River Bench Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
River Bench Campground
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River . River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use. Facilities • 8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits • No drinking water • Vault toilet within walking distance • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$10 for campsite
Restrictions
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire pits only • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs must be on leash • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.