<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWithout further ado – using our extensive research in Illinois Campgrounds across the state, we have found the average cost to expect at each campground type:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCampground Operator<\/strong><\/td>Average Price Range<\/strong><\/td>Note(s)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Illinois State DNR<\/strong><\/td>$8 – $20<\/td> Taken from tent and tent + electricity site prices<\/td><\/tr> City\/Park District<\/strong><\/td>$15 – $20<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Federal (Army Bases, Federal Land, etc.)<\/strong><\/td>$17 – $20<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Private (KOA, Good Sam, etc.)<\/strong><\/td>$25 – $35<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> County Forest Preserves<\/strong><\/td>$20 – $42<\/td> The wide price range is primarily driven by the average $10 price increase non-residents <\/td><\/tr> Illinois Average<\/strong> Daily Campsite Cost<\/strong><\/td>$15 – $30<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Illinois State Parks Discount Programs for Seniors, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSenior Discounts at Illinois State Parks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n For Illinois residents that are 62 years old or older, you are entitled to a 50% discount on campground fees from Monday through Thursday for B – AA campgrounds <\/strong>any week. For Class C D campgrounds, seniors pay nothing from Monday through Thursday! Unfortunately, this means that Friday through Sunday you’ll be paying the full rate alongside everybody else since weekends can get so crowded already. Additionally, this is only a discount on the campground fee itself<\/span> – there is a $10 utility fee attached to any campground with electrical access that is not discounted (B\/E – AA in the chart below). <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis means that if a campgrounds total price was $25 a day ($15 being the campground fee and $10 being the utility fee), the Senior Discount price is actually $17.50 (7.50 for half the campground fee + $10 full utility fee). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/td> Campground Fee<\/strong><\/td>Utility Fee<\/strong><\/td>Final Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Full Price<\/strong> (Fri – Sun)<\/td>$ 15.00<\/td> $ 10.00<\/td> $ 25.00<\/td><\/tr> Senior Discount<\/strong> $ 7.50<\/td> $ 10.00<\/td> $ 17.50<\/td><\/tr> Senior Discount<\/strong> $ 0.00<\/td> $ 0.00<\/td> Free!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIllinois State Parks Disability Status Discount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n For Illinois residents with a Class 2 or 2A card , you are entitled to a 50% discount on the campground fees from Monday through Thursday <\/strong>any week. The discount program is set up exactly the same way as the senior discount program discussed above. Friday through Sunday you’ll be paying the full rate alongside everybody and this is only a discount on the campground fee itself<\/span> – there is a $10 utility fee attached to any campground with electrical access that is not discounted (B\/E – AA in the chart below). <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis means that if a campgrounds total price was $25 a day ($15 being the campground fee and $10 being the utility fee), the Senior Discount price is actually $17.50 (7.50 for half the campground fee + $10 full utility fee). Use the chart in the Senior discount section for a more structured example!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veteran Discounts Camping at Illinois State Parks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n For Illinois residents that have ID cards showing disabled veteran or POW status or veterans who apply for a special armed forces pass in Springfield are entitled to a 100% discount on campground fees at anytime.<\/strong> Unlike the Senior discount, this is not restricted to weekdays. The only fee that is required by eligible individuals will be the $10 utility fee on Class B\/E – AA campgrounds. For Class C D campgrounds, eligible veterans pay nothing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/td> Campground Fee<\/strong><\/td>Utility Fee<\/strong><\/td>Final Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Full Price<\/strong> (For Comparison)<\/td>$ 15.00<\/td> $ 10.00<\/td> $ 25.00<\/td><\/tr> Eligible Veteran Discount<\/strong> $ 0.00<\/td> $ 10.00<\/td> $ 10.00<\/td><\/tr> Eligible Veteran Discount<\/strong>