Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

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 <span class="text-medium">CAMP LAKEWOOD OPEN YEAR-ROUND</span>
 <br>We are an RV Park &amp; Campground ideally located on the north shores of Lake Pauline in scenic Southern/Central IL. If you are searching for a quiet &amp; peaceful setting within 1 mile of I-70 &amp; I-57, just give us a call!
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Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park is located in Effingham, Illinois, and is a great place to stay for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including full hook-up sites, a swimming pool, a playground, a game room, a camp store, and a laundry facility. The campground also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing, hiking, biking, and more. Camp Lakewood is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park offers a serene lakeside escape tucked away in the heart of the Midwest. Situated along the peaceful shores of <strong>Lake Pauline</strong>, this destination provides a tranquil atmosphere that serves as a refreshing contrast to the nearby busy travel corridors. Travelers will find a well-maintained environment where nature takes center stage, offering a calm and scenic retreat for those navigating the heartland of Illinois.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Strategically located near the major intersection of <strong>Interstate 57 and Interstate 70</strong>, the park is exceptionally easy to access for cross-country travelers. Despite its proximity to these primary highways, the park maintains a secluded feel thanks to its mature trees and waterfront positioning. The surrounding area of Effingham provides a unique mix of rural charm and modern convenience, ensuring visitors have quick access to essential services while enjoying a <strong>wooded, lakeside setting</strong>.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of RV sizes, offering <strong>spacious pull-through sites</strong> and full hookup options including 30 and 50-amp service. Guests can enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry facilities, clean bathhouses, and a well-stocked camp store for essentials. For recreation, the <strong>private fishing lake</strong> is a standout feature, allowing guests to cast a line without requiring a state license, while the playground and Wi-Fi access provide balance for families and remote travelers.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Visitors are just a short drive from iconic local landmarks such as <strong>The Cross at the Crossroads</strong>, a massive monumental structure that is a staple of the Effingham skyline. Car enthusiasts often visit the <strong>My Garage Museum</strong> at Mid America Motorworks to see an impressive collection of vintage Corvettes and Volkswagens. For those seeking more outdoor time, the nearby Ballard Nature Center offers hiking trails, while downtown Effingham provides a variety of local dining and shopping experiences.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This park is an excellent choice for <strong>road-weary travelers</strong> seeking a quiet, high-quality stopover that offers a more natural experience than a standard highway pull-off. It is equally suited for <strong>fishing enthusiasts and retirees</strong> who appreciate a slower pace and the opportunity to relax by the water. If you value easy highway access combined with a peaceful, scenic environment, Camp Lakewood is an ideal fit for your Illinois travel itinerary.</p>

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Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park

RV Sites

Cabin Site

Tent Site

Stay at Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park in Effingham, IL. Enjoy lakeside RV sites on Lake Pauline with full hookups, private fishing, and easy highway access.

Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park | Effingham, IL

This was a perfect overnight stay, quiet and peaceful park.  The staff was very friendly and helpful.   Close to the interstate.   Nice touch to have a restaurant on-site after a long drive.  Being off season,  it was very quiet.   We recommend this park if you travel through the area.

Amazing place! People, setting and location were excellent! Would definitely stay here again for a longer stay! Level sites, clean restrooms, convenient amenities such as a little restaurant and store. Manager made a fresh pot of coffee (free) for me!

Nice wooded sites with easy in and out access and some of the sites overlooking the lake.  The campground was near enough the town for easy shopping yet it was very quiet.  The staff was very helpful.  I wished I  had tried their pizza but I didn't have the time.  I'll certainly stay there again if in the area.

Lakewood Campground has incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. The campground itself is very clean and conveniently located with easy access from the interstate. Fatso’s Pizza, located right on the property, is a great choice for dinner — delicious and convenient! Don’t forget to bring your fishing poles and enjoy some time at their private lake. A great spot for a relaxing and enjoyable stay!

I was in the area for a dog trial and this was the perfect spot for overnight before and after with my little camper.  I had a peaceful scenic site that the staff picked out for me.  Everyone was very friendly and a big plus was on-site pizza made to order and hand scooped ice cream including a pup cup.  It is not a big campground but that was part of the charm for me!

Excellent campground along I 70.   Road noise but to be expected as it is an easy stop when travelling along the interstate.   We had a lovely site backed onto the lake with beautiful mature trees.   Helpful staff, especially Maddie!  Not having travelled middle America often, we had never experienced a tornado warning but when the sirens went off (oh my!), the staff handled it efficiently and calmly and there was a safe space to honker down.  Highly recommend.

Camp Lakewood was an In-N-Out for us. Very nice campground, dog friendly and I thought it was cool. They had a dock in the lake for the Campers to use if they like. Fatso pizza at the campground was very good.
I accidentally made my reservations for the wrong day and she was able to fit us in

Pulled into the park. The staff were very friendly.  Went to park in assigned spot that was to small, so we went back to the office and the staff apologized and quickly moved us to another beautiful spot.  The park is well cared for, the pizza shop they had was great.  They’re currently putting up new playground equipment which is great to see.  Overall a 5 star rating and we will visit again.

What a great place to pullover for a night or to stay longer! The people were amazing friendly and went out of their way to make us feel so welcoming. We ordered a pizza for dinner ( it was delicious) and they even delivered it to our site! What a nice treat not having to cook or try to find a nice restaurant! We would 100% suggest you try them out!

We stopped at Camp Lakewood on our way through Effingham, IL and I am so glad we found this wonderful gem. Heather gave us exceptional customer service and was so friendly and helpful. Great site, wonderful views and all of the staff treated us like we were friends and family. We will definitely be staying at Camp Lakewood again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

We stayed here in Nov. Very quiet. Not many people in the park. Nice big oak trees and on Lake Pauline. Lots of pull thru sites. If you stop at the IL Welcome Centre you get a 10% discount and they will register for you. The cost for ea. night is $28.80 includes Electric, water etc as well as Wifi which is great and pretty good TV but very limited.  Each site has a fire ring and there are sites overlooking the lake. There is a small store with some rv supplies and souvenirs. Nice clean rest/shower rooms as well as laundry facilities. We would come back again. - Review provided by RV Park Recommendations & Reviews Facebook Group

FHU; pull-thrus on gravel; 30-50 amps; free wi-fi; free cable; $35.00/night including taxes with Good Sam discount. - Review provided by RV Park Recommendations & Reviews Facebook Group