Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area Campground Illinois

Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area Overview

Johnson Sauk Trail Campground (aka Chief Keokuk Campground) has 100 campsites (70 w/electric hookups), near Johnson Lake in Henry County, IL.  A primitive cabin (Chief Tecumseh) and group camping are also available.

The campground is open year round but water, showers and the dump station are only open May 1 to November 1.  There are 70 sites with electric hookups and 25 (non-electric) tent only sites. Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill.  Amenities include water, restrooms (flush toilets), hot-water showers, trash dumpsters and a dump station.  There is also a restaurant (seasonal), playground, boat ramp, marina and hiking trails. Cell service is fair in the area.

Chief Tecumseh cabin has has a full sized bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches, heat and air conditioning, as well as two ceiling fans. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are also provided outside. Bring your own bedding. May thru October, cabin guests may use the campground shower facilities and potable water is available within 150 yards of the cabin. The park does not provide water or shower facilities November thru April.

Johnson Sauk Trail SRA – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating (no wake), kayaking, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing. Ice fishing and cross-country skiing are also popular in the winter.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Ice Fishing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing