Open 12 months a year
We take campers through the winter — a night, a month, or the whole cold season.
Open year-round
Winter camping near Peoria, Illinois
Leisure Oaks Park stays open through the winter. Electric hookups, quiet shaded sites, and monthly stays for campers who need a place to park the rig when the weather turns.
30- and 50-amp electric
Run your furnace, heated hose, and tank heaters. Electric is metered, so you pay for what you use.
Quiet and close to Peoria
A calm park minutes from Peoria, Bartonville, and the I-474 corridor — handy for workcampers, work assignments, and long stays.
What to know before a winter stay
Winter camping in central Illinois means real cold. Here's how the park runs in winter:
- Winter-ready sites
- Only some sites are winter-capable— Call the office
- Water
- Underground spigots — bring a heated supply hose
- Sewer, bathhouse, laundry
- Sewer all winter; bathhouse and laundry open weather permitting
- Roads
- Gravel roads, limited plowing
- Electric
- Metered — you pay for what you use
- Winter rates
- Based on rig length and length of stay— Call the office
Winter camping FAQ
Is Leisure Oaks Park open in the winter?
Yes. Leisure Oaks Park is open year-round, including winter. Call (309) 697-4871 to check availability for your dates.
Do you have winter campsites available?
Yes, but not every site is winter-capable — a limited set of sites is set up for cold-weather stays, so call the office at (309) 697-4871 for current availability.
Are water and sewer available in winter?
Yes. Sewer is available all winter, and water comes from underground spigots — bring a heated supply hose to keep your line from freezing.
Are the bathhouse and laundry open in winter?
Yes, weather permitting.
Are the roads plowed?
Park roads are gravel, so snow clearing is limited. Plan for winter road conditions, especially after a heavy snow.
Is electric included on a winter stay?
Electric is metered on every site, all year, so you pay for what you use. We offer 30- and 50-amp service.
How much is a monthly winter stay?
Winter rates depend on the length of your rig and your stay, so call (309) 697-4871 for a quote. Electric is metered separately.
Do you offer long-term or year-round stays?
Yes — nightly, weekly, monthly, and seasonal stays are all available, and monthly stays can run through the winter. Call the office to arrange a long-term site.
Where is the park?
5805 S Lafayette Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607 — just south of Peoria, Illinois. Office hours are Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
[email protected] Office hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM