This Wild West-Themed Campground In Illinois Makes For A Perfect Family Adventure
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 08, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Take a trip back in time with this western-themed campground in Grayville, Illinois that is so much more than a place to pitch your tent. Fun for the whole family, this unique spot has games and a fun theme you’ll never forget.
Head to the Old West and camp like they did during the Gold Rush at this campsite. Scroll on for more details.
In business since the summer of 2017, Rest Up Camping & RV Corral in southern Illinois offers a unique adventure that is perfect for the entire family. The site encompasses more than 50 acres and is situated near the Wabash River and our border with Indiana.
This western-themed campground has RV and tent sites as well as cabins to rent. Sunday through Thursday RV site rates are $39 per night while the cost is $45 for Friday and Saturday nights. All sites have full hook-ups as well as picnic tables and fire pits.
The cabins are $90 per night or $125 per night for a tiny house, which is ideal for longer stays. You'll have to bring all your own bedding, towels, and toiletries.
Bookings can be made through the campground's website (link below).
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Amenities include a kitchenette, A/C, heat, WiFi, and a coffee maker. The house even has a stove and oven as well as a dishwasher, and each unit has space for four occupants.
All sorts of western-themed activities abound at this place to keep you and your young ones entertained. The Critter Gorge and Hen House Hoedown shooting galleries are most popular. It features replica 1800s guns that will make you feel like a real Old West cowboy.
There are also a plethora of outdoor recreational activities to enjoy. The Lil' Pokes playground fuels imagination with artificial teepees and Old West settlements that feature slides, ladders, and things to swing from.
Frontier Adventure Golf is another fun outdoor activity for you and your family to enjoy at this unique campground. It is a 27-hole mini golf course complete with water fountains, an old mill, and other cute features.
Other activities found on-site include bocce ball and horse shoe pits.
While part of the joy of camping is making the food yourself, this western-themed campground is known for its incredible restaurant. The Westwood Saloon is open daily between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for dine-in or carry-out.
Delicious homemade menu items include appetizers like wings, mac and cheese bites, tiny pork ribs, and stuffed mushrooms. You'll also find burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, pork chops, steaks, kids' meals, and desserts like cheesecake, chocolate cake, cookies, and root beer floats.
Rest Up Camping & RV Corral is having its Grand Opening on April 27, 2019, and you can enjoy 20 percent off cabins and campsites. Get the warm season started off right with a weekend away to this western-themed campground.
If you’ve ever been to this western-themed campground, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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