Carlock, IL

Kamp Komfort RV Park and Campground

(21-26 Jun)

So, anyone familiar with Carlock, IL would ask, “Why did you come to Carlock?”  That is what both the camp owner and the Postmaster asked us!  Nothing against Carlock, but it is a tiny town.  The truth is it just happened to be near the town of Morton where friends from college days live.  We made our stop in Illinois based on visiting Mike and Rita McCarthy and family.  Although a relatively short visit, we had a blast catching up after a few years hiatus on face-to-face meetings!  I unfortunately missed a planned rendezvous last October, so this was a great make up plan! 

Tina and Rita managed to find time for nails and shopping, and we all managed to explore – you guessed it – local breweries and eateries.  That does not discount opportunities to host and be hosted for some outstanding home cooking by both parties! Mike and Rita hosted us at their home our first night in town serving some delicious tenderloin, and we had them out for some gourmet smoked burgers later in the week!  Yes, I carry a small smoker on the trailer . . . duh!  

Our first “drinkery” was “Little Beaver Brewery” in nearby Bloomington, owned and operated by Chad Bevers.  Last name Bevers . . . Little Beaver Brewery . . . get it!  And he was just as entertaining as the name of the brewery!  It is another “I started in my garage” story as Chad gave us a tour of his establishment.  Great set up, great beer, and an excellent food menu!  I am still partial to the Kolsch and the IPAs which were quite tasty!  

We all spent our last night with a couple of other friends of Mike and Rita at a bar and restaurant called “Destihl” in Normal, IL.  Not a brewery, but they had a great selection of locally made brews and a great wine selection.  The menu was quite good, and we all enjoyed a great meal and great conversation.  The appetizers were so good, we almost passed on dinner!  It was tough ending the evening after such a good visit over the few days we were there knowing Tina and I were moving on the next day.  We are already looking forward to our next get together!  

Kamp Komfort was a great easy on/easy off location for the highway.  The sites were level and of ample size.  We had a great one with a large ‘front yard!’  The owner/operators (family run campground) were excellent and great to get to know.  The only negative to the camp is their water supply.  Again, all adequate, but the camp is supplied by well water that is infused with a naturally produced gas that introduces quite a bit of “air” into the water system.  Other than that, a good place and well run!