was friendly to us. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
October 2007
$25
On October 12 & 13th, 2007 we set up our tents on their campsite. I was very disappointed with the management staff/ownership. They were very rude and we felt as if we were being babysitted. On the 13th we set a campfire soon after the man with glasses patrolling the site came up and kicked us out at 11:30 p.m. because he was accusing us of chopping down a tree. In fact he was very rude, telling us to get our s**t and get the F*** out. They denied our refund for not staying the night, even though it was not stated anywhere. This is the last time I will step foot in that area and the ownership must learn better customer service and watch their langauge. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$15
The only thing keeping this from rating a 10 is the lack of TV. Grass is full and well kept. Pads are well graveled. Full Hookups. Passport America rate is great. Yes, there is some construction on one side but they can't help that. Very friendly grounds keeper. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
October 2007
$30
Our stay here at Hickory Hollow was very disappointing. The owner and management here have very much to learn on the duties of being a camp host. We had three sites side by side and the combined experiences in camping years add up to over 81 years. This is travel experience to campsites from Florida to West Virginia and through the mid-west area. In less than a hours time at Hickory Hollow we knew this was our worst experience of all our travels. The so called camp host was a very rude vulgar woman. Seemed all she wanted to do was pick at very small details and argue about them. Your wheel is touching the grass, your dog needs water again, don't touch the trees, they are our treasures you know. One thing after another. Also the pictures on the web site are far from what your going to find there. Large development on property line, very dusty and noisy. I am suggesting to everyone I know, not to waste your time at this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
September 2007
$27
We just returned from Hickory Hollow in Utica IL. We were only there for a few hours. The management was rude when checking in. The campground stunk like dead grass. Mosquitoes were veracious. We had over 100 bites in those first few hours. We went back to the office to tell them that we would not be staying and they refused to refund our money. Its interesting that the needed us to pay up front for an entire weekend and then neglected to tell us, before paying, that the area was experiencing an unprecedented Mosquito outbreak due to recent flooding. The management told us that “people like us belong in hotels”. I have been camping every year for 30 years and this is the worst place I have ever seen. I have never posted a negative report, but this place demands that people be warned. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$30
This is a nice park and easy pulling off the Interstate for a night. Our only complaint is that it was impossible to get antenna TV and satellite would be a challenge with all the trees. They need to get cable. We used Passport America and paid $15. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$34
This was a very clean campground. The staff was very friendly. Lots where of good size, and you didn't feel packed in like so many other campgrounds. The playground didn't offer much for the kids. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$16
Passport America Park. Easy on and off highway but not noisy. Didn't hear the road noise except when we went outside for our exercise walk and stopped to listen. Nice park with good facilities. No sewer hookups but plenty of pumpout tanks pulled by golf carts and a nice clean easy access dump station. Would stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2007
$16
This is a Passport America park that we use a lot enroute from north to south. It is very nice with fantastic WiFi. Plenty of grassy room between the gravel sites. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$29
For some reason we could not ascertain, this area is exceedingly busy for what it offers. Starved Rock State Park is nearby, not a spectacular park by any stretch of the imagination, so what is the draw? We couldn't guess. We stayed here passing through on our way to Badlands/Black Hills area of South Dakota, the KOA was booked solid. This campground luckily had a cancellation and took us in. We stayed a second night (so we could go to Starved Rock) and had to move to another site in order to stay. We are not complaining, we were glad to get a site at all. This was a very busy, hectic campground, but well maintained. A lot of people moving around, but it was nicely laid out, with some shade trees and the abundance of people did not bother us. We used the pool, it was crowded, but everyone was friendly and it was not a problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$32
Nice campground. Can tell they are doing some work in the back adding sites and things. The kids enjoyed the pool. We were in a pull thru near the office. Pull thrus are a little narrow and tight, but are ok. Bathrooms are clean, but could be a little cleaner. We would stay again if we need to come to the area again. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$18
The rules are enforced and the staff do a great job at keeping the place clean and up to date. The water is clean and so is the pool. Speed bumps keep folks from driving too fast. We liked the country feel in the back sites. Even there, you could hear trucks on the highway (I-80). The noise at the front sites was from the highway and also trucks at the Love's Travel Stop at the exit to the East. With windows closed and A/C on, it was not audible inside. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$28
Nice to see a CG in IL that doesn't have a bunch of trashy seasonal sites. Most sites are generous in size and very level. Enough, but not too many trees. Owners very nice and friendly. Great area with tons to do. Very well stocked store and nice game room. Ideal for groups and rally's as there are many wide open areas with community fire pits, and a nice rec hall. Campground and buildings new. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$28
A real nice, clean park. Wifi works good and we had a long, shaded pull-thru site. Big rig friendly, trees and such are nicely trimmed. There are new condos being built all around the east side of the park, and have large dirt wall pushed up next to the park. It blocks construction noise, but also blocks some of the sites TV reception. A few too many kids running around for my taste, but it is summer! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2007
$28
We were told at check-in that we would get wifi. Could not receive at our site. Had to bring computer to rec room to receive wifi, which was very noisy. If you want wifi request a site near the office. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$28
The woman at check-in was extremely nice and helpful, especially since we were later arriving than anticipated. We are a 45 ft motorhome towing a trailer, and had no problem getting into the site. Free WIFI. One problem we had was that due to our trailer, we were unable to reach the sewer hook-up. No cable tv, and our satellite was apparently blocked by a tree. Oh well! It's supposed to be camping, right! We would probably stay again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$35
Small, but cozy and clean. The store and game room was really nice and the pool was clean. Although it is just off of I-80, really didn't hear the traffic. We also had a visit by 'Patty', the roaming park deer. The kids loved the fact that she came right up to our campsite to beg. Really liked this CG and would go back again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2006
$30
The jury is still out for me on this facility. While very clean and the staff seems pretty nice,(very strict!) I can't put my finger on what bothers me here. Very close (but no problem) to the Interstate. Also the state parks are close by. Shopping is not a problem as several large towns and even a few RV stores are within easy drive distances. Going to give this place one more try in October. I will be with a group, so we'll see how that goes. I do agree that big rigs may take some nifty handling to navigate the roadways... We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2006
$27
Location is nice by Starved Rock, but the customer service is terrible. After staying there a few times and talking to the owners, I had thought they were good people, I was WRONG. I called early to change a reservation due to a sick child and was treated very poorly, they could not care less. The funny thing was since they would not change my reservation, I took my other child out and my wife stayed at home. I got there and they had rented my RESERVED site!! I demanded my site and they asked the other guy to leave. I felt bad, but I was not going to lose money. So they got my $27 for that night and I spent all night just telling my story. Hopefully the $27 they got has cost them much more in the long run. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2006
$30
This is a very nice campground. We did not notice any seasonal sites. The owners and staff were very friendly and accomodating. Some of the pull-through sites are a bit narrow, although very long. We probably would have preferred the sites in the back of the park even though some of them were W/E only, as this area was more spread out and shaded. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$15
This was a spur-of-the-moment overnight stop. Close to the highway, but no noise; gravel, level sites, wifi (pay) if you're close to the office. If you need satellite access, ask, and they'll give you a site with a southern view. Rate is Passport America. Everybody's friendly, and the book swap library is very well stocked. If we're in the neighborhood again, we'll stay here. And if you're into automotive stuff, the JC Whitney distribution center and outlet store is on the other side of the highway. (no cornfield this year) We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$30
We stayed here for a week in April '06. The park is located about an hour west of Chicago off I 80. Despite proximity to highway road noise was not an issue. In fact it was negligible from inside our rig. There are several long pull thru sites all gravel. The nearby towns of Utica, Ottawa & Peru offer all of the big box stores, wineries, good resturants and pubs. Having lived in Chicago area all our lives this is by far one of the nicer campgrounds. The park is only four years old and and it was evident that the owners have plans to expand and improve the park. Office staff is friendly and helpful. We'll be fulltiming and this will be our destination when visiting family. They honor Good Sam and Passport America. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2005
$26
Decided to try this cg after seeing the reviews, and I must admit we were disappointed. Most sites are very narrow, not unexpected, and some hookups are on the "wrong" side; I also don't care for the pump-handle water connections. Personnel are pleasant, but the bathrooms are old, worn and not as clean as I would like. (Very hot and humid inside too, due to lack of good ventilation. ) Some nice walk-in tent sites in the woods, and the cabins look nice - they appear to have indoor plumbing, which is a plus. There was much less road noise from I-80 than we expected. The cg is ok for an overnight on the road, but for camping in this area, we will definitely choose a state park or area KOA over this one. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2005
$30
My first impression was very nice. The access road is gravel and a bit dusty but in very good shape. The office staff was very friendly and check in went smooth. The interior roads are also gravel and very drivable. The sites are grass and ours was a large pull through with full hookups and 50 amps service. Leveling was no problem at all and the site was clean. Our site was out in the open but they do have many sites with shade trees. There is a playground and a clean pool. They also have an arcade for the kids and an area for the adults to sit and enjoy free coffee. I was disappointed they didnt have wireless or even a phone line to use to get on the internet. They say they are working on Wireless though. The grounds were in good shape and clean. Although it appears to be right next to the Interstate, noise was not a problem at our site. This campground reminds me of the movie Field of Dreams because it appears to have been built in the middle of a cornfield. Right outside our site was the end of the cornfield with 6-foot stocks. If the corn was ready for picking I could have had some real fresh corn since there is no fence between the field and us. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2005
$27
This was a nice clean campground. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and everyone was friendly. A well kept campground. The only issue we had was the road noise from the Interstate. Overall we would stay here again.. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$28
This is a clean, modern, friendly campground, and only 5 minutes from I-80. It's the best campground near Starved Rock State Park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$25
Level sites and very helpful staff. Spent the weekend with a Good Sams Chapter and had a
wonderful time. Close to Starved Rock State Park. It is just off the interstate but did not hear any road noise even on Friday night when the Interstate was busy. Clean bathrooms, showers, and grounds. They are adding more sites and additional bathroom and showers. Mostly pull through sites. Highly recommended. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
CGID6644Starved Rock State Park
Camp Information
Sites
133
Date of Stay
July 2010
Latest Rate
$25
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
no
Sewer
no
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
no
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 9 6 9 9 8 9 10 8 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes ?
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$25
Campground has a wide variety of sites from large wide open to heavily wooded. Some wooded sites may not accommodate large RV's. The shower houses were generally clean, but 60-70 campsites is alot to ask of 2 showers and 1 stool each restroom. The park is one of my favorite, and we have been here 4 times now. Lots of hiking trails into beautiful canyons, many ending in small waterfalls. The nature center is very nice with helpful employees to plan your hikes. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$25
We stayed 2 nights and loved our campsite. It was the last one on the way out and very big. We had a raccoon and a black cat come out at night to eat anything we or the dogs left behind. Would recommend this park to anyone and will be going back again. Lots of things to do around the area: hiking, fishing, sight seeing, to name a few. Host was very friendly. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2009
$25
Not a lot of reserved sites so you have to get here early in the summer months. Very close to the state park. Campground is clean, and the sites are well pretty far apart. Not very much shade though. Good place to camp if you are looking to spend time at the state park, but not much else to do on the campground or around the area. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$20
Nice big sites! Restrooms were clean and well kept, quiet time was enforced by patrolling park security. Reservations should be made in advance for the better campsites. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$25
A very nice campground but not very near any park activities. I would camp here again and recommend it to friends We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$25
I love this campground, though the only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of the bathrooms. The bathrooms are way too small for the number of sites which makes for a dirty bathroom with lots of waiting for showers. Other than that, the sites are fabulous and the campground is very quiet at night (except for the youth group but they're further away so that's OK). This was our second time staying here and we will stay again because of the outstanding sites. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$25
This was a great IL state park. We put in for our reservation in January by regular US post mail and got a lovely grassy site. It was great for this time of year when it tends to be a bit colder. There is also another loop that has more wooded sites. The hiking was great at the state park, kids age 4 and 7 loved it. The campground was clean and very pleasant, we will definitely go back! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
We've been to this state park several times. Camped a few times with the scouts but first time as a family. They have wooded sites and grassy area sites too. However, I don't believe there is a way to reserve the site that you want. Reservations are handled on a first come first serve basis - all through snail mail. In any case, we had a nice wooded site. Very quiet but that may have been due to the cold temps. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
Very nice state park campground with selection of wooded or grass lawn sites. All sites have electric. We had a rally on the grassy loop and it was an ideal location with lots of space. The flush toilet/shower buildings are insufficient for the # of sites, but they were clean. The reservation system in Illinois is ridiculous (all via snail mail). But the park itself is a gem. Lots of beautiful scenery and activities. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2007
$20
The wooded sites give the campsites a private feel. The hosts regularly parole the area to help keep it quiet at night. We enjoyed our campsite. However, there are not enough flush toilets or garbage cans. The dumpster is not even at the site of the bathrooms. There was not much of a playground either. There is plenty to do at Starved Rock which made up for what the campground lacked. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
This is a very nice state park campground. They have a great selection of sites...some VERY Wooded others not as much...but all have a private feel once camp is set up. The Starved Rock Park/lodge/trails are a short drive from the campground and offer some great sites to see. The playground is a bit lacking (4 swings) but my kids had a great time anyway. Lots of nice families camping this past weekend and quiet time was observed. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2007
$20
Did not know that the CG is nowhere near the Visitor Center and the hiking trails. The CG is OK, but not much to do here without a car. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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