Olney, Illinois · Est. on the Shores of East Fork Lake

Set Your
Tent by the
Water

Pitch your campsite along the quiet shores of East Fork Lake — where golden sunsets stretch across still water and the only alarm clock is a loon calling at dawn.

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Our Story

A Quiet Stretch of Shoreline, Yours to Call Home

Nestled along the eastern edge of East Fork Lake, our campground has been a sanctuary for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking the kind of stillness you can only find when the water is glass and the trees close in.

We don't offer Wi-Fi. We don't serve breakfast. What we offer is something rarer: a real campsite with room to spread out, a fire ring waiting for your kindling, and a lake that gives you sunsets worth packing the whole day for.

Whether you arrive in a full-size RV or with nothing but a backpack and a cooler, East Fork Lake Campground meets you where you are — right at the water's edge.

Rustic cabin exterior at East Fork Lake Campground

Lake view from East Fork Lake Campground

What We Offer

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Thoughtful amenities designed around the realities of lakeside living — not a checklist of things that don't matter when you're here.

RV & Tent Sites

Spacious, level sites for both RVs and tents. Each spot offers privacy and a direct view of the water — no passing through someone else's yard to get to the shore.

Electric Hookups

30- and 50-amp electrical connections at every RV site. Run your air conditioner, charge your devices, and keep your fridge cold without hunting for an outlet.

Clean Restrooms

Well-maintained restroom facilities with hot showers. We sweep and sanitize daily because nobody camps to skip basic comfort.

Fire Rings

Every site comes with a steel fire ring. Bring your own wood — there's nothing like a lake fire to make the evening feel complete.

Lake Access

Walk straight from your site to the water. Swim, fish, or float — the lake is your backyard, and it's open all season.

Year-Round Access

East Fork Lake is beautiful in every season. Spring wildflowers, summer swimming, fall foliage, and winter's quiet ice — come whenever the mood strikes.

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Glimpses from the Shore

Campsite at East Fork Lake with tent and trees

Calm lake surface at sunrise, East Fork Lake

Forest trail near East Fork Lake campground

Fishing from the shore at East Fork Lake

From Our Guests

What People Say After
Staying With Us

We came for one night and stayed three. The kids didn't want to leave — they spent every waking moment in the water. We'll be back next summer.

Sarah M.

Family Weekend · June 2025

Best RV site I've had in Illinois. Level ground, electric hookup worked perfectly, and I could step out of my door and touch the lake. That's all I need.

James T.

RV Traveler · August 2025

I came alone with a fishing rod and a tent. Left with a full cooler, a tan, and zero emails checked. Exactly what I needed.

David R.

Solo Camper · September 2025

Get in Touch

We're Here
When You Need Us

Have a question about site availability, RV hookups, or what to bring? Give us a call or drop a message — we respond fast.

Address

5250 E Goosepoint Ln
Olney, IL 62450-4329

Phone

(618) 393-2130

Office Hours

Open Year-Round
Office: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Set Your Tent by the Water