Nancy and I are finally out with the RV again after a 5 week hiatus due to er work travel and some non-RVing commitments (what were we thinking!).
Anyway, we're down in Springfield, IL - Chatham actually (just south). This has been on our calendar all year and we're finally here. Today, we visited the Lincoln Museum. For anyone considering coming this way to learn more about Lincoln or the Civil War - you won't be disappointed. There are a lot of things here to see. And the new Lincoln Museum is awesome.
Back to the CG. I cannot remember who, but someone on this forum and/ore at the 2006 rally in Goshen recommended the Double J Campground at the south end of Springfield in Chatham, IL. Great recommendation.
There is a KOA not far from here too. But specifically, more than 1 source steered us away from Mr. Lincoln's Campground. Anyway, we're very happy with the Double J.
Jerry and Jeri also own a small RV dealership here on the grounds. I'll tell you one thing, they keep this place up meticulously.
We're in row B in site B9. They use this row for longer 5th wheels. They also use row P for 5ers. Here in row B, we have a lot of shade from many trees. Over in row P, each site has a single mature tree for some shade, but not a lot. Satellite should work in row P but roof mounted dishes would have trouble in all sites in row B except for the first site.
Most of this CG has full hookups. We have water, sewer, 50 amp power and cable TV. They have WiFi available for a fee. We bring our own Internet so no fee for me!
All site pads are gravel. Row B requires 1 board on the low side while row P looks very level.
They have a nice office/store. Very clean. Not a lot of camping supplies or food. Some frozen treats and lots of craft items. My guess is that all the RV stuff is in the neighboring dealership store/building. Laundry was spotless with 2 ea W/Ds. I didn't look at the bathroom or showers or the game room. The pool is outdoors and was empty for the season but looked like new. There is another bathroom/bathouse building on the western side of the CG past the structured sites and near an open field sort of camping area.
Looked like a primitive camping section in the woods too.
One thing about row B and probaby C/D is road noise from the nearby interstate 55. Nothing that is too bothersome but something to bear in mind if you prefer total silence. Getting farther from the expressway seems to be possible and with the trees here, would proably provide some acoustic relief.
Check this place out if your travels require you to camp near Springfield - especially on the south end of town. Easy on/off from I-55 too.
Ciao,
Jim
Anyway, we're down in Springfield, IL - Chatham actually (just south). This has been on our calendar all year and we're finally here. Today, we visited the Lincoln Museum. For anyone considering coming this way to learn more about Lincoln or the Civil War - you won't be disappointed. There are a lot of things here to see. And the new Lincoln Museum is awesome.
Back to the CG. I cannot remember who, but someone on this forum and/ore at the 2006 rally in Goshen recommended the Double J Campground at the south end of Springfield in Chatham, IL. Great recommendation.
There is a KOA not far from here too. But specifically, more than 1 source steered us away from Mr. Lincoln's Campground. Anyway, we're very happy with the Double J.
Jerry and Jeri also own a small RV dealership here on the grounds. I'll tell you one thing, they keep this place up meticulously.
We're in row B in site B9. They use this row for longer 5th wheels. They also use row P for 5ers. Here in row B, we have a lot of shade from many trees. Over in row P, each site has a single mature tree for some shade, but not a lot. Satellite should work in row P but roof mounted dishes would have trouble in all sites in row B except for the first site.
Most of this CG has full hookups. We have water, sewer, 50 amp power and cable TV. They have WiFi available for a fee. We bring our own Internet so no fee for me!
All site pads are gravel. Row B requires 1 board on the low side while row P looks very level.
They have a nice office/store. Very clean. Not a lot of camping supplies or food. Some frozen treats and lots of craft items. My guess is that all the RV stuff is in the neighboring dealership store/building. Laundry was spotless with 2 ea W/Ds. I didn't look at the bathroom or showers or the game room. The pool is outdoors and was empty for the season but looked like new. There is another bathroom/bathouse building on the western side of the CG past the structured sites and near an open field sort of camping area.
Looked like a primitive camping section in the woods too.
One thing about row B and probaby C/D is road noise from the nearby interstate 55. Nothing that is too bothersome but something to bear in mind if you prefer total silence. Getting farther from the expressway seems to be possible and with the trees here, would proably provide some acoustic relief.
Check this place out if your travels require you to camp near Springfield - especially on the south end of town. Easy on/off from I-55 too.
Ciao,
Jim
