Group Campground, near Goreville, Illinois, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with friends or family. This spot is part of Ferne Clyffe State Park, known for its stunning hiking trails and beautiful scenery, making it a great base for outdoor adventures.

The campground offers a mix of amenities, including picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for gathering around after a day of exploring. Visitors have highlighted the well-spaced sites, which provide a bit of privacy, especially if you snag one of the semi-private spots. As one camper noted, “The campground was just ok,” but the hiking trails are where it really shines.

For those who love to hike, the area is packed with trails that showcase the park's natural beauty, especially in spring when the flowers are in full bloom. Reviewers have mentioned the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great escape before the summer rush. Plus, there’s a water source and outhouse nearby for convenience.

While the campground doesn’t have electric hookups or a visitor center, it does have clean shower facilities available at the RV area, and a dump station for your convenience. If you’re looking for a place to unwind and enjoy nature, Group Campground is definitely worth checking out.

Scouts, church groups and other youth groups will enjoy the Youth Group campground. This Class D facility is equipped with drinking water, picnic tables, cooking grills, toilets and parking. Groups of minors must have adequate supervision, with at least one adult accompanying each 15 minors.

Group Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

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The Best Camping Near Goreville, Illinois

Good place for a day hike, camping, or some light bouldering. Kind of difficult to wind your way back along unmarked roads to the campgrounds but definitely worth it. The boulders all around are weather beaten, moss covered, and a nice change from rural Illinois.

Each group of campsites has a water source and outhouse nearby.

Fern Clyffe Camping

Nicely spaced out camp sites that feature the standard camp pad, picnic bench and fire pit.  Camp in this corner site close to parking and one of the main trails.  Site 12 is close to this one sitting back off the path and probably would be my second choice.  Close to path that goes through Site 13 to pit toilets at the group camping area.  Self check in was available in May when I was there with family.  Close garbage can made for easy clean up, but did attract some wildlife.  Shower facility was clean and available at the RV area, which you would be best to drive to.  Water spigot available at site 10 just across the parking area and close to the trail entrance.

Hidden Gem for Tent Camping (Site 11)

Very quiet time if the year to visit , lots of flowers and trees in full bloom where you can leave the doors open and enjoy the scenery . Great hiking and views to be found if you hike a little 

Peace and Quiet before the Summer Rush

Beautiful state park with awesome hiking trails! The campground was just ok. No water hook ups, but you can fill your tank and there is a dump station. Sadly, there is no visitors center. 

The center of the campground has sites that either back up to the. Amp ground road or back up to the campsite behind you. They are pretty close together. Great for groups camping together. Not so great if you want a little bit of privacy. We had one of the few semi private sites. Will definitely return to camp and hike here again! 

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