Lehman's Lakeside RV Resort

Amanda Jackson

My husband and I work out of town and live in our camper when we travel because we are gone for months and up to a year at a time. That being said we were grateful to be able to find a place 30 minutes from our work location. However, holy cow, did we ever pay for that convenience. The term “Resort” is used loosely here. I guess I always thought there was standard for using terms like that, but anyway let’s get into it, shall we? First off, the water, it is so bad that we will have to saturate our holding tanks in iron out and do many flushes before we’ll ever crack the surface on fixing our waterlines/holding tanks . We bought a water softener to help to elevate the damage but even an RV water softener was not enough. The ice maker in the refrigerator will have to be flushed if that’s even possible. My husband has a CPAP machine that requires distilled water. So we distilled our own water for this purpose, the tank after distilling this water was awful, which is basically saying that is what our waterlines and holding tanks look like as well. While we were there we also had to have our washing machine serviced because of the damage built up iron can do. So, during our stay, the water alone is going to cost us untold amounts of money and time to repair, not counting the 300.00 blanket I washed after first arriving and not knowing the condition on the water. (After getting back home I was able to have the blanket properly cleaned but it took several tries to finally get all the iron out without destroying the blanket if you are questioning the cost of the blanket it is a solid white Lola blanket look it up, they are that much.) Our camper is about a 75K camper so we are not thrilled with the time and money it is going to take to get everything back to where it was. Also, they pay people to mow the grass, and they damaged our camper because they got too close and the roll bar clipped the 5th wheel section of the camper. The also broke the picnic table, which I reported, they never came to get it and we just had to look at the eye sore and the grass grew up around it, right in front of the camper. My daughter tore her front bumper off in a pot hole that was too deep and she dragged it off going through it, (why not drive around?) because they are everywhere and you can’t drive around without going through 10 more. Also about 2 times a month somewhere close by and always on the weekend (Saturday) someone is throwing the loudest Mexican shin dig you’ve ever heard ( imagine, like 200 drunk Mexicans at some sort of outdoor concert). So a relaxing weekend away, is not possible if you happen to choose to stay here during one of these nearby events. The only reason they get a whopping 2 stars is the location, and the sites are roomy, not bunched up like most campgrounds. Also, the other reviews are correct about the speed limit, it’s really a joke, but if you clock their speed on their little golf cart it is always @ least 8mph but don’t let them catch you doing that. You have to do more than that just to get your vehicle to climb out of the potholes. (And had I ever been approached about it I would’ve told them so) It’s stupid. Less than a SCHOOL ZONE!!!! 🙄 . But realistically you can’t go much faster anyway if you want to keep your teeth. So maybe it’s more about not getting sued for vehicle damage and dentist visits than it is safety. Note: We would’ve just went to another campground, but there were no other long term sites available for the time we needed and within reasonable distance to our job site. So we had to stick it out. Photos for proof. The water distiller is a picture after distilling only 1 gallon of their water, and a picture of what it looks like after I cleaned it. The camper damage is from the lawn service people and the broken picnic table and grown up grass and lastly my jeep in a pothole that I had to drive through daily. ( I had to wash my jeep about 3 times a week)

Margaret Hopper

We stayed there the last three weeks and it was a quiet park . We had some issues with the first site not being level so the motorhome jacks wouldn’t work right and the slide struggled. I went up and talked to the lady in the office and at first she said nothing else was available . They have a no refund policy of cash or check and if we left we would lose all our money we had paid for two weeks . After I told her they can not charge us for something they can’t provide they shuffled things around and moved us to a level concrete spot. She was really nice . The water isn’t very good. Kind of a brown color . They had dumpsters for the garbage so no issues with trash. The one thing I didn’t like was the fact that they charge $6.00 per guest per day . We were visiting family that we had not seen in years and a few wanted to come sit outside with us and see the rv life but there was no way in hell I would ever pay $6,00 per person for a few hours visit. I’ve never in all our full time travelers hear of that . If someone stayed the night then yes we expect to pay for them but not for a three hour visit. Over all it’s a very quiet park , beautiful spots. Some residents are full timers there and some of their spots need to be cleaned up . Not sure why they only take cash or check unless it’s to not have to refund money if things are not what is expected . Again the water isn’t very good so I recommend using bottled water for drinking etc

Amber Klippel

The stay here was amazingly accommodating. The women that run the office are helpful and very friendly. Robin went out of her way to help my family enjoy everything this place had to offer. From fishing and swimming to the amazing clean restrooms and showers. This is a destination i will be returning to. If your looking for a quiet get away near Chicago this is it. Close enough to anything u need and remote enough to feel the relaxing escape from the cities. The owner here has put great pride in making this place for families and you won't be all cramped in together either. The room per camper is huge. Save lehmans rv resort as a destination for anytime of year. Thank you Robin Tammy Karen and Jerome for helping my family enjoy this place to its fullest.

Stevie Gagnon

We stayed here over the 4th of July weekend and had a really great experience. Our site was a pull-through with full hookups (30/50 amp), and it was nice and spacious. The firepit was cleaned out before we got there, and everything around the site was well maintained. The campground itself was clean and quiet, with a good mix of families and campers. On Saturday, they went all out for the holiday weekend — there was a big inflatable water slide and splash pad for the kids (which they loved, especially with how hot it was). They also had a food truck and Kona Ice on site, which made lunch and dessert super easy. A DJ played music throughout the day, and they ended the night with fireworks. It was such a fun atmosphere, especially for families. I know I saw some negative comments online about the staff, but honestly, everyone we interacted with was super friendly and helpful. We had no issues at all. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back. It’s a solid place to stay — clean sites and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

Sandra Brueggemann

First of all, in my opinion, this place is a DUMP. It should not be allowed to have the word “resort” in its name. One must assume that the 5 star ratings are staff, family, friends, and the transients that live there full-time. Our experience in our very short, and very expensive stay, literally the most expensive place in all our almost 20 years of traveling for work in an RV. $1680/mo - for an absolutely awful lot, and ignorant staff. The roads are filled with pot holes that you could lose half a car in, and there’s the nut in the mini cooper who “patrols” the park with his dog, and screams at people. He circled our camper staring us down, at least 6 times while we were setting up. The water smells like a rotten egg fart, and everything is left with a rusty stain. Our water filters were completely clogged after 1 week. Initially, we were told that we would get an $800 plus electric monthly spot, and that changed to $420/week. We also had to pay the full weekly rent to hold our spot until we arrived. We were told by a “resident” that we were indeed in the monthly lots, even though the office employee told us there were none available. You can only pay cash or check, the IRS should definitely audit this “establishment.” The final straw was my husband’s truck being vandalized and the center caps being stolen off my car. It cost me $54 per wheel to replace them. When we went to the office to let them know we were leaving, the two “ladies” could have cared less, so I asked them if they’d like to know why. “Sure” one said…. They said nothing like that has ever happened there before. I find that incredibly hard to believe that it was a one time event. I am including CURRENT photos of the park known as Lehmans Lakeside Resort. You can come to your own conclusions as to the validity of the 5 star ratings after viewing them. (Especially the one where the reviewer says the water is crystal clear) My personal opinion is that they were the only park open and felt they could take advantage of remote workers who had no other options. Heed my warning, if this is your only option to stay in an rv, pay for a hotel room.