What to expect...

  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Pool
  • Live Music
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Sports Field
  • Playground
  • Pavilion
  • +7 more

About

Lake Thunderbird in Putnam is a private community nestled in Central Illinois offering camping for members and their guests. The campground is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by hills and woods and offers a bathhouse, splash pad, two playgrounds, basketball court, sand volleyball and pavilion. RV electric and water hook-up sites as well as primitive campsites are available. Swimming, boating, fishing, nature trails, picnic areas and tennis courts are some of the amenities offered at Lake Thunderbird. Wildlife is plentiful. Book your spot and visit our beautiful community today!

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  • RV

    30 Amp + Water RV Site

    Campground is for members and their guests only. Our RV campsites feature 30/20 amp electric and water hookups. These sites may have pull-through capacity for easy access. Each site also includes a fire pit and a picnic table. One guest vehicle pass is included per guest reservation. Additional guest vehicle passes can be purchased for a fee. These are great sites for friends or family camping together. When facing campsite, marker is on the right side.

    Site amenities: 20-Amp · 30-Amp · Back-In · Electricity· and more!

    Starting at $25 .00 night 11 Available Locations
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    Primitive RV Site

    Campground is for members and their guests only. Our primitive RV campsites do not have electric or water hookups, but include a fire pit and shared picnic tables for this area. One guest vehicle pass is included per guest reservation. Additional guest vehicle passes can be purchased for a fee. These are great sites for friends or family camping together. When facing campsite, marker is on the right side.

    Site amenities: Back-In · Fire Pit · Pet-Friendly · Shaded Site

    Starting at $15 .00 night 10 Available Locations
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Ratings & Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

4.8
Fantastic! 6 verified ratings
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4.8
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5.0
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5.0
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2.8
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3.3
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4.8
  • Ingrid Fanella (Melissa Barron-member)

    August 2026

    Fantastic!

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    Booking the spot ahead of time put our minds at ease so we didn’t have to rush to claim a spot.

  • Lisa H.

    July 2026

    Fantastic!

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    This is one of the most peaceful campgrounds we have ever visited. I want to give a SHOUT-OUT to Steve Glynn who always goes out of his way to make sure out stay is as pleasant as possible.

  • John R.

    July 2025

    Fantastic!

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    Campground is clean and quiet! Amenities make the weekend enjoyable!

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Address

5 Indian Hills Drive, Putnam, IL 61560

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Park Policies

  • Check-in: 1:00pm
  • Check-out: 12:00pm
  • Pets allowed

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