Campgrounds and RV parks near Bridgeport, IL

Bridgeport sits in Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois, close to the Wabash River and the Indiana border. The area's camping options concentrate around two Illinois state parks and a handful of private RV parks, all within easy driving distance of town. The closest public campground is Red Hills State Park, an Illinois Department of Natural Resources site of wooded hills, ravines, and a lake located between Olney and Lawrenceville on U.S. 50. The park offers a main campground with electric sites and a separate equestrian area listed as Horse Camp - Red Hills State Park. Beall Woods State Park, southeast toward Mount Carmel on the Wabash, adds a smaller rustic campground known for its old-growth forest and quiet weeknights. Private options in the area include New Vision RV Park LLC and Hickory Holler Campground for shorter stays, plus Grayville / I-64 KOA Holiday about an hour south, a full-service park just off Interstate 64 that suits travelers routing through on the interstate.

Illinois state park sites in this area are reserved through the state's ExploreMoreIL system, which handles online reservations for Red Hills State Park and Beall Woods State Park. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and must be booked at least three days before arrival, with a maximum stay of 14 nights within any 30-day period. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends require a two-night minimum. Most Illinois state park campsites are reservable May 1 through October 31, and many parks also hold first-come, first-served sites. Private options like New Vision RV Park LLC, Hickory Holler Campground, and Grayville / I-64 KOA Holiday take direct bookings by phone or through their own websites and KOA's reservation system.