📷 Nyttend, Public domainHistoric Nauvoo
Nauvoo, IL
Restored brick homes and workshops of the Latter-day Saint town of the 1840s on a bend of the Mississippi, with free tours, wagon rides and craft demonstrations. The rebuilt temple overlooks the flats.
- Nearest town
- Nauvoo, IL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.5440, -91.3930
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Hubinger LandingMotorhome stopover11 mi from Historic NauvooMotorhomesElectricity
- Hubinger LandingMotorhome stopover11 mi from Historic NauvooMotorhomesElectricity
- Lick Creek Lower Equestrian CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Historic NauvooTentsCaravans
- Lick Creek Upper Equestrian CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Historic NauvooTentsCaravans
- White Oak CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Historic NauvooTentsCaravans
- Geode State Park CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Historic Nauvoo
All campsites in Illinois · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Historic Nauvoo?
Historic Nauvoo is in Nauvoo, IL, at GPS 40.5440, -91.3930. It is about 23 mi from Burlington.
Can you camp near Historic Nauvoo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hubinger Landing, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Historic Nauvoo?
Historic Nauvoo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Great River Road south: Dubuque to Hannibal.
What is there to see near Historic Nauvoo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Snake Alley (24 mi), Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum (58 mi), Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Birthplace (78 mi) and Amana Colonies (90 mi).
When is the best time to visit Historic Nauvoo?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)