Camping numbers are up at state parks across Illinois in 2021. It follows a slow year in 2020 due to the pandemic says Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan.

Most campsites may be reserved through Oct. 31, but some parks accept reservations year-round. Online information is easily accessible at the ExploreMoreIL website. Most campgrounds have first come, first served sites and a campsite can be reserved for a maximum of 14 nights.