Just came back from a short trip to Governors State Park. Highly recommended for dark starved astronomers. Mag 6.2-6.5 skies which blew me away compared to the suburban Chgo. area I'm used to.
Sites in the upper "Hollow Cox section best. I had site #53 right next to a playground area that offered a pretty good view all the way around the horizon. Good foilage coverage around the entire perimeter so you don't bother campers and you have some privacy. The campsite itself wasn't bad although the north and east coverage wasn't as good as west and south.
Park amenities are nice for families-2 beaches, good trails, and a real challenge for bikers. Water, showers, and real bathrooms are nearby.
Sites in the upper "Hollow Cox section best. I had site #53 right next to a playground area that offered a pretty good view all the way around the horizon. Good foilage coverage around the entire perimeter so you don't bother campers and you have some privacy. The campsite itself wasn't bad although the north and east coverage wasn't as good as west and south.
Park amenities are nice for families-2 beaches, good trails, and a real challenge for bikers. Water, showers, and real bathrooms are nearby.