Motorhome Parks In Streator, IL

41.1209° N, 88.8354° W

Quick Overview

Streator is a small city in LaSalle County in north-central Illinois, sitting along the Vermilion River about 30 miles south of the I-80 corridor and 90 miles southwest of Chicago. With several motorhome campgrounds and parks in the area, including some free options, Streator provides a quiet and affordable camping base in the Illinois River valley region near some of the state's best natural attractions. The city has a rich coal mining history that shaped its architecture and character, and the downtown retains a classic small-city Illinois feel with brick buildings and local businesses. Streator sits within reasonable driving distance of both Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park, two of the most popular outdoor destinations in Illinois, making it a practical base for exploring those areas without competing for the closer campgrounds that fill up fast on weekends. The Vermilion River winds through town providing green space and fishing opportunities, and the surrounding landscape transitions from flat farmland to the more wooded and hilly terrain along the Illinois River valley to the west. Campgrounds here are no-frills and reasonably priced, serving anglers, hikers heading to the state parks, and travelers passing through the area on IL-18 and IL-23.

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Station Name	Distance	Rating	Category	Cost
Carriage Lane Estates	1.8 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies
Pleasant Creek Campground	12.3 mi	\u2014	RV Park	Varies
Pleasant Creek Campground	12.3 mi	\u2014	RV Park	Varies
Princess Wenona RV Oasis	12.9 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies
Troll Hollow Campground	13.1 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies
Lasalle County 4h Grounds	14.3 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies
Cozy Corners Campground	15.0 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies
Glenwood RV Resort	16.1 mi	\u2014	RV Park	Varies
Glenwood RV Resort	16.2 mi	\u2014	RV Park	Varies
Oglesby Mobile Home Park	17.2 mi	\u2014	Dump Station	Varies

Traveling to Streator by RV

Streator sits at the junction of IL-18 and IL-23, about 30 miles south of I-80. From I-80, take IL-23 south from Ottawa -- it's a straight 20-minute drive through farmland. From I-39, take IL-18 east from LaSalle-Peru. The roads are flat two-lane highways that handle rigs well. Fuel is available in Streator along IL-18 and IL-23 through town. For major supplies, Ottawa is about 20 miles north with more retail options along the I-80 commercial strip. Starved Rock State Park is about 25 miles northwest via IL-23 and IL-71, an easy day trip from any campsite in the Streator area.

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Dump Station Costs in Streator

Among the campgrounds near Streator, a portion% are free while a portion% charge a fee. Camping rates in the LaSalle County area typically run $25 to $40 per night for hookup sites, which is moderate pricing for north-central Illinois. Free camping for self-contained rigs exists at basic recreation areas along the river corridors in the surrounding countryside. The real value of camping near Streator is access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks at campsite prices well below what you'd pay at the more popular sites closer to the parks, where availability is also much tighter on weekends.

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Best Time to Visit Streator by RV

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Winter

Nov - Feb

18-36°F

Crowds: Low

Most campgrounds close for winter. Ice formations at Starved Rock draw winter visitors but camping is limited.

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Spring

Mar - May

36-68°F

Crowds: Medium

Starved Rock waterfalls peak in spring. Campsite demand rises with state park visitors.

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Summer

Jun - Aug

66-88°F

Crowds: Medium

Warm camping weather. River fishing is good and nearby state parks draw steady crowds.

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Fall

Sep - Oct

46-72°F

Crowds: Medium

Fall colors are excellent at Starved Rock and along the Illinois River valley.

Explore the Streator Area

Use Streator as your base for visiting Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks -- both are within 30 minutes and the campgrounds near those parks fill up fast on weekends, especially in spring and fall. The Vermilion River through Streator offers decent smallmouth bass fishing and is a pleasant spot for a kayak float. Streator's downtown has a few local restaurants and a nice city park with walking paths along the river. If you're into history, the mining heritage of the town is visible in the architecture and there's local lore worth exploring at the Streator Public Library. Stock up on propane and supplies in Ottawa or Streator before heading into the more remote areas south of town where services thin out considerably.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dump Stations in Streator

Where can I find motorhome parks near Streator, Illinois?

Streator has {{stationCount}} motorhome campgrounds and parks in the LaSalle County area along the Vermilion River in north-central Illinois. These campgrounds offer basic to full hookup sites near the river and are within easy driving reach of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks, two of the most popular outdoor destinations in the state, making them ideal bases for day trips.

Are there free camping options near Streator?

Yes, {{freeCount}} free options are available near Streator for self-contained RVs at basic recreation areas along the Vermilion River corridor and in the surrounding LaSalle County countryside. These are primitive sites without hookups that work best for rigs with full fresh water tanks and enough holding tank capacity for a night or two of dry camping.

How far is Starved Rock from Streator?

Starved Rock State Park is about 25 miles northwest of Streator via IL-23 and IL-71, roughly a 30-minute drive. It's one of the most popular state parks in Illinois with canyon waterfalls and river bluff scenery.

How much does camping cost near Streator?

motorhome parks near Streator typically charge $25 to $40 per night for hookup sites. Prices are lower than campgrounds closer to Starved Rock, making Streator a good value base for visiting the popular state parks.

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Are there free dump stations in Streator?

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Streator.