DOUBLE J CAMPGROUND, IL
Chatham, Illinois
📅 Date visited: 9/22/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 1 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 p.m.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 9683 Palm Rd, Chatham, IL 62629
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://www.doublejcampground.com/
📞 Phone: 217-483-9998
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP premium pull-thru site and paid an average of $56.00 per night.
🅿️ Site Used: P101
⌚ Length of Stay: 5 day’s
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly and Monthly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, performed well in and around the area.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: All cell coverage was comparable.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our sky access was mostly clear with a few obstructions.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi slow but functional.
🛀🏊🏻♂️ Facilities / Amenities: Office/Camp Store, Meeting Room, Laundry, Pool, Playground, Putt Putt, Sport Courts, Pedal Cart Track and Dog Park.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~155 RV Sites, and 10 Tent Sites.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, FHU 20/30/50 AMP throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned during reservation.
👀 Site selection / location assistance: The office provided a map and escort to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: Yes, but not active.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out.
⛽ Gas: Casey’s (4 miles)
🛒 Grocery: Walmart (7 miles)
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Illinois State Museum (~8 mi) – Hands-on exhibits and natural history displays make this a fun and educational stop for kids and adults alike.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (~9 mi) – An immersive, family-friendly museum showcasing Lincoln’s life and legacy with interactive exhibits.
Dana-Thomas House (~9 mi) – Tour this beautifully preserved Frank Lloyd Wright home, offering architecture and history in an engaging way for families.
Henson Robinson Zoo (~10 mi) – A cozy, kid-friendly zoo featuring animals from around the world and interactive programs.
Washington Park Botanical Garden (~11 mi) – Explore themed gardens, walking trails, and a conservatory filled with exotic plants.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site (~11 mi) – Step back in time with a guided tour of Abraham Lincoln’s preserved family home.
Knights Action Park (~12 mi) – A waterpark and amusement park offering waterslides, go-karts, mini-golf, and more family fun.
Route 66 Drive-In Theater (~13 mi) – Catch a family movie under the stars at this nostalgic, historic drive-in theater.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Our stay at Double J Campground in Chatham, IL, was a pleasant and comfortable experience, making it an ideal stop for exploring Springfield and the surrounding area. The staff were welcoming and helpful, creating a friendly atmosphere from the moment we arrived.
The campground was clean, well-maintained, and offered spacious, level full-hookup sites that worked well for big rigs. Amenities like the pool, playground, laundry, and outdoor recreation areas made it a great choice for our family
We appreciated how convenient the location was for visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and other Route 66 attractions nearby. Double J Campground provided a safe, relaxing, and family-friendly basecamp, and we would happily stay again on future travels through Illinois.
