Moraine View State Recreation Area Campground Illinois

Moraine View State Recreation Area Overview

Moraine View State Recreation Area has two campgrounds with a total of 159 campsites.  Both campgrounds are located in a wooded area and next to Dawson.  Most campsites are reservable, but some campsites are first-come, first-serve. Group and equestrian camping are also available.

Gander Bay Campground has 137 Class A sites with electric and sewer hookups. Water (spigots) is available in several locations in the campground. There are 102 sites that can be reserved.

Catfish Bay Campground has 22 single-family campsites (no hookups) that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Amenities include potable (drinking water), flush toilets, showers and a dump station. The recreation area also has three playgrounds, a restaurant, marina, kayak rentals, beaches, mixed-use trails, a boat launch and picnic areas/shelters.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating (10 HP or less), canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. You can also enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling during the winter.

You might also like Sangchris Lake State Park or Jubilee College State Park.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Cafe
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Dump Station
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Playground
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swim Beach
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports