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Giant City State Park Campground near Makanda, Illinois provides RV camping with electric hookups and 30-amp service. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, and fire rings on level pads. Marion Campground & RV Park offers year-round RV camping with full hookup sites including water, sewer, and 50-amp electric connections that accommodate larger motorhomes. The Landing Point RV Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri features concrete pads with full hookups and is designed for big rigs with easy pull-through access. "Large sites with level concrete. Staff is helpful and friendly," according to one review.
Advance reservations through recreation.gov are essential during peak seasons, particularly in state parks where RV sites fill quickly. Within 30 miles of Alto Pass, most RV campgrounds provide sanitary dump stations, though amenities vary considerably between locations. Cell service is generally reliable at established campgrounds, with reviews indicating Verizon coverage ranges from 2-4 bars in the region. Campgrounds near water features like Crab Orchard Lake often have tighter spacing between sites with limited privacy. Access roads to some more remote locations may involve travel on gravel roads that require slow navigation in larger motorhomes, as one camper noted: "Four miles of gravel road that was slow going in our 36' class A with lots of overhanging trees."
Best RV Campgrounds near Alto Pass (95)
1. Cape Camping & RV Park
"We hooked into their cable and received 24 popular channels and the WiFi was way above normal. We got 3 bars each on Verizon and AT&T."
2. Hinton RV Park
"Very convenient layover. Nice looking park. Friendly staff. Level sites. Just a little picky and would say the bathrooms and laundry need updating."
"Nice level sites, friendly staff. We had some issues and needed an extra day last minute and we're able to stay on until things got fixed. Plenty of things close in the area."
3. The Landing Point RV Park
"Traveling in my 22' Class B, and there are Class A and fifth wheels here, too. Concrete pad, full or partial hook-ups, laundry (reasonable price!)."
"Shade was adequate lot of permeant and monthly spots. Water park close by (5 minute drive) that was great for the kids on a hot day. Camping spots was all nice and level."
4. Marion Campground & RV Park
"This actually feels like a campground and not a parking lot even though it’s super convenient to the interstate."
"Nice place clean and quiet Water pressure is only about 30 to 35 psi that is a little week. People were very nice and helpful ."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
5. Boomland RV Park & Campground
"The campground operates first come, first served, so campers choose a site in either the 50/30-amp or 30-amp pull-through sections, all with full hookups, with power options clearly marked on numbered"
"Easy to access off the highway, easy gas station nearby, cheap, AND fhu. Office looks like it hasnt seen a soul in 20 years but this place is the perfect stop."
6. The Landing Point RV Park
"Easy to navigate the roads, with every site level concrete. ATT & Verizon both worked fine. Wifi & cable included in the price. 10% discount for Good Sam, military & seniors."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
7. Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
"Beautiful, and quiet. New sites, tables, and a beautiful creek. A couple of pony’s too. We will definitely be stopping in again!"
Check Availabilityfrom $38 / night
8. Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney
"Great clean campground- easy hook ups- pleasant staff and close to town. Went to Mary Janes for dinner gotta recommend! Campground Has a trail to a hike around lake. Playground was fun and safe."
"Super family friendly, quiet, clean & everyone who works here is super nice!"
9. Cypress Creek RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
10. Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground
"The area is clean and quiet. Full hook up, 50 and 30 amp. 6 minutes from town (Perryville). The trail back to the site is truly one of a kind. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed."
"Perfect star gazing, only 5 to 10 minutes from grocery store & downtown area for drinks & dining, Sunrise & Sunset were beautiful with hilly country views, Plenty of room to pull in our 40ft"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $50 / night
Drive Time
- 37 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 2 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 50 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 13 min from Evansville, IN
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RV Park Reviews near Alto Pass, IL
558 Reviews of 95 Alto Pass Campgrounds
- WWendy
TravelerGun Creek
This is a 100 site campground on Rend Lake in Illinois. Lots of trees. Level paved sites unless you book right by the lake. Some are very steep. Bring lots to level with! We are in site 92. Away from the lake but beautiful sunshine.
- Ronald C.
GuideGun Creek
Great place easy on off the hyw sites are old so you may need to block up your RV to level it . Some sites only have electric so be careful when you book it. Heard some road noise from the HYW but the campsite had plenty of room
- MickandKarla W.
LegendWhittington Woods Campground
Decent Campground
We had never stayed at Whittington Woods, but several of our camping friends have stayed here over the years while traveling through the area. At a recent RV open house, we talked with the campground (CG) owners and decided to switch our reservation from another private CG to Whittington Woods to check it out. The owners suggested sites 92 or 97, and we were able to reserve back-in site 92 with FHUs for our two-night stay. Site 92 is one of the better sites, with a large yard and good separation from neighboring sites. The CG was easy to find off I-57—follow your GPS or the signs. Check-in was quick, and we were escorted to our site. Unfortunately, one of the CG’s regular guests had set up in our reserved site 92 instead of site 93. After a brief discussion between our owner/escort and the guest, moving him was clearly not going to be a quick process. We were offered a couple of other available sites and decided to take site 93. Site 93 was a significant downgrade, with only a sliver of yard and very little separation from site 94. The sewer and electrical connections are near the center of the gravel pad, while the electrical breaker is on the opposite side of site 94. The water connection is at the very back, requiring more than 30 feet of hose for our rig. The owners were very nice, probably too nice when dealing with their“regulars,” and made the situation more tolerable by giving us a good discount for site 93. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. We normally get good performance from our T-Mobile internet with two bars, but download speed was only 41.2 Mbps. The CG Wi-Fi was better at 69.3 Mbps download. There are a lot of mature trees, so satellite/Starlink reception could be iffy depending on the site. The CG is conveniently located near I-57 and right off IL-37, although there was quite a bit of highway noise that was manageable for us. The property provides plenty of room for walking, especially with a dog, and has a decent-sized dog park. There are quite a few full-timers and regulars, with some keeping their sites well maintained and others not so much. We also saw some of the same latitude given to“regulars” when it came to keeping dogs on a leash and picking up after them. They have 5 pull throughs that are mainly used for overnighters that are handy but close together. We understand why several of our friends regularly stay here for a night or two while traveling to and from Florida. Whittington Woods is conveniently located off I-57 and offers FHUs, making the CG a practical overnight stop. Our home base is only about an hour and a half away, however, and we have better options in the area when we need a final stop to flush tanks before heading home.
- MickandKarla W.Legend
Marion/Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday
Different than Most KOA Holidays
We were heading back to our home base and decided to check out this new KOA Holiday and dump our tanks before heading home. The campground (CG) was approximately 10 miles and 20 minutes off I-57 on southern Illinois backcountry roads. Along the way, we encountered a suspiciously low power line that our 13.5'-high rig cleared. Small KOA signs guided us all the way in. We've stayed at many KOAs and particularly enjoyed KOA Holidays for their service and amenities, but this CG was not what we expected. We arrived at a large gravel parking area and found a check-in room at the end of a warehouse, with envelopes on a bulletin board and a phone number to request an escort. Since the RV sites were down a steep hill, we checked our assigned Creek Side site 26 before moving our rig. Sites 23–26 sat in a bowl at the bottom of the CG, with little room to maneuver our 41' fifth wheel and F450. The escort number went to voicemail, but we reached the manager using the CG brochure number. He agreed our rig wouldn't fit and moved us to back-in site 18 on the hill. All RV sites were back-ins. Creek Side sites appeared better suited for smaller RVs, although larger rigs might fit sites 23 and 24. We later discovered the main KOA office near the marina, which handled cabin check-ins, food, and boat rentals. Sites 1–19 were former pull-through motorcoach sites converted to back-ins, with utilities on the opposite side to accommodate other RVs. Our site 18 was exceptionally wide but close to neighboring sites. We positioned our rig toward the right side of the gravel pad (facing the site) to maintain reasonable access to hookups. The electrical pedestal was at the far back, requiring approximately 35' of power cord to accommodate our toy hauler's rear deck. The wide pad provided plenty of parking for a tow vehicle or boat. However, the CG brochure listed a $75 fee for parking boats or trailers at sites, and a marina sign listed a $50 launch fee. We couldn't determine how these fees applied. Water pressure was excellent, so use a regulator. CG Wi-Fi delivered 20.9 Mbps, Verizon had two bars, and T-Mobile had three. Our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered 358 Mbps, allowing us to stream golf and football. With no trees around the RV sites, satellite reception shouldn't be a problem. Some sites had limited lake views, but don't expect panoramic views or direct lake access. The CG had undergone considerable improvements, including attractive cabins, several right on the lake. KOA cabins were mixed with privately owned cabins, while lake access was concentrated near the small marina and swimming area. We expected more direct lake access and walking trails, but neither was available from the RV sites. A standard fenced KOA dog park was available, but longer walks with our pup were limited to a short path around the fishing pond, gravel areas, and CG roads. Considerable work and investment had gone into this CG, but our experience didn't entice us to return.
- DDavid B.Traveler
General Watkins Conservation Area
Nice quiet little spot. 4 spots. Have fire rings and picnic tables.
- MMark V.Traveler
Fern Lake Campground
I’m not sure where the good reviews come from. Ive tried to find another Fern Lake to make sure I was at the correct one. Bath facilities have half doors so you are shitting in public. Your kids get the nice look over by any of the weird full timers living junk squaller. The power poles are only standing by the shear strength of all the cobbled together wires and electric tape. It’s not safe. It’s fucking dangerous. Most the fire “pits” are shitty rings from 60 years ago at least. There is zero maintenance here. It’s very loud next to the freeway. Sites are small and on top of each other. Lots are small. Not level. And little gravel. The cinder blocks keep you from backing in too far. Most of the water posts are “shared” because others don’t work. Picnic tables are a fucking joke. Rotten. Lead paint and worthless. The water retaining POND has a grass path around it so you can admire what recycled concrete can create where there was once no POND. One star is extremely generous. Just like the generous $10 a bundle for wood. Keep on trucking. It’s not far to go to find something worthwhile. This is a 100% pass. Before you think I’m some kind of pre Madonna, I will say we are a minimalist family that camps in unimproved spots and boondocks all the time. This place is gross. And disturbing that anyone reviews it for more than a 1 star. Most of the reviews are flat out lies. One talks about the clean bathrooms, hot showers, and one mentions a fucking pool! Wtf? Shitting in your own fire ring is more private. Pictures sooooo under tell the story of what a shot hole this place is. It’s off the freeway very close. And there is a Mexican restaurant across the street and a Casey’s essentially attached. If that’s what you like. Have fun. But any great reviews are from either someone who came and went in the dark. Or are from the owners.
- LLiz R.Guide
Hinton RV Park
Clean, quiet, easy access to resturants
check-in was nice and smooth. Deep parking pad is very level. The RV park is extremely clean and really nice, we're just staying overnight but good price as well. Lots of places to eat nearby. Can hardly hear the highway noise, It's very quiet as well.
- Ronald C.Guide
South Marcum Campground
Large site
Great campsite very large easy to get in and additional parking for your truck right next to your trailer
Guide to Alto Pass
RV campgrounds near Alto Pass, Illinois offer access to the rolling hills and forests of southern Illinois at elevations ranging from 400-800 feet. The region's diverse terrain includes sandstone formations, lakes, and creek systems with fall temperatures averaging between 50-75°F. Many campgrounds stay open year-round with varying levels of hookup service depending on seasonal maintenance schedules.
What to do
Hiking nearby: Giant City State Park Campground offers access to several geological features and hiking trails. "There are fantastic hiking trails and equestrian trails here and you would think you are in the mountains here. The geology is much like the Missouri area near the other bank of the Mississippi river," notes one camper at Giant City State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Many campsites provide access to small fishing ponds. A visitor to The Landing Point RV Park mentioned, "There was also a 2 acre fishing pond for CG residents to use," which offers a convenient option for anglers without traveling far from their site.
Visit local towns: The region has several small towns worth exploring. At Hinton RV Park, a camper noted, "Plenty of things close in the area," and another mentioned it was "Easy access off the highway," making day trips convenient for campers using this location as a base.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained bathhouses at campgrounds in the region. At Perryville RV Resort, a visitor noted, "The bathrooms and camp store were extremely nice," while another said the park is "Extra clean. Friendly staff. Lots of trees."
Shade coverage: Tree cover is important during hot summer months. A camper at Perryville RV Resort observed, "Spots are intermingled in the trees and it is spectacular in the morning," providing natural cooling and aesthetic benefits.
Wildlife viewing: The rural setting offers opportunities to observe local animals. At Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground, a visitor enjoyed the "Peaceful Views & Friendly & Helpful Hosts" and mentioned, "a friendly donkey" as part of their experience, showing the rural character of smaller campgrounds in the region.
What you should know
Highway noise: Several campgrounds are located near major highways. A visitor to Marion Campground & RV Park reported, "It is right next to interstate 57, so unless you're inside your camper, you'll definitely be listening to the highway," which could be a consideration for light sleepers.
Site spacing: Many RV campgrounds have tight spacing between sites. One camper at Cape Camping & RV Park noted, "The sites are close together, no shade, mostly cement," which is common for RV-focused facilities in the region.
Seasonal facilities: Amenities may change with seasons. A camper at Perryville RV Resort mentioned, "They put in a new swimming pool in this past summer," indicating ongoing improvements but also seasonal availability of certain features.
Cell service variations: Connectivity changes throughout the region. At The Landing Point RV Park, a visitor reported, "ATT & Verizon both worked fine. Wifi & cable included in the price," but coverage can vary in more rural locations.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and recreation: Some campgrounds offer designated play areas. A visitor to Cape Camping & RV Park mentioned, "Very large concrete walking trail nearby," providing a safe place for children to ride bikes or scooters.
Swimming options: During summer months, pool access can be important. At Perryville RV Resort, a camper noted, "The pool is better than most hotels and the giant trampoline looked like it would be my daughter's favorite thing if she were with her."
Exploring nearby attractions: Plan day trips to regional attractions. A camper at Marion Campground & RV Park mentioned, "Small playground and an unfenced dog area," showing limited on-site entertainment, making off-site activities more important for families.
Pet accommodations: Most campgrounds allow pets with specific areas for exercise. One reviewer noted that at Perryville RV Resort, "We also witnessed dogs being left outside unattended and barking," indicating the need for pet supervision at busier campgrounds.
Tips from RVers
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging approach roads. At Goatey Goat Ranch, a camper noted, "The trail back to the site is truly one of a kind," suggesting unique driving conditions that larger rigs should consider.
Site leveling: Concrete pads are available at some locations. A visitor to Cypress Creek RV Park appreciated the "Beautiful Campground" with "nice level sites," which simplifies setup for larger motorhomes.
Internet quality: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. At Cypress Creek RV Park, a camper praised having "the best internet we have had in 3 months," which is important for remote workers or those needing to stay connected.
Reservation strategies: Booking ahead is essential in this region. A visitor to Hinton RV Park mentioned their experience with late arrival: "We had a late check in and the staff was very understanding," showing flexibility at some locations but underscoring the importance of communication.
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