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1H2 · EFFINGHAM, IL

Camp Lakewood Campground

Reserve a designated tent site with water and electricity. One tent per tent site. Tents are prohibited on RV sites.

Camping

Website checked Nov 9, 2026 · EFFINGHAM COUNTY RGNL

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Campsite check-in from 1 PM; checkout noon.

Call 217-342-1111 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Off airport. For a weekday ride, call Central Illinois Public Transit at 855-755-2478 at least one working day ahead. Confirm both rides and the landside pickup point. Check baggage capacity for camping gear.

Aircraft parking

Published source

Contact Tate’s AV8 or airport management at 217-536-5312 to confirm assigned parking, fees, gate access and any overnight arrangements.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Published source

Off airport. For a weekday ride, call Central Illinois Public Transit at 855-755-2478 at least one working day ahead. Confirm both rides and the landside pickup point. Check baggage capacity for camping gear.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Call to confirm

Confirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.

Reservations & arrival times

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Confirm hours, availability and any reservation requirements.

Facilities

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Restrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Nearby camping · Off airport

Season & restrictions: Campground open year-round. Confirm tent-site availability and working utilities for winter dates.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

Camping rules & arrangements ↗

Airport & FBO contacts

FBO
Tate’s AV8, Inc. · 217-536-5312Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-09Commission study identifies Tate’s AV8, Inc., 217-536-5312, and describes a terminal courtesy car. Confirm current availability, limits and return time.
Published contacts so far; this may not include every FBO. Confirm parking, fees and restaurant access directly.
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  • Confirm actual campsite rate, gear transport and overnight aircraft parking. Permission applies at the campground only.
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