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Top RV Dump Stations in Illinois

Planning a trip through the best Illinois RV campgrounds? Whether you're taking a motorhome, camper, or trailer, you'll need to periodically stop at RV dump stations to keep your vehicle clean. Sort through our comprehensive list of RV dump stations in Illinois to find the best location near you. We've updated the list with hours of operation, addresses, pricing, and more.

Explore Dump Stations by City

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, located in southern Illinois, offers several RV dump stations, both free and paid, to fit your budget. We've compiled a detailed list of addresses, hours, and costs to help you find the best RV dump station. When you're ready, search for RV rentals in the Mount Vernon area and book a spot at a top RV campground. After exploring attractions like the aquatic theme park and the Colonel R.D. White Veteran’s Museum, we can assist in finding the perfect storage facility for your RV.

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Rockford

Located in the northern part of Illinois, Rockford is a large city offering ample historical and cultural activities. Dozens of RV campgrounds await you if you're RVing to Rockford, and several RV storage places give you secure sites to leave your vehicle. As part of our effort to make your trip as easy to plan as possible, we put together the following list of dump stations that help you keep your RV in top shape.

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Springfield

In your RV, explore the historic city that President Lincoln once called home and experience a piece of Route 66 history along the way. You’ll find several Illinois RV dump stations spread across Springfield, and we've made it easy to choose the best one with our comprehensive list, including addresses, hours of operation, costs, and more. Both free and paid options are available to fit your budget. When you're ready, search for RV rentals in the Springfield area, book your spot at a top RV campground, and find the perfect storage facility.

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Peoria

Peoria offers outdoor enthusiasts great parks, trails, and wildlife, along with impressive art and sculpture museums. You’ll find several Illinois RV dump stations spread across Peoria, and we've made choosing the best one easy by compiling a comprehensive list. This list of dump stations near Peoria, IL, includes addresses, hours of operation, costs, direct links, and more so you can easily compare the different locations and their offerings. Both free and paid options are available to suit your budget. When you're ready, search for RV rentals in the Peoria area, book your spot at a top RV campground, and find the perfect storage facility for your RV.

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Chicago

RV dump stations in Illinois’ Chicago metro region are found throughout the suburban areas. They may be located in campgrounds, at gas stations or in RV storage facilities. If your RV trip includes a stop in the Windy City, we have a comprehensive list of dump stations near Chicago. Use it to compare prices, check hours and days of operation and find the dump stations closest to your route.

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Top Illinois RV Dump Stations

1. Pilot Flying J Travel Plazas #645

Location
  • 1310 East Chain of Rocks Road
  • Granite City, IL 62040
Additional Info
Pricing: $10.00 or $5.00 with Flying J Card or Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card

2. Rustic Acres Campground

Location
  • 12246 Binney Road
  • New Douglas, IL 62074
Hours
  • Open April through October
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Registered Guests or fee for dump station use only

3. Love’s Travel Stop

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
You can find propane refill, food, tire care and other amenities at this location.
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 
Website

4. TA-Petro Rochelle Stopping Center 

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
This location offers a pet area, a laundry facility, food, walking trails and other amenities. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 or free when other services are purchased that are more than $10. 
Website

5. Carl Spindler Marina and Campground 

Location
Hours
  • Open March 1- December 1 
Features
This campground is a part of the Fon du Lac Park District. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for guests or $5 for the public 
Website

6. LanKel's Lazy Days Campground & Resort Homes

Location
  • 22756 Whitepark Lane
  • Litchfield, IL 62056
Hours
  • Open April through October
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Registered Guests or fee for dump station use only

7. Pilot Flying J 

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
Located off of I-80, exit 77, this location has four RV fuel lanes, RV parking, food and other features.
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 
Website

8. Martin Campground

Location
Hours
  • Monday- Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Features
This is the closest campground to Chicago, and it also has propane refill. Water is shut off from November through mid-March due to cold weather. It is located off of I-80, exit 134.
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $20 for the public 
Website

9. Burnidge & Paul Wolff Forest Preserve

Location
Hours
  • Open seasonally from May 1 to October 31. Call for office hours. 
Features
This location is a part of the Illinois state park system. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $15 for the public 
Website

10. Auburn Travel Center 

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
This location has a convenience store, a truck/RV wash and other amenities. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free service 
Website

11. Pilot Flying J Travel Plazas #642

Location
  • 140 Racehorse Drive
  • East Saint Louis, IL 62205
Additional Info
Pricing: $10.00 or $5.00 with Flying J Card or Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card

12. Shell Gas Station in Wenona

Location
  • 1 Carrier Lane
  • Wenona, IL 61377
  • NA 
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
Non-potable rinse water is available. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free service 

13. Kamp Komfort RV Park 

Location
Hours
  • Open April through October 
Features
It is located off of Interstate 74, exit 120. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests or a nominal fee for the public 
Website

14. Archway RV Park 

Location
Hours
  • Open all year. Monday- Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday 12 p.m.- 7 p.m. 
Features
Propane refill station hours are 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $10 for the public 
Website

15. Crazy Horse Campground 

Location
Hours
  • Open seasonally April through October 
Features
Water is available.
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $5 for the public 
Website

16. Casino Queen RV Park

Location
  • 200 South Front Street
  • East Saint Louis, IL 62201
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: $5.00

17. Love's - Travel Stops & Country Stores

Location
  • 9191 State Route 140
  • Hamel, IL 62046
Additional Info
Pricing: $10.00

18. Fort Kaskaskia State Park 

Location
Hours
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • seven days a week 
Features
This location is a part of the Illinois historic preservation division of the department of natural resources. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Donations requested 
Website

19. Cahokia RV Parque

Location
  • 4060 Mississippi Avenue
  • Cahokia, IL 62206
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: $10.00

20. Horseshoe Lake State Park

Location
  • Granite City, IL
Hours
  • Open May through October
Additional Info
Pricing: $5.00 or nightly campground fee ($8.00 for 2 people) and dump is Free

21. Jubilee College State Park 

Location
Hours
  • Open mid-April through October 
Features
This is an Illinois state park. It is open all year but does not have water during the offseason.
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $5 for the public 
Website

22. Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort

Location
Hours
  • Open seasonally April through October 
Features
The campground has propane refill, and there is an RV repair shop in town. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, nominal fee for the public 
Website

23. Love’s Travel Stop 

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
This location offers overnight parking, food, laundry facilities, tire refill and other amenities. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 
Website

24. TA-Petro Stopping Center of Troy

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
This location offers a pet area, laundry facilities, food and other features. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 or free if something else is purchased of equal or greater value 
Website

25. Beaver Dam State Park 

Location
Hours
  • Open all year. Call for office hours. 
Features
This location is a part of the Illinois state park system. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $5 for the public 
Website

26. Military Park - Scott AFB FamCamp

Location
  • Belleville, IL
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Military Use Only with Military ID Card

27. TA-Petro Stopping Center of Mt

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
It's located at I-64, exit 95. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 or free when something is purchased of equal or greater value 
Website

28. Eddies Travel Center / Roady's

Location
  • 9810 Perrin Road
  • Mascoutah, IL 62258
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: Free

29. Loves Travel Stop

Location
Hours
  • 24/7 
Features
This travel stop center offers food, a dog park, propane refill and other features. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10 
Website

30. Lake Louise Campground 

Location
Hours
  • Open April 12 through October 20. Sunday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Features
It is located off of Highway 2, south of Rockford. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, nominal fee for the public
Website

31. Tomahawk Campground

Location
  • 119 Tomahawk Drive
  • Pocahontas, IL 62275
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Registered Guests or fee for dump station use only

32. Vacationland 

Location
Hours
  • Open all year 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Features
It offers repair service, parts, storage and other services. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $10
Website

33. MGM Lakeside Campground

Location
  • 3133 West Chain of Rocks Road
  • Granite City, IL 62040
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Registered Guests or fee for dump station use only

34. Rock Cut State Park 

Location
Hours
  • Open May through October 
Features
The dump station is located at the registration office. It is open during the offseason but does not have rinse water available. 
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for registered guests, $5 for the public
Website

35. Novak’s 83RV Inc

Location
  • 25514 Illinois 83
  • Mundelein, IL 60060
Features
It's located at the intersection of Highways 60 and 83. The facility also offer repairs, parts and other services. 
Additional Info
Pricing: $29.95
Website

36. Beaver Dam State Park

Location
  • 14548 Beaver Dam Lane
  • Plainview, IL 62626
Hours
  • Open year round
Additional Info
Pricing: Free for Registered Guests or $5.00 for dump station use only

37. Camping World of Rockford 

Location
Hours
  • Monday- Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Sunday 
Features
This location has repair, parts and other services available.
Additional Info
Pricing: Contact the service department for details 
Website
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In Summary

Most motorhome dump stations in Illinois are going to be in campgrounds. You will find higher prices for dump services around Chicago. If you are traveling with an Illinois RV rental in the offseason, it’s recommended that you use the various travel centers since the majority of the campgrounds will be closed for the winter. Another great option is finding RV repair centers. Many do offer dump stations through their service department. Make sure to call ahead first for their hours of operation and see if they offer dump station services. If you do find a free dump site that has a store, remember to be courteous and try to buy something from the shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do dump stations work?

Dump stations have a drain cap that covers the sewer and drain outlet. You need to close the valve on the tank, take the cap off the sewer and push the hose from your tank into the outlet. Once you turn the valve, the tank will empty the blackwater.

How often should you empty the tank?

You should empty the tank when it reaches 2/3 capacity. If it goes any higher, it can overflow.

Do RV dump stations charge?

Dump stations generally charge users for their services. Some campground stations offer this service for free if you spend the night there.

What is a RV dump station?

A RV dump station is a facility that lets you empty your holding tanks without getting your hands dirty. It also uses sanitary methods to dispose of the waste.

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