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Weldon Springs
Overview
Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton, Illinois, serves as a serene sanctuary for travelers seeking a genuine connection with the outdoors. Known for its historical significance as a former Chautauqua site, the park now centers around a **29-acre spring-fed lake** that provides a stunning backdrop for all types of recreation. This state park offers a balanced blend of managed facilities and preserved wild spaces, making it a staple destination for regional campers and cross-country RVers alike.
Location & Surroundings
Located just southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County, the park is easily accessible for those traveling through central Illinois. The geography is characterized by **rolling hills and mature hardwoods**, which create a lush canopy that transforms with vibrant colors during the autumn months. The surrounding area remains largely agricultural, allowing the park to feel like a hidden oasis of timber and water. Its position near the **Salt Creek** provides a diverse habitat for local wildlife and peaceful vistas.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground at Weldon Springs is thoughtfully designed for the modern RVer, featuring **75 Class A sites** that provide both electricity and water hookups. To ensure a comfortable stay, the park includes several essential features:
- A sanitary dump station for convenient waste management
- A seasonal shower building with modern facilities
- Access to the **Salt Creek Trail** for hiking and nature study
These amenities allow guests to enjoy a rustic environment without sacrificing the basic necessities required for a multi-day RV excursion.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
While the park itself offers ample recreation, its proximity to Clinton provides access to local history at the **DeWitt County Museum**. For those seeking larger-scale water activities, the nearby Clinton Lake State Recreation Area offers expanded boating and swimming opportunities. Within Weldon Springs, visitors often spend time at the **Union School Interpretive Center**, a restored schoolhouse that showcases the cultural history of the region while providing educational programs for all ages.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is tailor-made for **peace-seeking RVers** who value natural beauty and historical context over high-traffic commercial resorts. It is an excellent choice for families who enjoy educational trails and safe, accessible fishing spots. Anglers will appreciate the quiet, electric-motor-only lake, while birdwatchers will find the diverse ecosystems highly rewarding. If your travel style favors **scenic relaxation and quiet evenings**, Weldon Springs provides the perfect atmosphere for your next Illinois adventure.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Soumya Singh
It’s a great park for camping. Has a good hiking place around the lake. Our camping went well. Great place. Con: the restroom needs to be kept clean.
Wade Mitchell
Quiet park with nice lake for paddle sports. Showers available in campground, but could use some updating. Very reasonable pricing for camping. Overall very nice park.
Mandi and Jason Reiman
We stayed one night here in August of 2025. The Camp Hosts were amazing when we checked in, as they helped me correct a reservation error that I made. The sites were nice and large, and the entire campground was very wooded with large and sprawling trees. Lots of shade here, so this would be a great campground on hot days. Fire pits were very large, so you could have a nice big fire. We used 30amp service at our site. NOTE; Even though I want to give this campground 5-stars, I cannot, because the bathroom needs major upgrades and repairs. We tried to use the bathroom other places before returning to the campground, because we didnt want to use the one there. If the state of Illinois can build a new bathroom facility here, it would be 5+ stars.
Michelle Foy
Weldon Springs State Park is about a 2 hour drive from Chicago Western suburbs. It’s located in a little town of Clinton in DeWitt County. It’s a huge park offering 550 acres with varied trails, river fir swimming, camping, fishing, picnic areas, two amphitheaters and a nice veteran tribute area. For a late May weekend, there was hardly anyone there. We felt we had the whole place to ourselves. The trail was clean and moderately easy. There was a meadow of wildflowers and they even have a “box” trail where they have many hummingbird nests. Birds can be spotted all over but hard to catch in snapshots! Veterans Point is very nicely done alongside the water with much patriotism which is always good to see. The walk along the water was very nice and we also discovered a dam, people hosting and kayaking. This makes for a nice day out here!
R. U. Lost 2
It was a beautiful day to head to a nearby park. (It was also good to see so many others apparently had the same idea.) The trails weren’t packed, and I only encountered seeing one person out on the water, but some of the popular fishing, sight seeing, and gathering spots along the shoreline were getting a significant amount of use.
