Paw Paw, Illinois, draws RVers to its historic Paw Paw Tunnel, the Midwest's oldest rock tunnel carved in 1850. Camp at Stonehouse Farm, the area's sole RV spot in our directory, to hike the tunnel's trail and savor rural quiet. Big rigs find easy access off Route 30, perfect for launching adventures in Lee County's farmlands.
Paw Paw hunkers down in northern Illinois, famous for the Paw Paw Tunnel along the Old Hennepin Canal State Trail. This 1,630-foot wonder, built by Irish immigrants, lures hikers and history buffs daily. Stroll downtown past the village hall on Main Street, grab pie at a local cafe, or fish Little Indian Creek. The annual Paw Paw Picnic packs the park with funnel cakes and live music every summer.
Stonehouse Farm anchors RV camping here. Families love its open fields and farm-animal views that spark kid-sized wonder. Long-haul truckers appreciate full hookups and Route 30 proximity for restful stops between Chicago and Rockford.
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Paw Paw stands out for the Paw Paw Tunnel, Illinois' oldest rock tunnel from 1850. This 1,630-foot feat along the Hennepin Canal Trail draws hikers nationwide. Pair it with downtown antique shops on Main Street or the summer Paw Paw Picnic for fried foods and bands; it's small-town Illinois at its best.
Stonehouse Farm tops the list as Paw Paw's main RV park. Located off Route 30, it delivers full hookups amid farm scenery. Big rigs pull in easily; book ahead for peak summer weekends near the tunnel.
Yes, Stonehouse Farm welcomes pets on leashes. Trails around the farm let dogs stretch legs amid open fields. Nearby Paw Paw Tunnel paths offer off-leash spots after dark, but check local rules first.