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Tripalot's avatar
Tripalot
Explorer
Aug 16, 2013

Overnight along I-39 Illinois

We will be traveling south on I-39 to I-80 E. We are looking for an easy overnight stop, hookups not really necessary, between Rockford and Chicago area. I noticed on the map there is a rest area on I-39 near Rt. 30. Would this be a safe place to overnight - we have never stayed at a rest area overnight. Not really interested in paying $35 and up for a c.g.

Any suggestions ? ? ?
  • Mortimer_Brewst's avatar
    Mortimer_Brewst
    Explorer II
    Aug 16, 2013
    There's a Walmart at Rochelle you could try. I'd call beforehand and check if they still allow overnighting.
  • themagicbus's avatar
    themagicbus
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2013
    Princess Wenona RV Oasis:

    http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/Illinois/Wenona.html

    Haven't stayed there but have driven by; looks like it'd be okay for an overnighter. Otherwise, there are several campgrounds near the I-80 corridor in the Starved Rock region.

    Tom
  • hermandutchman's avatar
    hermandutchman
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2013
    Mortimer Brewster wrote:
    There's a Walmart at Rochelle you could try. I'd call beforehand and check if they still allow overnighting.[/ote ]We stayed at that Wallmart back in May and they were very nice about letting us. We did not have much choice as we blew the tranny. The people at the chev dealer were very good to deal with also.
  • jbash's avatar
    jbash
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2013
    Staying overnight in Rest Areas in Illinois is illegal & last I knew the State Police would make you move. We were on I-39 from US24 up to Wisconsin last Monday. But we stayed at the Flying J at mm1. That is way north of where you get off at 80. We had planned to stay at a Walmart but pushed on. So sorry I can't help.
  • camperpaul's avatar
    camperpaul
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2013
    You might want to try Rock Cut State Park near Rockton.

    $25 per night with 30 Amp electric.

    1. Exit from I-39 at IL-173 West.

    2. Go West for about 1/2 mile and turn left into the park.

    3. Follow signs to the campground.
  • kknowlton's avatar
    kknowlton
    Explorer II
    Aug 17, 2013
    Rock Cut is nice, with some sites pretty private. Electric hookups only; showerhouse available. I've also seen the sites at that Shell station mentioned - much different atmosphere but would do for overnight. Not sure about how much room there would be for slideouts though.
  • Tripalot's avatar
    Tripalot
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2013
    Thank you for the overnight suggestions. I will check them out, particularly the S.P.
    We always use our own bathroom facilities and our only slide is small, so most spots work for us. We have never been in this area before so the help was appreciated.
  • sweetnoni's avatar
    sweetnoni
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2013
    If you are traveling east on rt 80 past the rt 39 junction, there is a Love's truck stop on the Utica exit. Across the road is a campground, hickory hollow, if you want to pay.

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