You will not be disappointed. From the nice clean open air and the well kept camping areas, to the…read morewelcoming hospitality that you are met with by any staff member. This place was the definition of relaxing to me. The owners really did a fine job with with making sure every little detail was thought of. If you want a peaceful/clean place to get away and shut everything off, Buena Vista Farms is the way to go. Service and property are both a 10/10. Thank you all and see you next time.

We stayed a couple nights in the RV park. A really peaceful beautiful location. The bugs were kind…read moreof bad when we were there, and the wifi wasn't working at all - hence the lower stars. But the park is really nice, the bathrooms and showers are great, lots and lots of games and activities for kids. Swans on the pond too! Stayed here in May 2021

This place was awesome. Full hookups and the Hosts were so very nice and helpful. Little diner for…read morebreakfast or lunch. I've not seen Crappie that Big in my lifetime. Lakes are stocked. Swimming beach and a fisherman's paradise. We will be back. I only gave 5 Stars rating because they don't have a 10!!!!!

There is something for everyone. The owners & staff are very nice people !!! They have three ponds,…read morethe first one you can swim in part of it . The second pond you can take canoes out on it. Of course you can fish all three of them. They have a putt putt course, sand volleyball. They have cabins you can rent, with air conditioners. The lodge has food and drinks you can buy. Love the ice cream!!!! They also have a pool table, pinball and a few others. Very nice & clean shower rooms!!! They have coin operated washer and dryers. If you forgot you're soap & dryer sheets, they sell that to. The also offer seasonal camping.

Great place to stay for families! Very clean and well kept. The owners take Great pride in their…read morecampground and it shows. We will definitely be back.

Double J is the absolute nicest and well thought out campground we have ever stayed at…read more Checkin staff so very pleasant, wonderfully spaced sites with nice round stone to park and walk on (thus no dust and dirt!) nice grass, and shade. My dogs are rooting to come back as the dog park was simply amazing. Roads in and out were well planned for big rigs and especially for big rigs towing a vehicle. Noise from the highway was very muted and just to be sure we slept well, we ran our a.c. fan on low. It was simply the best!

They offer sites for one price but charge 5% more for credit cards. The owner explained that if…read morethey receive cash then they don't have to charge taxes? Isn't this tax avoidance and illegal?

So, if you are looking for fancy features and lots of local amenities you might not agree with the…read morefive stars, however if you like a beautiful campground, with mature trees, and a lovely fishing pond, and extremely accessible from I-70 and locally owned at a modest rate then this is your place. This was our second time visiting and what I remember from the first visit is confirmed. This is the type of trailer parks I love!

We have parted here a few times. It's clean and tidy. A little pricey. East in and out. We'd stay…read moreagain on our way north or south.

we needed a place in a pinch, for one night, and it worked out fine. bathrooms were very clean and…read moreit was quiet

Checked in on Monday was charged for holidays fee for one day .After a couple of hours at campsite…read morecome to find out that shower houses are closed .All I m saying is that after charging me one night at holiday rate you think you would have mentioned that the bathrooms were closed.

It advises the fishing but I've been out here for five hours and I haven't caught anythingread more

I was on my way to Wisconsin from Louisiana on June 29th, 2016 when I received a phone call from my…read moreemployer requesting my assistance on a one day project back in Louisiana for the following day. I decided to find an RV park near Litchfield, IL where I could leave my camper so I wouldn't have to drag it back down South for a one day job. I called Lazy Days Campground inquiring about an RV spot for two nights, briefly explaining my situation. The gentleman whom answered the phone was initially helpful but made it clear that they could only accommodate me for two nights because they were booked up for the weekend. He then affected an extremely belligerent tone and warned me that he would hook a tractor to my travel trailer, drag it to the middle of the road and call a wrecker to haul it away if I hadn't returned by Friday. His remark made me laugh as I visualized him doing this and he became furious. I told him that I would be making other arrangements so as not to cause him any unnecessary distress and he blew-up at me saying that I wasted his time. I apologized and remarked at his rudeness and poor customer service skills before ending the call. He immediately called me back threatening to call my employer and get me fired. (I hadn't told him who my employer was.) In a very loud voice he informed me that he wasn't "Customer Service" but rather, "THE Manager!" Then he challenged me to drive to the campground so he could whoop me. After the second call, I began researching ownership of this campground so I could inform the owner, whom I learned is Lanny Leach, of the way his manager is speaking to potential customers. I'll be darned if I didn't receive another call from this guy asking if I was on my way over and making more threats. I told him I would be contacting Lanny regarding his behavior and he said that the owner was standing right next to him. When I asked if I could speak with Lanny, the man said that he didn't want to talk to me but rather, wanted me to dive over for a confrontation as well. This park looks beautiful but if my phone experience is any indication as to the customer service they offer... No thanks!

I camped in a tent for a couple of days and enjoyed the swimming area, walking around the site and…read morehaving a campfire. The people were very accomodating and the bathroom/shower area was very nice.

Camped at Friends Creek as a child in 1970's And camp here now with my family and Grandchildren…read more Camp host Pete is the best! Nice friendly campground.

Many improvements over the past year associated with new lights for walkers and camp site…read moreelectrical upgrades to 30 and 50 amp service. Unfortunately, the electrical upgrade to the campground was delayed until March/April of this year instead of being done in the fall of last year. Now the camping sites are in the process of trying to grow new grass as the sites are being used. While the electrical upgrades were needed and appreciated, the need for a previously discussed lighting upgrade within the campground has not been completed and poses an additional Safety Hazard to occupants of each upgraded site beyond that which already existed. Finally, Daily rates were increased from $17.00/site last year to $25.00 (30 amp) or $30.00 (50 amp) for the 2022 camping season. Longtime and dedicated Friends Creek campers feel that such a drastic cost increase is not justified and in fact, will have A negative impact to the 2022 season. Many of the dedicated campers have already started using other local campgrounds that provide better lighting, larger wash facilities, numerous playgrounds and local restaurants, and for a substantial decrease in daily rates.

Good side trip if you are exploring the area. Staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable. Nice…read moreplace for photos. I visited on a weekday afternoon and felt like I had the place to myself, which was a real bonus. There are a series of night events which I want able to attend. Will be back to check them out.

This recreation of the 1830s Village Lincoln lived in for 6 years is definitely worth a visit! it…read moreis here that Lincoln went from a self-described piece of driftwood to someone who had experience as a land surveyor, had been a captain in the army, and was starting to read law. The entry fee is donation based. For a family, the suggested donation is only $10, which is very reasonable. There is a café and small gift shop in a building separate from the visitor center, although you can bring your own food and drink and have a picnic on the covered tables outside the café. The Visitor's Center has some really interesting exhibits about the town and its short lifespan. While Lincoln was certainly the most famous inhabitant, the other people who lived in town are also of interest, as are the exhibits about daily life in 1830's frontier Illinois. The village was recreated in the 1930s based on interviews with people who grew up in new Salem or are descendants of people who live there, as well as visible foundations of the buildings. The weather was absolutely amazing when we went, but even on a hot day, New Salem would be nice to visit because there are lots of shade trees over the walking paths between the buildings. During our visit, six or seven Interpreters welcomed us into a selection of the shops and homes. These folks dress in historic costume and tell you about the house or shop they're in, as well as what they know about the village. The Interpreter at the Rutledge Tavern mentioned that she has read many accounts of folks who had been to new Salem, lived in new Salem, or were descendants of people who lived there. She also talked about her process of determine which accounts were the most accurate and therefore usable in day-to-day work as an Interpreter. The Interpreter in the doctor's house was fantastic and is a distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln, as well as a trained doctor who has a lot of information about 1830s medical practice. The interpreter at the blacksmiths shop was working on a pin for his wife's voluminous hair! We were at the site about four hours, although you could go through faster, depending on how many interpreters there are and whether you stop in the visitor center.

We came here for just one night as we are on our way to Memphis…read more It's a bit off the highway to get back into here, but the roads were safe enough. They were super friendly at check-in and even offered chocolate chip cookies, which is a first. They also had popcorn. There is also Fatso's pizza place that is part of the front office and they give you a menu upon check-in. We were assigned to site two, which had a beautiful Lake view and was on the end so we had fairly unobstructed views of the lake. There's plenty of green space in this park and they had Disc golf as well as a pretty nice playground for the kids. The sites are fairly close together and there are 60 total sites in the campground, so seem like they had plenty of room. There are a lot of different site types that you can reserve, including one that is completely paved with some patio furniture. They also have cabins to rent if you don't have a camper. Loved all the shade trees too. We did not use the public showers or restroom so I cannot comment on that. With a good Sam discount, this place was $53 per night. Make sure to try the pizza, we ordered a small one just for a snack and it was fantastic! Make sure to ask them to make the cross extra crispy if you like it that way. All the utilities worked fine although I will say, even with our filter, the water had a little bit of an odor to it. Not sure what that was all about. There are plenty of restaurants and shops within about a mile of this place as well.

This is a great place for RVers. A quiet, wooded setting on a beautiful lake. We only spent one…read morenight here on our way to Michigan, but I would definitely stay here again. The staff was friendly, the site was level, and the setting was beautiful and serene. The camp even has a bar (lounge) where you can get beer, mixed drinks and pizza. They offer free cookies and free popcorn in the office. this was a great experience! They also have a central area where you can grill and a great kids area.