2 Calm Campgrounds for Tent Camping in McLean County | Camping near Bloomington, IL

Camping in Mclean County is just a phone call or web reservation away with these two great campgrounds! Each along the water, enjoy your days boating or fishing or step over to the state park restaurant if you forgot the pie irons at home! Take a look below for the two best places for camping in McLean County!

2. Comlara Park

Best Campign in McLean County for Hikers

Just 15 minutes out of Bloomington, IL can be found an extensive natural wonderland. Ten miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult accommodate hikers, bikers, and horseback riders as they traverse the shores and forests surrounding 925-acre Evergreen Lake. You can also spend your time relaxing during a nice boating, sailboarding, or fishing trip.

Camping in McLean County is a breeze if you decide to stay at Comlara Park. There are 94 electric sites, 23 easily accessible non-electric sites, 27 primitive/walk-in sites, and two group tent camping areas. Reservations can be made in person or on the phone starting on the first Saturday in April. Visit their website for the most up to date information.

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1. Moraine View

Best Camping in McLean County

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At Moraine View State Recreation Area in McLean County, the 1,687 acres offer an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. There are 2.5 miles of hiking trails spread between three distinct trails, and 10 miles for horses. Swimming and fishing are possible due to the presence of Dawson Lake, and the wintertime brings chances to skate and cross-country ski. A restaurant and boat rental are on the bank of the lake.

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At this park that is less than half an hour from Bloomington, IL, you have many options when deciding how to stay overnight. One of the hiking trails has 32 primitive camping sites spread along its length and there are three group sites. The equestrian camp has 30 Class A campsites. You can reserve any of the available 102 trailer sites, and there are 137 other Class A trailer campsites with electricity and a sanitary station. Reserve your spot today for the best camping in McLean County!

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Additional Camping near McLean County

If you’ve already been to these two campgrounds, take a look at our other nearby county guides for more information on more sites so close that you might as well still be camping in McLean County!

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Robbie is a Co-Founder and editor at Midwest Camping. Robbie has backpacked over three hundred miles of the Appalachian trail, visited seventeen national parks, and camped regularly for the last two decades.

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