Weldon Springs State Park

Are you seeking a campground that balances convenience, serenity, and recreational opportunities? Weldon Springs State Park Campground, located just southeast of Clinton, Illinois, is a year-round destination known for its quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature.

This campground features 75 Class A sites equipped with electrical hookups, as well as options for tent, group, and backpack camping. The sites are level and spacious, with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, and a shower building (open seasonally). For those seeking a more rustic experience, the primitive backpack campsites along Salt Creek provide a unique escape, offering the chance to spot wildlife such as deer and owls. Families will appreciate the playground and the park’s no-alcohol policy in certain areas, which contributes to a peaceful environment.

Set within a 550-acre park, the campground provides easy access to the 29-acre, spring-fed Weldon Springs Lake, ideal for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife observation. Hiking trails, including the Lakeside Trail that circles the lake, offer scenic views and opportunities for exploration, while the nearby Clinton Lake State Recreation Area and the C.H. Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum, less than 30 minutes away, add to the options for adventure. Whether for a weekend getaway or an extended nature retreat, Weldon Springs State Park Campground delivers a top-tier camping experience in the heart of Illinois.