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Does Washington County State Recreation Area Allow EV Charging?

Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Nashville, Illinois.

Location

18500 Conservation Dr

Nashville, IL 62263

EV Charging Policy

Verified by official park websiteSource:gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.comLast checked Aug 2025
EV Charging Stations Available
EV charging stations installed on-site. The state does not charge a fee for drivers to use the chargers.

Washington County State Recreation Area, outside Nashville, Illinois (not that Nashville), offers free EV charging courtesy of the state's park system. Charging is at the dedicated stations only, not at campsites. Back in town, Nashville also has public DC fast charging from Blink. Nashville's fast charger sits on a car dealership lot and keeps business hours, so do not count on it after dinner. After that, the next option is Centralia, roughly 21 miles out, with Universal EV. Mount Vernon is another option at roughly 22 miles, with Electrify America and EVgo. Out here among the soybean fields, free charging at the campground is the real find.

DC Fast Charging Near Washington County State Recreation Area

  • Nashville
    In town
    Blink
  • Centralia
    21 mi
    Universal EV
  • Mount Vernon
    22 mi
    Electrify AmericaEVgo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, though not at your campsite. Washington County State Recreation Area has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. Nashville's fast charger sits on a car dealership lot and keeps business hours, so do not count on it after dinner.

Washington County State Recreation Area has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. Out here among the soybean fields, free charging at the campground is the real find.

Washington County State Recreation Area has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. There is DC fast charging right in Nashville from Blink. Beyond that, Centralia is about 21 miles away with Universal EV. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.

Mostly, yes. Washington County State Recreation Area doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Nashville's fast charger sits on a car dealership lot and keeps business hours, so do not count on it after dinner.

It depends. Washington County State Recreation Area has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises. Out here among the soybean fields, free charging at the campground is the real find.

Washington County State Recreation Area has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.

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