Chillicothe Recreation Area

Chillicothe Recreation Area RV Campground (No tents) We are not open to the outside public. Seasonal Memberships Available & Overnight RV Camping April-Oct. Closed winter months.
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05/30/2026

CRA MEMBERS ‼️

Happy Saturday!☀️
May electric bills are available at the office, please stop in and pay!

CRA MEMBERS‼️we got 2 brand new mowers for the community shed. please read and follow the vinyl labels, so we can ensure...
05/29/2026

CRA MEMBERS‼️

we got 2 brand new mowers for the community shed. please read and follow the vinyl labels, so we can ensure these last a long time! always return the mowers after each use and notify the office if there are any issues. thank you!

05/24/2026

Attention CRA Members: Friendly Reminder. BASS Tournament tomorrow! Sunday, May 24th 5:30 a.m. sign-in, start 6:00. Weigh-in 12 noon. Team of two. (at least one person MUST be a CRA Member)$20. Big fish $10. Come out and enjoy.... Fishing!!! Others come watch the weigh-in and trophies awarded. Spend the rest of the day at the BEACH!
FUN FILLED DAY!!!

05/23/2026

Attention CRA Members!! Friendly Reminder: The Washer Tournament is today! Sat., May 23, 2026 at the Horseshoe Pavilion. Sign-in is @12:30 Starting Promptly at 1:00 p.m. $5. entry per person. Sandwiches & Snaks! BYOB. 50/50 also. You can come watch & visit. Hope to see you soon!

05/21/2026

ATTENTION CRA MEMBERS! Memorial Day Weekend is coming up. Looks like the weather may cooperate. Saturday, May 23rd. will be our Washer Tournament. Sign in is at 12:30 @ the Horseshoe Pavilion. Starting Promptly at 1:00 p.m. $5. per person. (Single Elimination. 60/30/10) (BYOB) Sandwiches & chips will be served. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. Come watch even if you are not in Tourn. Dennis & Michelle are hosting this event.

SUNDAY, MAY 24th will be our 37th Annual Bass Tourn. Sign-in 5:30 A.M. @ Diver's Pavilion. Start 6:00. Two person team $20. (at least one person MUST be a CRA Member) Big fish $10. a team. Weigh-in, trophies & pictures will be Promptly @ 12 Noon. Fun to come watch. This event is hosted by last year’s winners Mike & Cale Hall.

We have great plans to have the BEACH OPEN FOR CRA MEMBERS this weekend! Come out and see Brain, the life guard. Sunshine & Warmer Weather are on it's way. A little something going on for everyone. Let's all enjoy this Great Memorial Day Weekend!

05/19/2026

❕We have had a few overnight camping spots open for this Memorial Day Weekend! The weather seems to be clearing up. Call us asap to reserve a spot! (309)274-2000 ☀️

05/16/2026

CRA MEMBERS: FRIENDLY REMINDER. TODAY, MAY 16TH. CRA'S Annual Mini G-Sale. 10-3. This is just a day to clean out your shed, around your RV or even in the RV. A chance to get ready for an enjoyable Camping Season. (Along with a great feeling of passing a few things onto someone else.) "The Taste of the Pits" ( 5-7 ) is also an annual event that many look forward to... A time to reconnect with friends & new camping neighbors. What you do is set something you would like to share on a table in front of your camper. It can be anything, doesn't have to be a lot, everyone is tasting. When it is gone it's gone. You can also set up at Horseshoe Pavilion if you would like. (Fishing, primitive campers or north lakeside members.) A game of Horseshoe's could be going on. It's time to get out and enjoy Camping Life! Hope to see you soon.

05/14/2026

CRA MEMBERS
If you have yet to pay your membership renewal, you need to do so asap. Please bring in your statement, ALL KEYS, and completed membership agreement when you stop in to renew. You can no longer use 2025 gate keys. We still have a significant amount of members that haven't renewed, haven't turned in keys, and/or have not turned in their completed membership agreements. Again, this must be done asap, it is now mid-May. Thank you.

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05/14/2026

Attention CRA Members! This Sat., May 16th is our Annual Mini Garage Sale (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Just put anything out at the front of your site that you want to pass along....put a $$ on it or for free. A great way to clean out. What is left, box it up & take to Helping Hands. From 5 -7 p.m is our Annual "Taste of the Pits!" Put out your favorite food specialty you would like to share with your Camping Friends & Neighbors. Being a snak appitizer, relishes, salads, soup, main coarse, cassrole, fruit, dessert or beverage. Walk or ride around on your golf cart and ENJOY. A great way to reconnect or meet new neighbors. (Fishing, primitive or north lakeside improved members, that would like to be included in the "City" event can set up on a city friend's site. The more the merrier!) There is a sign up sheet in the office for garage sale & what you will be making. Call Katie and she can sign you up. Let's get this Camping Season Started! Hope to see you Saturday!! 309-274-2000

CRA MAY NEWSLETTER 🌼sorry we didn’t post this sooner!
05/09/2026

CRA MAY NEWSLETTER 🌼
sorry we didn’t post this sooner!

Address

20205 N State Route 29
Chillicothe, IL
61523

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13092742000

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