Lock 22 Camping Sheffield, IL 61361

"Enjoyed, an fun to imagine how it worked"

"Understand that this small camping area is for bike packing, maybe hiking or even some primitive car camping. This isn't a campground where you are going to back up to with your camper, string up some lights and get some s'mores on. Being right on the lock and having a place to access the Hennepin is what it's for. The Hennepin is an awesome waterway with plenty to see and do, unfortunately due to the tight wads in the state of Illinois some of the areas of the Hennepin are in need of updating. Like the cool signage with the maps and info of the Hennepin right off the parking lot that you can't read anymore. The camping area is relatively flat and grassy with some fire grates and picnic tables, a pretty nice place to pitch a tent. The caveat is if it's hot there probably isn't going to be much shade since most of the trees are gone and not sure why they didn't replant. Be aware the water spigot doesn't work so hopefully you have brought enough water, again thank you state of Illinois. There is a pit outhouse that was nice and clean. All and all not a bad place to get off the bike and catch some z's and look at the stars."

"It was a chilly October evening but we stopped and captured some photos. Great photo opportunities with some fall colors."

"There is no potable water here, despite the Hennepin Canal website showing that there is. There is also no shade here. It's basically a green field with some fire pits next to a parking lot. I wouldn't camp here, but it's an OK place to stop and use the pit toilets."

"My favorite place to get away and camp. Fish too. For under 10 dollars a night."