Illinois State Parks · Illinois

Moraine View State Recreation Area

Illinois State Parks · Illinois, United States

Open on the map Drive there Reserve Directions
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Showers
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
873 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 3
Cell coverage
T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Nearest town
LeRoy
Address
27374 Moraine View Park Road, LeRoy, IL 61752
Phone
(309) 724-8032
Activities
Camping, Group Camping, Equestrian Camping

About

Moraine View State Recreation Area is an Illinois DNR state park in the East Central region of Illinois. Camping site types: Class A (showers, electricity, vehicular access); Class D (tent/primitive walk-in or backpack sites, no vehicular access); Equestrian camping. Also offers: Organized/adult group camping. Pets ARE allowed (leashed, with water, never left unattended or in a parked vehicle) - IDNR's general statewide practice, confirmed via Starved Rock State Park's own IDNR FAQ. Reservable online through Illinois DNR's own Explore More Illinois system (camp.exploremoreil.com, redirects to the live recreation.exploremoreil.com/IllinoisWeb/ booking platform). Advance booking requires at least 3 days' notice; most sites are reservable May 1-October 31 (some year-round - confirm per park).

Fees

Class A: $20/night ($30 holiday weekends) - showers, electricity, vehicular access. Class D: $6/night - tent camping or primitive sites (walk-in or backpack), no vehicular access. Organized/adult group (Class O): $4/person/night, $40/day minimum. Equestrian camping available (specific class/rate varies by site). Reservation fee $5/reservation (non-refundable) plus first night's camping fee; camping fees refunded if cancelled online 3+ days before arrival. Discounts (about half the listed camping fee, full utility fee still applies) for Illinois residents 62+ or disabled with a Class 2/2A card; Illinois disabled veterans and POWs camp free aside from the utility fee; no entrance fee to any Illinois state park (dnr.illinois.gov).

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January32°18°-9°61°11 of 11
February37°23°-10°65°11 of 11
March51°33°10°76°10 of 11
April63°42°24°81°6 of 11
May74°57°40°87°0 of 11
June81°63°47°92°0 of 11
July84°67°59°91°0 of 11
August82°67°56°90°0 of 11
September80°62°50°90°0 of 11
October63°46°29°82°2 of 10
November51°34°10°72°7 of 10
December40°26°-8°65°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

Nearby campgrounds

All public campgrounds in Illinois · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.