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Campground Setting in Oglesby
Pleasant Creek Campground is located at 926 N. 2150th Road in Oglesby, Illinois, just 5 minutes or 5 miles South of Starved Rock State Park. Set on more than 50 acres in a wooded area along a tributary of the Vermillion River, the campground is also minutes from Matthiessen State Park.
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A Unique Camping Experience
Pleasant Creek Campground offers over 120 campsites to choose from, being able to accommodate travel trailers. RV’s and tents. There are also 7 furnished cabins spread throughout the campground, as well as, 1 event space, and 1 picnic shelter to take care of your larger family gatherings.
Essential Amenities For Your Campground Stay
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Wading Pool
The wading pool offers a simple way to cool off and enjoy time outdoors at Pleasant Creek Campground. Located among the property’s family friendly amenities, it adds another relaxing option for guests spending time around camp.
Stocked Fishing Pond
A spring fed stocked fishing pond adds an easy outdoor activity to the campground. Time by the water fits naturally into a stay built around campsites, trails, and family friendly recreation.
Bathhouse and Showers
Renovated bathhouse and showers bring added comfort to the camping experience. Several site areas are located near the bathhouse, helping make daily routines easier during tent, RV, and cabin stays.
General Store
A well supplied general store keeps key campground needs close at hand. Its central location also places guests near other practical amenities, including the bathhouse and nearby activity areas.
Wooded Grounds and Family Activities
Pleasant Creek Campground features rolling hills, mature trees, creekside campsites, miles of trails, and relaxing streams. On site amenities and activities include a spring fed stocked fishing pond, a game room, a well supplied general store, a playground, outdoor games, basketball, volleyball, tetherball, a wading pool, and bathhouse showers.
PLAN THE PERFECT GETAWAY IN OGLESBY, ILLINOIS!
On-Site Recreation Center
The Rec Building Deck is a spacious 56 foot by 17 foot event space with capacity for 50. It can be reserved for parties or picnics, and bathhouse showers are located very close by. Get in touch with us today to plan an event at Pleasant Creek Campground.
Close Proximity to Starved Rock Hiking and Canyon Views
Starved Rock State Park is one of the area’s best known outdoor destinations, serving over 2.5 million visitors per year. Starved Rock features sandstone canyons, river bluffs, rain fed waterfalls, and more than 13 miles of trails. Must-see overlooks and canyon floors create a hiking experience that changes with the seasons.
Gateway Town Near State Parks
Oglesby places Pleasant Creek Campground close to some of the Illinois Valley’s best known outdoor destinations. The campground sits minutes away from Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park, with nearby access to unique shops, historical sites, recreational activities, and area dining.
Trail, Parks, and Outdoor Pursuits
Time in the area can center on hiking, sightseeing, and other outdoor activities. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park are two standout options nearby, and the broader Illinois Valley adds many more choices for recreation, local attractions, and day trips beyond the campground.
Dining Options in the Area
Dining options near the campground add another easy part of a stay in Oglesby, Utica and the entire Illinois Valley. Nearby choices include Ana De Gallo, Skoog’s Pub and Grill, Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant and Canal Port, just to name a few. The area also offers more wonderful places to eat within a short drive of the campground.
Guest Reviews and Shared Experiences
Guest reviews offer another way to learn more about Pleasant Creek Campground before booking a stay. Visit the reviews to see what past campers have shared and explore more details about the camping experience, accommodations, and time spent at the campground.
Sandra Buckholz
Pleasant Creek was a great place to stay with a lot for kids to do! The staff were super friendly and the grounds were clean and well taken care of! We stayed in the Highlands near the playground which was perfect for our family! We would definitely come back again!
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Pleasant Creek was a great place to stay with a lot for kids to do! The staff were super friendly and the grounds were clean and well taken care of! We stayed in the Highlands near the playground which was perfect for our family! We would definitely come back again!
Meaghans Garden
My husband, my service dog, and I thoroughly loved staying here. We have a 27-foot travel trailer. Easy to back in. A very peaceful place to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful trees and squirrels. Our pad was gravel and leveled.
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My husband, my service dog, and I thoroughly loved staying here. We have a 27-foot travel trailer. Easy to back in. A very peaceful place to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful trees and squirrels. Our pad was gravel and leveled.
The entire family staff were so nice and kind. The laundry room was clean, and the machines were very affordable. The restooms and showers were clean as well. Thank you for having this beautiful Campground.
Molli Senne
Just got back from a mother son camping trip here. We've been several times over the last few years. My son has been begging to go back. It's quiet and clean. A really simple place, which is great for a reset. We always get one of the lower creekside...
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Just got back from a mother son camping trip here. We've been several times over the last few years. My son has been begging to go back. It's quiet and clean. A really simple place, which is great for a reset. We always get one of the lower creekside spots with electric. We even made some new friends this trip. Can't wait to go back again!
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Pleasant Creek Campground is located at 926 N. 2150th Road in Oglesby, Illinois, in the gateway town to Starved Rock State Park. A setting near Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park places the campground within easy reach of well known outdoor destinations in the Illinois Valley.
