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Bear Branch Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from December 2, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Bear Branch Campground is located near Eddyville, IL, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the low 30s in winter to the high 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods, offering hiking and sightseeing opportunities.

Description

We are located in the heart of southern Illinois in the middle of all of the nice horse back riding hiking and kayaking drop offs we have several cabins to choose from and guided horse back rides to offer. You can bring your own horse and venture out on the trails or requests a guide by appointment.

Location

Bear Branch Campground is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Directions

Come up the hill office is in tack shop

Coordinates

37.49073265 N
88.59556436 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021

CAUTION! CRAP CAMPGROUND. Can I give a negative star review?

What an absolute craphole. We rented the Wrangler cabin for 2 nights, the cabin(single-wide trailer) looked as if it it was placed in the 1980's and has never been touched. The floor in the cabin was soft(rotted), they had about 3 or 4 stick in air freshners in the cabin, so many that both my wife and I got a headache as soon as we walked in. We took them out, then after about an hour the smell that they were covering started to show up, musty, moldy smell. The furniture in the place I am sure they found on the side of the street. Broken tables, the one couch in the place was full of sweat stains, the beds were so soft and old, felt like sleeping in a bowl. The so-called microwave in the kitchen had food cooked in it. The black stuff near the air vents on the ceiling of the cabin is not dust, pretty sure its mold. There are water stains all over the ceiling. The cabin has stairs at both end of the front, the one end looks to be an old set of plastic pool stairs, that are busted. The floor in the bathroom was actually a sub-flooring, without flooring on top of it. IT IS A DUMP. Health and human services needs to go out and condemn this place. If you have dogs with you, and keep them on a leash, don't worry, they will have plenty of friends to play with, as there are loose dogs all over the place, we counted about 12. Like I said, we rented it for 2 nights, left first thing in the morning after the first night. I spent a lot of time in the Army, and slept in some bad spots before, this place is worse. Glad I got some money back. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, not even to someone I don't like!

SiteWrangler Cabin
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Everything you need

Under new ownership buy many cabins from 40 a night on up nice shower houses electric sewer and water at a lot of sites great trails well marked maps available stalls available store and restaurant to reopen

SiteBehind store
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bear Branch Campground by Alicia  B., August 12, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Bear Branch Campground?

    Camping at Bear Branch Campground can cost between $30.00 and $200.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Bear Branch Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Bear Branch Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Bear Branch Campground?

    Bear Branch Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Bear Branch Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Branch Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bear Branch Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bear Branch Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bear Branch Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.