K-River Motel & Campground
7797 IL-154, Baldwin, IL 62217, New Athens, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
K-River Motel & Campground is a 2-star, family-run property combining a small motel with an RV campground. It’s set on a rural road in the New Athens/Baldwin area at 7797 IL-154, Baldwin, IL 62217. Public feedback is strong overall, with a 4.4/5 rating from 87 reviews.
Setting & Surroundings
The property sits in a quiet, country setting near outdoor recreation. Baldwin Lake is about 3.1 km away, and Baldwin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area is about 3.4 km away. For a larger outing, Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area is about 15.2 km from the motel/campground.
Rooms & Stay Experience
Guest commentary describes rooms as basic and the property as a bit dated but quaint. Cleanliness is a recurring highlight, and guests frequently mention friendly, accommodating ownership. Noise can be a factor for some, with reports of sound carrying between adjacent rooms and traffic passing by.
Food & Nearby Dining
On-site dining is not documented, but there are multiple drive-to options in the area. Nearby choices include The Range Grille (about 9.3 km), Tiff's Café (about 11.6 km), No-Jacks South (about 12.0 km), Dave & Joyce's Country Kitchen (about 12.2 km), and The Mill (about 13.1 km). Additional options farther out include Smoked 'N Smashed (about 14.8 km), Route 4 Restaurant (about 14.5 km), Wally's (about 18.5 km), and Pistol City Restaurant & Saloon (about 22.8 km).
Airports & Regional Access
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is approximately 40.1 km away. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is approximately 76.7 km away. Expect to rely on a car for airport transfers and local errands given the rural location.
Best for
This property is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a simple, rural place to sleep near Baldwin Lake and surrounding fish & wildlife areas. It also fits guests traveling with an RV who prefer a combined motel-and-campground setup. Travelers who prioritize a super-quiet indoor environment may want to plan accordingly, as some guests report noise from adjacent rooms and passing traffic.
Travel tips
Plan to arrive with your own transportation, as the property is on IL-154 in a rural area and nearby restaurants and recreation spots are drive-to. For outdoor plans, Baldwin Lake and Baldwin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area are both within roughly 3–4 km, making early-morning starts easy. If airport access matters, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is notably closer than St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
What guests say
Guests repeatedly highlight the friendly, accommodating owner and staff, describing it as a family-run place with a welcoming feel. Clean rooms are a consistent positive theme, along with good value for the rates. The setting is described as rural and quiet overall, though some guests note that it isn’t perfectly soundproof—noise from adjacent rooms and occasional road traffic can be heard. The property is also described as basic and somewhat dated, but with a quaint, small-scale character that some guests appreciate.
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