Double J Campground

10/06/2026

Please do not reply to anyone posting about merchandise for sale. It is a scam. Amos Parente is the next person trying to scam you.

09/27/2026

Adding a few new things to the mini golf this year! More to come.

09/26/2026

A couple different events going on the same weekend during trick or treating at the park.

09/26/2026

The weekend of October 23rd - 25th, campers are welcome to decorate their RV's for Halloween and pass out candy on Saturday the 24th from 4:00 to 6PM to any kids camping at the campground. Kids and adults make sure to bring a costume of your choice to dress up in to trick or treat. Make sure costumes are appropriate for a family campground.

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09/24/2026

09/17/2026

2026 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - September 27 @ 3:00 pm

The 25th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 25-27, 2026. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators.

Experience Friday night’s Route 66 City Nights Cruise for Crime Stoppers. Over 2000 cars participate as festival goers watch miles of vintage cars parade along Springfield’s legendary Route 66 streets into downtown.

A group of the world’s top competitive eaters will gather in Springfield, IL to compete at the inaugural Cozy Dog Eating World Championship on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 1PM. The event is part of the larger Mother Road Festival, a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

Sanctioned by Major League Eating, the contest will be a heated battle featuring former Hot Dog Eating Champion, Pat Bertoletti of Chicago (the #2-ranked eater in the world) facing off against Darrien Thomas of Canada, Jerome Burns of Danbury, CT, and Matthew Raible, a professional eater out of Edwards, IL.

FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday, Sept. 25, 6PM – 10PM, Saturday, Sept. 26, 9AM – 10PM and Sunday, Sept. 27, 9AM –12PM.
Complete schedule of events & map of festival layout and registration will be available soon at Route66Fest.com.

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09/15/2026

If you are camping at Double J and would like to get your sewer tank cleaned give Trailhead RV a call for a tank restore!

09/14/2026

The food truck will be here at Double J Campground!
Friday, September 18th
11 to 7

07/16/2026

Sorry forgot to post the back of the penny

07/16/2026

Party at the Capitol Hosted by Illinois State Museum, Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and the Illinois Supreme Court
July 17 @ 10:00 am - July 18 @ 4:00 pm
Party at the Capitol
ISM is partnering with our neighbors at the Secretary of State’s office and the Illinois Supreme Court to host two days of family-fun at the Capitol Complex to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
On July 17th and 18th from 10:00-4:00, visit the Illinois State Museum, The Illinois State Library, The Illinois State Archives, the Illinois State Capitol, and Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. For detailed schedule, visit: http://www.ilsos.gov/america250

IL 250

ISM will have all day art and science activities in our building, plus all exhibits will be open. From 11 am – 1 pm, World Bird Sanctuary will join us with an eagle display. From 2 pm – 3 pm you can meet with ISM staff in the exhibits.

The Capstone Event – Miles of Memories: Stories from Route 66 and Land of Stories exhibits, is Saturday, July 18th from 4pm-6pm. Hosted by The Illinois State Museum Society.

This event is free, and open to all-ages.

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