Washington County State Recreation Area
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review 18500 Conservation Dr. Nashville, IL 62263 618-327-3137 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.2805, -89.3603
Overview of Washington County State Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $18
Reported by camper-817184 on 11/17/2023
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by A Life After Trauma on 4/28/2022
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 492 ft / 149 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Washington County State Recreation Area 8 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/28/2022
“Nice Quiet Reasonable Rate”
Reviewed 11/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
Overall Rating
A very nice place; self serve payment station.
$18 “winter” rate with electric is very reasonable.
My weeknight stay was quiet; site level; not completely dark in electric loop, very dark in non electric area.
camper-817184 would stay here again
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“Nice Park in the Trees”
Reviewed 4/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We only stayed one night in the Shady Rest loop on site 4 and look forward to coming back when we have more time. Small, wooded campground quite a drive from the main road, with ample space to park but it is a little difficult to get into some of the sites because of all the trees. Small playground for kids and clean restrooms. Picnic ... more
We only stayed one night in the Shady Rest loop on site 4 and look forward to coming back when we have more time. Small, wooded campground quite a drive from the main road, with ample space to park but it is a little difficult to get into some of the sites because of all the trees. Small playground for kids and clean restrooms. Picnic table and fire pit at all the sites. They look to be working on the electrical system. There was a warning about using too much electricity causing outages while we were there but we had no issues. This is one of our favorite spots in this area and I’m glad to see it being renovated. The biggest inconvenience was not having any water connection. We had to exit the loop to get water from the dump station. There were very few people in the campground, which was nice, but I imagine that it would feel quite cramped when full.
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A Life After Trauma would stay here again
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“Looked great but no after hours attendant…”
Reviewed 8/31/2021
Overall Rating
Checked online prior to driving 15 minutes out of route and website didn’t allow booking, walk-in only. Arrived at 8:15pm, we found our way to the office which was shut up tightly. There was an after hours support number, which we called and were told to drive around and look for a host. The phone number online took us to an answeri... more
Checked online prior to driving 15 minutes out of route and website didn’t allow booking, walk-in only. Arrived at 8:15pm, we found our way to the office which was shut up tightly. There was an after hours support number, which we called and were told to drive around and look for a host. The phone number online took us to an answering machine which was not helpful. No where on the website does it say what to do for after- hours check-in. Unfortunately, we had to leave and find another location. If you attempt this make sure to arrive prior to the office closing or call before hand.
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AT&T 4G
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“Very nice campground. ”
Reviewed 8/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
Overall Rating
Sites were well spotless most were back into but lots of room in each site. Electric only at sites. Dump station and potable water available there. Super nice host as well as the staff we encountered. There is a walking trail that we did not have time to do and playground fort the small kids. Bathrooms were very clean and lots of hot... more
Sites were well spotless most were back into but lots of room in each site. Electric only at sites. Dump station and potable water available there.
Super nice host as well as the staff we encountered. There is a walking trail that we did not have time to do and playground fort the small kids. Bathrooms were very clean and lots of hot water. They had the spring button that you had to keep pressing but shower was great otherwise. Lots of space between lots. The one concern is the floating dock in the lake would be a challenge for smaller kids and will need some maintenance soon.
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Wendell would stay here again
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“Beautiful and CLEAN ”
Reviewed 8/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 33 |
Overall Rating
This park is absolutely stunning and extremely well maintained. Hookups are 20 and 30 amp only with no water or sewer. But they have a free dump station right as you leave that is easy in and out with potable water. Bathrooms are spotless and smell great. Camp host was very friendly and the guests were all friendly and quiet! Wo... more
This park is absolutely stunning and extremely well maintained. Hookups are 20 and 30 amp only with no water or sewer. But they have a free dump station right as you leave that is easy in and out with potable water.
Bathrooms are spotless and smell great. Camp host was very friendly and the guests were all friendly and quiet!
Worth the 8 mile small trek off of the highway to stay.
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The Utensil Company would stay here again
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“Relaxing and quiet”
Reviewed 8/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
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Stayed there for 3 nights. Wednesday through Saturday. All sites are nicely shaded. Everyone is curious so there is no fear letting the kid ride his bike around. Great get away for a 3 day stay.
Nick would stay here again
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“Electrical hookup problems”
Reviewed 8/22/2019
| Site Number: | 41 |
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We hadn’t camped at Washington County Lake in 20 years and thought we would give it another chance. Admittedly we are new to the RV lifestyle. However, all of our systems worked fine at the house. When we arrived and plugged in to their electrical hook up the breaker tripped. Everyone was nice enough and tried to help. One gentleman... more
We hadn’t camped at Washington County Lake in 20 years and thought we would give it another chance. Admittedly we are new to the RV lifestyle. However, all of our systems worked fine at the house. When we arrived and plugged in to their electrical hook up the breaker tripped. Everyone was nice enough and tried to help. One gentleman saying that he was a retired electrician even tested various systems and came to the conclusion that our air conditioner and converter were no good. Hindsight is 20/20, and after hearing that other people were having electrical issues we should have let the park ranger switch the breakers. We left thinking there was something wrong with our rig. When we got home everything worked fine. In short, until they update their electrical hook ups I would stay away. We did get a refund so all is cool. It’s a beautiful park and would be great for tent campers.
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“Nice place for a weekend (or maybe longer) stay”
Reviewed 8/10/2019
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We wanted a quick weekend camp and this park fit the bill. A very nice lake, walking trails and places to bike. There are many sites reservable but it was no problem getting a site on a Friday afternoon without reservations. Sites are electric 30 amp only. There is a nice dump station and multiple spots to water up. There are vault to... more
We wanted a quick weekend camp and this park fit the bill. A very nice lake, walking trails and places to bike. There are many sites reservable but it was no problem getting a site on a Friday afternoon without reservations.
Sites are electric 30 amp only. There is a nice dump station and multiple spots to water up. There are vault toilets around the park and up by the entrance there is a nice shower house and bathrooms. We didn’t use the shower house but checked it out and it was clean and well kept.
Sites are back in but fairly easy to access. We are only 30 foot but we didn’t even have to unhook the truck. I saw many rigs in the 40 foot range. Sites all looked well kept and clean when we arrived.
Also if you are traveling through this campground is probably 20 to 30 minutes south of I-64. Worth the drive from the interstate.
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Godt’s on the Go would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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