Best Glamping near Altamont, IL

Okaw Valley Kampground and Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort anchor Altamont's upscale outdoor accommodations with luxury canvas tents and premium glamping cabins. Both properties feature electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces where guests can unwind after exploring nearby attractions. "This campground is well maintained and the owners are extremely helpful and very nice," shares one guest about Okaw Valley. The glamping units include climate control systems for year-round comfort, while some accommodations provide kitchenettes stocked with essential cookware. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area and Wolf Creek State Park Campground also offer elevated camping experiences with furnished glamping units that blend rustic charm with modern convenience, positioned near Lake Shelbyville for water-based recreation.

The fishing lake at Okaw Valley provides catch-and-release opportunities in a serene setting, with walking paths encircling the water for morning strolls. Wolf Creek State Park's yurts deliver a distinctive glamping experience with panoramic views and proximity to boating facilities. A recent visitor noted, "The park appeared well taken care of, and the grounds were beautiful with lots of trees and green grass." Glamping accommodations remain accessible from April through October at most properties, with some sites like Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area operating year-round. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when luxury outdoor accommodations book quickly. Each property maintains varying check-in procedures, with many offering online booking options and custom packages for special occasions.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Altamont, Illinois (19)

1. Okaw Valley Kampground
26 Reviews
Vandalia, IL
15 miles
Website
+1 (618) 427-5140
"We stopped here on our way home for one night, but got in early enough to enjoy a walk and have a camp fire that evening."

"The pool, the lake, the gigantic playground, the pavilion, the laundromat, the location, the cleanliness in the bathhouse, the gardens… the hosts Barb and Gary work their asses off to upkeep this place"
2. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
13 Reviews
Kinmundy, IL
23 miles
Website
+1 (618) 547-3381
"Most of the sites are large and a good distance from the next one. Shower house is alright. The store/restaurant has been closed for a year or two now because of the Illinois budget."

"It's a small campground that offers a playground,bathhouse, hiking trails, and a small swimming area. There is easy access walking down to the marina. With small towns close to this state park."

3. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
5 Reviews
Ramsey, IL
22 miles
Website
+1 (618) 423-2215
"The park is reasonable priced, beautiful surrounding and friendly staff. Would definitely come again. The only downside is that it’s somewhat far from supply stores"

"Shut down some karaoke party in a loop around 9pm. Will go back."
4. Lithia Springs
10 Reviews
Shelbyville, IL
26 miles
Website
+1 (217) 774-3951
$18 - $36 / night
"Really nice campground on the shore of Lake Shelbyville. Electric, showers, laundry, playground, nice beach, volleyball and some phenomenal sites right on shore."

"Lithia Springs is a great campground with a wonderful marina located on beautiful Lake Shelbyville! We stayed at Site #12 overlooking the lake."

5. Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort
7 Reviews
Lake Shelbyville, IL
24 miles
Website
"It’s close to home for us but also, very clean with nice staff and a fun environment. The pool is a huge plus, it’s so incredibly nice."

"Right next to the lake. Plenty of room for everyone, from tents to the massive RVs. The pool very clean and never gets over crowded. Staff are knowledgeable and polite. Friendly/quiet dogs allowed."
6. Lone Point
6 Reviews
Shelbyville, IL
27 miles
Website
+1 (217) 774-3951
$16 - $240 / night
"One of the first campgrounds I ever went to and when camping in Illinois, my go-to campground and lake. My wife and I love this lake and have a lot of memories here."

"There are many nice sites here along the lake and in the wooded areas around the lake. The sites have electricity and water near by."

7. Wolf Creek State Park Campground
10 Reviews
Findlay, IL
30 miles
Website
"The park is huge and is one of the only state park's in Illinois with horse camping and horse trails."

"the keepers are super friendly and accommodating. most lots are spacious. my only complaint would be that the trash dumpsters are too far away from the camping areas."
8. Eagle Creek State Park Campground
9 Reviews
Findlay, IL
31 miles
Website
"Review of Drive In Tent Camping Site 2. Showed up on a Thursday night and had our pick of all the drive in and walk in sites. We decided on site 2 in the drive in area."

"I have camped here in the past and enjoy primitive tent camping so I stayed Friday September 29th and Saturday September 30th in the tent camping drive up site #2."

9. Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
26 Reviews
Carlyle, IL
42 miles
Website
+1 (618) 594-3015
$15 - $30 / night
"The shower houses are clean and air conditioned, there's a nice camp store that serves breakfast and basic lunches, and there is a nice large zero entry pool for a $5 fee on weekends."

"We had reservations nearly one month ahead, and the campground was full, yet quiet and restful."
10. Coles Creek Recreation Area
14 Reviews
Keyesport, IL
39 miles
Website
+1 (618) 226-3211
$20 - $250 / night
"This is our favorite campground in Central/southern illinois. The sites are very nice and most have shade. There is a beach for campers to use, and a really nice playground."

"Large waterfront campsites, full hookup loop, and 4 other large loops that have electric. Nice new bath house for those who need it. This is a COE campground and takes our senior pass."

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Aimee T.
Guide
Sep. 6, 2018
Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Great family campground
We LOVE Hazlet! We have a popup camper and camp here often. It's a huge campground with a smaller reservable section and an extensive first come, first serve section. There are usually always spaces available. Sites are pretty level, are gravel, wooded, and spacious. There are several 'loops'' of sites that extend out and have water views. The shower houses are clean and air conditioned, there's a nice camp store that serves breakfast and basic lunches, and there is a nice large zero entry pool for a $5 fee on weekends. The campground hosts are sprinkled througout the grounds and are always friendly and accommodating. They have a huge Halloween event every year where people decorate their sites (pretty extensively) and there's a haunted house, then kids trick or treat from site to site. The campground also provides pumpkin painting contests and other fun activities. Better get there at least a week in advance for the halloweeen festivities- it fills up!
Aaron B.
Guide
Jun. 16, 2019
Eagle Creek State Park Campground
Wooded Solitude / Family Friendly
Review of Drive In Tent Camping Site 2. Showed up on a Thursday night and had our pick of all the drive in and walk in sites. We decided on site 2 in the drive in area. Previous reviews and a book by John Schirle on Tent Camping in Illinois helped us with this decision as well. Decent maintained sites with some older picnic tables and fire rings, but let's be honest this stuff sits outside 24/7. Site 2 seemed to sit back the farthest with site 1 a close second. Both wooded sites that made for great shade and helped some when it was raining. Any two families looking for two sites could certainly set up and share the experience. Nice little cove behind them to try fishing. Just watch the hike down the path or ravine. Dog friendly, fresh water supply (hint put the handle all the way up and wait a few seconds), ability to store stuff in the car close by, outhouse toilets visible at the walk in parking lot, and helpful host for easy check in who even sells fire wood made for a great few days ($5 a bundle). Rated B/S site at a cost of $10 a night.
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Kate T.
Traveler
Mar. 14, 2019
Country Bend Campground
Beautiful family campground
Family friendly atmosphere, big inground pool, 18 hole putt putt, lots of outdoor games, planned activities on the weekends, shaded sites, and air conditioned cabins! This place is a campers dream with great staff always happy to see you.
Kevin M.
Guide
Aug. 20, 2018
Lone Point
A place of memories
One of the first campgrounds I ever went to and when camping in Illinois, my go-to campground and lake. My wife and I love this lake and have a lot of memories here.
Kathie M.
Legend
Sep. 6, 2021
Lithia Springs
Great campground
Really nice campground on the shore of Lake Shelbyville. Electric, showers, laundry, playground, nice beach, volleyball and some phenomenal sites right on shore. Well kept, sites with asphalt drive, fire pit and lantern hook.
Tara L.
Traveler
Jul. 25, 2019
Country Bend Campground
Great experience!
Big things happening at Country Bend Campgrounds in Montrgromy Co, IL. This beautiful campground has many things to offer and is only a few minutes from the local drive in movie theater in Litchfield Illinois. It has a pool, swing sets, playground, cabins, ponds with stocked fish, beautiful walking trails, camping, welcome center, baseball field, volleyball, games, horseshoes, paddle boats, miniature golf, and so much more. This family run business is under new management and is welcoming new seasonal campers and day campers with competitive pricing. This beautiful campground is nestled in a scenic area in the country and is pet friendly. It has clean shower houses with warm water. We just purchased our seasonal campsite earlier in the season. Come check out this amazing campground and all it has to offer! Our rough collies will be joining us at this dog friendly campground! There is always something to do here and the owners strive to make it a family place by providing many activities on the weekends. The owners have done an amazing job on this campground and have made it one of the best campgrounds around to create that lasting experience with our children before they grow up!!!
Art W.
Traveler
Oct. 18, 2021
Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Beautiful lake
We had reservations nearly one month ahead, and the campground was full, yet quiet and restful. Our site only had electric hookup, and there were two pit toilets in the cul de sac, and we never found the showers that were supposedly on site. The acorns were falling, and we nearly jumped out of bed when they struck our roof! No fault of the campground, but a mild annoyance nevertheless. There is a camp store but we didn't visit it. The nearby town of Carlyle has a Walmart and several fast food eateries, but only one independent restaurant, Mexican , which came highly recommended. We met campers that return here often, but it was our first time. We would stay again if in the area.
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Martin-Charles S.
Guide
Aug. 6, 2025
Okaw Valley Kampground
Ok for a one night stay
The owners are friendly. The pool is well-maintained and pleasant. The campsite is an old KOA frozen in time. It's clean but dated. Water and electricity are available on site with an old picnic table. Only one bathhouse (toilet, shower) is a bit far from our site.
Michael M.
Ranger
Aug. 30, 2017
Lone Point
Lakeside wonder
I tent camped in a large tent, car camping, Friday and Saturday night.

I have camped here as well as all the Lake Shelbyville campgrounds many times before. Lone Point campground is actually 14 miles from my rural home in Shelbyville, IL. and is my favorite Lake Shelbyville campground.

There are many nice sites here along the lake and in the wooded areas around the lake. The sites have electricity and water near by. Fire rings with grates, lantern posts, picnic tables and level parking areas. Some sites have limited level areas for tents, but there are lots of sites to choose from. I like camping here because it is the least visited campground on the lake, so it can be quiet and you can get a site with a view. The bathrooms are clean and there is a shower house. There is a 12 mile trail from Lone Point to Eagle creek along the lake shore line, this trail is moderate to difficult hiking. I recommend this campground over all the others on Lake Shelbyville. The campgrounds and park are maintained by the US Army corps of engineers and reservations can be made online through recreation.gov.

The main campground closes on Labor Day however there is a small section near the boat ramp open year round and this has nice sites in it with camp stove stands as well as grills and awesome fire pits. The trail Chief Illini trailhead is located in the parking area and the trail is fairly well maintained during the regular campground open season. The trail is open year round and can be hiked from one end to the other spending a night at either campground for return trip the next day.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):

39.45222, -88.74028

39°27'8"N, 88°44'25"W