O'Connell's RV Campground in Amboy continues to draw families to the Sauk Valley by providing great fun and the opportunity to reconnect in a relaxing outdoor environment. An Illinois campground located just 90 miles west of Chicago and 80 miles east of the Quad Cities, O'Connell's RV campground in Illinois is both convenient and inviting.
At O'Connell's, we work hard to be the best campground in Illinois offering fun that the whole family can enjoy. Grab your bathing suit and bring the entire family to one of our 3 pools and 2 waterslides or let the kids play in our arcade. With the most games of any campground in or around Illinois, the fun never stops here at O'Connell's RV Campground!
The campground features an award-winning themed activity program geared to all ages. Imagine a game of soccer, then a sing-a-long on a hayride, and candy bar bingo in the afternoon. At O'Connell's RV Campground, there's never a dull moment! Our onsite activity program is what keeps our campers coming back year after year, and creates a lifetime of memories while staying with us.
Park your car, stash your keys and come enjoy the beauty of nature and the variety of activities at O'Connell's RV Campground.
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Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
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Certified by O'Connell's RV Campground • Feb 15, 2026
Certified by O'Connell's RV Campground • Feb 15, 2026
Reviews
3.8
661 reviews
5 stars
329
4 stars
126
3 stars
63
2 stars
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1 star
91
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Cleanliness
Numerous reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms and cabins, with reports of dirty facilities and unpleasant odors.
Staffing Issues
Many customers noted a lack of staff availability, leading to poor service and closed amenities, which contributed to a frustrating experience.
Amenities and Activities
Guests expressed disappointment over the limited availability of advertised amenities and activities, with many facilities being closed or poorly maintained.
Safety Concerns
Several reviews raised concerns about safety, including speeding golf carts, lack of security, and unsupervised areas, making it feel unsafe for families.
Decline in Quality
Longtime visitors reported a significant decline in the overall quality and family-friendly atmosphere since the change in ownership, with many stating they would not return.
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Bo Jangles
Feb 10, 2026
1.0
This place looks like a trailer park for people who can’t afford to live in a trailer park. It is rundown and filthy. No one works there so nothing is open. It’s lawless except for a few old security guards who look like they are made out of jello. I wouldn’t trust them to keep a straight back on a windy day let alone protect someone. The few people I encountered that did work there were very rude, even for trailer park standards. All the hot tubs were closed and the pools were ice cold and had a greenish tint and sour smell. People speeding on golf carts while drinking is very common so watch your kids. I think this place is on its last leg. Save your money and go somewhere else. I traveled there in late August 2025. I doubt it has improved since then
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Jim Sanaxay
Sep 2, 2025
3.0
My family and I had the chance to stay at O'Connell's RV Campground. We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights and this is our review. When we first arrived to get checked in we arrived and parked right at the gate but there wasn't anyone at the shack and I had to physically park the car at the gate thus blocking this entry way for everyone. Once I parked I had to get out and walk to the administration building to get checked in, I think. There was no sign or anything, letting us know what to do. (This was all due to short staff.)
Once I got into the building, check-in was pretty easy. I told them my reservation name and they took out the map and showed me how to get to my camping spot and gave me the gate code. Other than that, no other information was provided to me or my family. This will be very important tid bit of information for later in our review.
We stayed during the first week of August and I'm not sure if this was a busy time or not for camping but driving to our site we could tell there was a lot of people there for camping and the amount of golf carts are over bearing to say the least. It was like a small city with nothing but golf carts zooming around.
The electricity and water outlets are right next to each other. We felt this was a bit of a dangerous situation as why someone would put the electricity right next to the water spout.
There's many activities for the kiddos to do like basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, pools, music stage, paddle boats, mini golf, arts and crafts center, kayak, beach, and fishing.
You wanted to do paddle boat? Nope it was closed because there wasn't anyone available to rent the boat for us. You wanted to kayak? Nope not happening because someone wasn't available to rent out the kayak for you. Interested in mini golf? Ha! Good luck because no one was available to rent putters and balls for you. You can see how we were disappointed and dissatisfied with our time at O'Connell's RV Campground. Oh yeah and you know the market and pizza restaurant that's conveniently setup for all guests to use in the campground? It's a great place to grab snacks and ice. Forget about that because you wanna know why? That's right, you guessed it! It was closed. It makes no sense to me why those things would be closed when the campground is packed with people. The listed hours of the store/market don't even correlate and it was just closed.
This isn't even the worst part of our experience at O'Connell's RV Campground. The camp ground has a strict quiet hours that begins at 10pm but they neglected to advise us of what was going on at the campground during our stay. Every single night starting at 9pm which ran until about 11:30 pm, people would drive around in their golf carts like it was a parade. Honking, yelling, screaming, blasting loud music, and causing a scene every night when my kids are sleeping/adults sitting around a campfire. There were lines and lines of golf carts. It was extremely frustrating and we didn't understand why security was not shutting this down because of the quite hours. Turns out that it was decorate your golf cart and have a parade weekend. It was have been nice to know about this prior to checking in or even at check in. Nothing was provided to us and there was no advance warning. Now everything made sense to us but we still should have been told about this well in advance.
We had an OK time at O'Connell's RV Campground but my family and I prefer to be more secluded and on our own. It felt like we were camping at a theme park with none of the attractions being open , it's just not for us. Maybe it is for you and your family.
The showers and bathrooms were acceptable but could have used a mid-day cleaning but my guess it was due to understaffing issues and a few nights they closed it down at 10 pm and there was no other signs telling us where we could use the bathroom or shower.
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beto salinas
Sep 1, 2025
1.0
Long time visitor deeply disappointed Been going there for 7 year since it was (yogi bear) with family and friends but this year was the worse experience ever. No hot tubs,Bathrooms did not have paper and where dirty, they had a 11pm ordinance where music should not be played loud and the people across our site where loud, obnoxious and playing music until 4am not allowing us to sleep Front desk closed! No way to reach the campground by phone and no response to their text line. When we mention that to staff next day I was told that wasn't something they could handle since they're only there until 12am and that I should had called police. Not the response I was looking for. After complaining or adressing my concern, it when down hill from there. They where at our camp site looking on everything we where doing, making me and my family uncomfortable. My son had a 12v electric bike and when he tried using it, they stopped him and told him that he couldn't use it. While othere people where riding electric scooters and not once where they stop or told not to use them. They lied about us not following rules when using our golf cart and decide to take it away from us. I have a torn achilles and was not able to walk and I was told that was not their problem and that if I was injured I should have not gone. Once again this is something I've done with my family every year for the past 7 years and was not going to miss it. Poor judgment and service.will not be returning there next year will be looking where to continue my family reunion for years to come
Frequently Asked Questions About O'Connell's RV Campground
What activities are available for families at O'Connell's RV Campground?
O'Connell's RV Campground offers 3 pools, 2 waterslides, an arcade with many games, and a themed activity program including soccer, hayrides, and candy bar bingo for all ages.
What are the operating hours of O'Connell's RV Campground?
The campground is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does O'Connell's RV Campground provide cabin rentals?
Yes, cabin rentals are available at O'Connell's RV Campground along with RV camping and family activities.
Where is O'Connell's RV Campground located?
It is located at 970 Green Wing Road, Amboy, Illinois, 61310-0200, United States.
What payment methods does O'Connell's RV Campground accept?
The campground accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Is O'Connell's RV Campground wheelchair accessible and child-friendly?
Yes, it has a wheelchair accessible entrance and welcomes children.
How can I make a reservation at O'Connell's RV Campground?
You can reserve your spot by visiting the website at https://thousandtrails.com/illinois/oconnells-rv-campground/ or clicking the provided 'Click Here to Reserve Today!' link.
What nearby campgrounds are close to O'Connell's RV Campground?
Nearby campgrounds include O'Connell's Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Yogi Bear Campground, and Jellystone Park.
Are there any nearby parks to visit before or after camping at O'Connell's RV Campground?
Yes, Oconnells Yogi Bear Park and several Jellystone Parks are nearby, perfect for outdoor activities to complement your camping experience.
Can I find other recreational or entertainment businesses near O'Connell's RV Campground?
Yes, MSK Enterprises LLC, which includes golf cart sales and arts and entertainment, is located nearby and may provide additional activities during your visit.
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