Johnson Creek Campground

US Forest Service · Illinois

Johnson Creek Campground in Illinois. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 42 public campsites we map in Illinois.

Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Here you will find something for everyone in the family, from camping and kayaking to hiking along the lake, biking the scenic roads and horseback riding.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$10–$15/night

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

185

Coordinates

37.83444, -89.52056

Nearest sites we map

• Johnson Creek Walk-in Camping1 km · US Forest Service
• Turkey Bayou19 km · US Forest Service
• Pine Hills Campground36 km · US Forest Service
• Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area51 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Shagbark Group Area51 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• South Sandusky Campground51 km · US Army Corps of Engineers

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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