Southern Illinois is full of hidden gems when it comes to camping, from quiet lakeside retreats to family-friendly RV parks. While the exact boundaries of “southern Illinois” can be a little fuzzy, this list rounds up 82 campgrounds across the region, covering counties like Alexander, Jackson, Williamson, Randolph, Pope, and many more. You’ll find a mix of both public and private campgrounds in southern Illinois- state parks, forest preserves, recreation areas, and privately owned parks- so whether you’re looking for a rustic tent site, a full-hookup spot for your RV, or something in between, this guide will help you plan your next camping adventure in southern Illinois.
Alexander County Campgrounds
Horseshoe Lake- Alexander County
Miller City, IL
Public Campground
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Bond County Campgrounds
Buzzard Bay Campground
Greenville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $30
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Boat slip rentals also available
Clay County Campgrounds
Charley Brown Memorial Park
Flora, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Park has playground, pool, nine-hole golf course, disc golf course, and the Little Toot Railroad
Clinton County Campgrounds
Boulder Campground- Carlyle Lake
Shattuc, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20-40
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Coles Creek- Carlyle Lake
Carlyle, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20-30
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Dam East – McNair Campground
Carlyle, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18-20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Dam West Campground- Carlyle Lake
Shattuc, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20-30
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Eldon Hazlet State Park
Carlyle, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Edwards County Campgrounds
Grayville/I-64 KOA Holiday
Grayville, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $65-75
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Old West themed
Hilltop Campground at Grayville Memorial Park
Grayville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Fayette County Campgrounds
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Franklin County Campgrounds
Benton KOA Journey
Benton, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $65-78
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Gun Creek- Rend Lake
Whittingon, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18-26
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
North Sandusky Campground- Rend Lake
Sesser, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18-26
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Old Bates Campground
Sesser, IL
Private Campground
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
South Marcum Campground
Benton, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $16-44
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
South Sandusky Campground- Rend Lake
Benton, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18-26
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
Whittingon, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Whittington Woods Campground
Whittingon, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $45-55
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Laundry, Pool, Store
Gallatin County Campgrounds
Double M Campground
Junction, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $12-25
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Feiderland RV Park & Campground
Shawneetown, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $50
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
High Knob Campground
Equality, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $15
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Equestrian campground
Pine Ridge Campground- Shawnee National Forest
Junction, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
First come first served
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area
Junction, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Hamilton County Campgrounds
Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area
McLeansboro, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Hardin County Campgrounds
Camp Cadiz- Shawnee National Forest
Elizabethtown, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
First come first served, small trailers only, no water/electric hookups
Cave-In-Rock State Park
Cave-In-Rock, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
No online reservations
Tower Rock Campground, Shawnee National Forest
Elizabethtown, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: Free
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Small campers only
Jackson County Campgrounds
Devil’s Backbone
Grand Tower, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $25
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Giant City Class A Campground
Makanda, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Archery range, showerhouse
Read our full review of Giant City State Park here: Everything You Need to Know About Camping at Giant City State Park
Johnson Creek Recreation Area
Ava, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Kinkaid Lake Village- Marina and Campground
Murphysboro, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $30
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Murphysboro, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Turkey Bayou
Pomona, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: Free
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
First come first served
Jasper County Campgrounds
Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
Newton, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Jefferson County Campgrounds
Archway RV Park
Mt Vernon, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20-60
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Also has rental campers, cabins, and glamping pods
Jersey County Campgrounds
Pere Marquette
Grafton, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Johnson County Campgrounds
Camp Ondessonk
Ozark, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Check online for open camping dates. Lots of cabin options too
Cedar Lake Campground
Vienna, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $34
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Ferne Clyffe State Park Campground
Goreville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Showerhouse
Check out our full review of Ferne Clyffe State Park here: A Nature Lover’s Paradise: The Ultimate Ferne Clyffe State Park Campground Guide
Hilltop Campground
Goreville, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $42
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Redbud Campground- Shawnee National Forest
Ozark, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $15
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
First come first served
Shawnee Forest Campground
Vienna, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $45
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Landry, pond, wifi
Lawrence County Campgrounds
Red Hills State Park
Sumner, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Marion County Campgrounds
Stephen A Forbes State Recreation Area
Kimmundy, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
UcamP Express
Salem, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $55
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Self Park, Self Check In, Self Pay
Massac County Campgrounds
Fort Massac State Park Campground
Metropolis, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Check out our full review of Fort Massac State Park here: Fort Massac State Park Campground Guide & Review
Perry County Campgrounds
Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground
Perryville, MO
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $38
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Northtown RV Park
Pinckneyville, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $30
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Pyramid State Recreation Area
Pinckneyville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $8
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Pope County Campgrounds
Bear Branch Horsecamp
Eddyville, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $12-31
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Equestrian campground
Dixon Springs State Park Campground
Golconda, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Has a pool
Hayes Canyon Campground & Cabins
Eddyville, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $15-32
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Free wifi, camp store, laundry
Lake Glendale Recreation Area- Shawnee National Forest
Golconda, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate : 15-25
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Little Lusk Campground
Stonefort, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $35-40
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Caters to equestrians
Pharaoh Campground- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Herod, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
TK Ranch
Golconda, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $25
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Caters to equestrians
Pulaski County Campgrounds
Grand Chain Vineyards RV Resort
Grand Chain, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $40
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Main Brothers Campground
Karnak, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $25
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Randolph County Campgrounds
Fort Kaskaskia Campground
Ellis Grove, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Learn more about Fort Kaskaskia in our post Fort Kaskaskia and More: Historic Sites and Campground Guide
Jerry F Costello Lock and Dam
Modoc, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
K-River Motel & Campground
Baldwin, IL
Private Campground
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Lake Campalot
Percy, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $15-22
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Water is on April 1- Oct 31
Randolph County State Recreation Area
Chester, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
World Shooting and Recreational Complex
Sparta, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $20-25
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Shooting complex, store, restaurant, lakes
Read more about our stay at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex here: The Complete World Shooting and Recreational Complex Camping Guide
Saline County Campgrounds
Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Equality, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $6
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
No online reservations
Williams Hill Pass RV Campground
Harrisburg, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $35
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Also has cabins
St. Clair County Campgrounds
Cahokia RV Parque
Cahokia Heights, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $60-65
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
DraftKings at Casino Queen RV Park
East St. Louis, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $60
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Union County Campgrounds
Pine Hills Campground
Wolf Lake, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $10
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Small campers only
Trail of Tears State Forest
Jonesboro, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $8
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Primitive tent camping w/ vehicle access + backpacking
Wabash County Campgrounds
Beall Woods State Park
Mt. Carmel, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $8
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
First come first served
Mt Carmerriel RV Park
Mount Carmel, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $40
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Only 8 sites
Washington County Campgrounds
Washington County State Recreation Area
Nashville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Wayne County Campgrounds
Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Johnsonville, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
White County Campgrounds
Burrell Park Campground
Carmi, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $15-25
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Williamson County Campgrounds
Arrowhead Lake Campground
Johnston City, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $17-22
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Cabins available
Crab Orchard Campground
Carbondale, IL
Public Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $18-26
Full Hook-Ups Available: No
Four Seasons RV Park
Herrin, IL
Private Campground
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday
Creal Springs, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $55-65
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Cabins available
Marion Campground & RV Park
Marion, IL
Private Campground
Average Nightly Rate: $49.95
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Lounge, gaming area, food/bar, mail services, laundry
RV Park Four Seasons
Herrin, IL
Private Campground
Full Hook-Ups Available: Yes
Cabins available
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