Spot the 198-foot Cross at the Crossroads as you exit I-57 or I-70 into Effingham, Illinois. This highway hub delivers four standout RV parks for your central Illinois pit stop. Camp here to launch boat trips on Lake Sara, catch county fair thrills, and chase Route 40 diners.
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About Effingham, Illinois
Effingham anchors the crossroads of I-57 and I-70, drawing drivers with its massive Cross visible for 20 miles. Families flock to the Effingham County Fairgrounds each July for rides, livestock shows, and demolition derbies that pack the grandstands. Boaters launch from Lake Sara's shores, just minutes from downtown, while history buffs trace Route 66 markers along Keller Drive.
Lake Sara Campground pulls budget campers with sites starting at $28 per night and direct lake access for fishing dawn to dusk. Camp Lakewood Campground & RV Park fits families chasing amenities: dive into the pool, grab WiFi for remote work, or wash clothes on-site, all at $41 to $999 nightly rates. Solo travelers pick Camp Lakewood for quiet pulls-through near I-70 ramps.
- Four RV parks cluster within 10 miles of Effingham's I-57/I-70 junction
- Lake Sara Campground offers waterfront sites from $28 per night
- Camp Lakewood provides pool, WiFi, laundry, and showers for 50-plus rigs
- Two parks border Lake Sara for immediate boating and fishing access
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