Camping on the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Welcome to the Illinois State Fairgrounds.  Our 366-acre campus is home to hundreds of events year-round.  Our campground is open to the public from April - October 31st.   

To inquire about campground vacancies and availability, please contact our Non-Fair events office.  You can find helpful information about rates and faciltities by visiting our non-fair space rental website.

** Camping placement confirmation emails will be sent out within the first two weeks on June. We apologize for the delay. 

For the Illinois State Fair in August, the ISF Campground is currently full through Tuesday August 12^th.

Camping from August 13^th – August 17^th will be offered at a first come, first serve basis.

Visitors must visit the campground office upon arrival.

2025 Camping Rules and Regulations

2025  Camping Frequently Asked Questions

2025 Campgrounds Map

2025 Surrounding - Campgrounds

About the Campground:  We offer campsites  that can accomodate motor homes, RV's, fifth-wheels and tents.  Sites come with electric, water and limited spaces offer sewer hook-ups. Shower facilities and permanent restrooms are available. 

Features:
-Electric and Water Utilities
-Limited Sewer Hook-ups
-Restrooms
-Shower House
-Nearby Parking

Security monitors the Illinois State Fairgrounds 24-hours a day and a campground host is centrally located in the campground to assist with assigning spots, parking and general information on the fairgrounds and surrounding Springfield area. 

State Fair Camping Fees (August 1 - August 31) are $25 per night for tent camping (sites do not include electricity or water) and $50 per night for all other types of camping.

Vendors/Concessionaires intending to camp at the Illinois State Fair must submit a camping application for the campground; camping is prohibited in supply lots.