Morton claims the title Pumpkin Capital of the World. Park your RV at Anderson Lake Conservation Area Campground or American Legion Freedom Farm Campground to chase pumpkin pies, festivals, and rural trails. Camp here for quick hops to Peoria's riverfront and quiet nights under Illinois stars.
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Morton churns out 85 percent of the world's canned pumpkin from the massive Libby's plant on Route 150. Crowds flock to the Morton Pumpkin Festival each September on Main Street: parades roll, pie contests rage, giant pumpkins weigh in at over 1,000 pounds. Families bike the Constitution Trail or fish the Mackinaw River just minutes away.
Anderson Lake Conservation Area Campground draws anglers and hikers to its wooded lakeside spots perfect for weekend escapes. American Legion Freedom Farm Campground fits groups, pet owners, and long rigs with pull-through sites and open fields. Both bases launch you onto I-74 for Peoria's museums or Springfield's Lincoln sites in under an hour.
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Morton shines as the Pumpkin Capital of the World. Its Libby's plant processes 85 percent of global canned pumpkin. The annual Morton Pumpkin Festival on Main Street explodes in September with parades, pie-eating contests, queen coronations, and pumpkin-heavy recipes that feed thousands. Visitors snap photos of prize pumpkins topping 1,800 pounds.
Find two top RV parks near Morton: Anderson Lake Conservation Area Campground and American Legion Freedom Farm Campground. Anderson Lake offers lakeside primitive sites ideal for nature fans five miles south. American Legion Freedom Farm sits right in town with pet-friendly pull-throughs and group areas near I-74.
Yes, American Legion Freedom Farm Campground welcomes pets on its spacious sites. This group-oriented park also delivers pull-through access for big RVs and sits minutes from Morton's pumpkin attractions. Anderson Lake allows leashed pets too, but check rules for wildlife areas.