Best RV Parks near Ava, IL

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Best RV Sites Near Ava, IL (68)

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    1. Archway RV Park

    15 Reviews
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    42 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

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    2. Cape Camping & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    6 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Saline Creek RV Park and Campground

    1 Review
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    4 Saves

    We are excited to finally get to invite guest to our new campground adventure. (Still under construction but open with limited spots). Conveniently located 1 mile or so outside of city limits with easy access to I-55. You'll find this beautiful property situation on the famous crystal clear Saline Creek and boasts cold spring fed water all summer long. All sites feature 30/50 and 110 plugs including water and sewer hookups. Concrete pad with brand new picnic tables. Fire pits included, family fun is sure to be had! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait for your suggestion to improve your experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $38 / night

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    4. Bubba J’s RV Park

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    13 Full hook-up sites - all are shaded. Nine of the sites are annual with lots of parking. Four are 90' pull throughs with electric (20/30/50), water and sewer.

    Rend Lake is only 5 minutes away - huge recreation lake - Marina, Kayak Trails, Bike Trails etc. Several Golf Courses in the area.

    Bar/Restaurant next door - Bubba Too's

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Trash

    $42 / night

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      5. Marion Campground & RV Park

      6 Reviews
      8 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $40 / night

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      6. Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground

      3 Reviews
      13 Photos
      27 Saves

      Come relax and get away from it all on our spacious 120+ acre farm in Perry County Missouri! At the entrance you will cross the cattle guard then enter a tunnel traveling through dense woods. Continue on a short drive then come out into a field where the massive red barn will appear! Shortly past the barn there is a large gravel lot with full hookup campsites. NO FACILITIES, NOT SUITABLE FOR TENT CAMPING.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $30 - $50 / night

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        7. The Landing Point RV Park

        4 Reviews
        13 Saves

        Our park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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          8. The Landing Point RV Park

          1 Review
          2 Saves

          Our park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more. We offer three types of sites, all RV sites have 20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV & WiFi. Back-In Creek Sites Back-In Sites Pull Through RV Sites Other Amenities: Dog Park Laundry Mat Bathroom & Shower House Wireless Internet Office w/ Supplies & Snacks Weekly/Monthly Rates Open all Year LP Tank Refills Dump Station – $5.00 Fee

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access

          $45 / night

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          9. Timber Run Campground

          11 Reviews
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          54 Saves

          Welcome to Timber Run Campground (formerly Perryville Campground), where you can enjoy the best that nature has to offer all season, every season. Our award-winning Campground offers full hook-up, pull through RV sites, rustic to glamping cabins, ultra clean and inviting bathhouses, playgrounds and activities; there's something for everyone. Take time to enjoy a nature hike around the one -hundred acre lake or a refreshing dip in our pool. Bring your side-by-side and/or golf cart, they are permitted onsite and around town. We welcome you to book today for your overnight stay, group outings, parties, family reunions or weddings and more. We have two pavilions with frequent live music events. Check out our calendar for a wide variety of family activities throughout the year. There's even a camp store for when you forget the ketchup.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access

          $35 - $650 / night

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          10. Randolph County State Conservation Area

          7 Reviews
          20 Photos
          19 Saves
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          • Reservable
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        Recent RV Reviews In Ava

        375 Reviews of 68 Ava Campgrounds


        • GB N.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 22, 2024

          DD Hwy Campground

          October tent camping

          Tent camping back away from the RVs & we were the only people. Gorgeous river to view just a few steps away & the night sky view was fantastic. LOVED the bathroom & shower facilities!

        • Tabitha R.
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          Oct. 12, 2024

          Johnson Creek

          Nice!

          This campground provides large spots, drinking water, vault toliets, dumpsters, picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring, and contactless check in. I also appreciate the value of these sites. It really is a reasonable rate for forest camping.

        • Cecilia
          Camper-submitted photo from Pine Hills
          Aug. 15, 2024

          Pine Hills

          Very nice

          Very quiet and secluded. Campsites are roomy and some firewood is supplied.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 11, 2024

          Trail Of Tears State Park

          Train Lovers.

          Large park with not many large RV sites. Lots of tent and dispersed camping. Disappointing store. Equestrian area. Beach and boat launch.

        • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Jul. 22, 2024

          Hilltop Campground

          Nice stop

          Stopped here for the night driving through the area. Nice campground, clean, safe, and right off the interstate.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Jun. 16, 2024

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Great place to camp!

          We stayed 4 days and had a great time. The camp was clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and helpful and was more than happy to offer places to visit in the area, places to eat and provide assistance as needed. The trails are paved so we had a nice area to walk (twice around the lake from our site was 3 miles). :) We plan to visit again!

        • Wil V.
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          May. 30, 2024

          Benton KOA

          Loud

          1 side is directly on the freeway VERY loud, the other is in between the sewer treatment plant and municipal airport. If you're a light sleeper might want to stay away Full video review on YouTube https://youtu.be/QpuNpA7UVZI

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 13, 2024

          South Marcum Campground

          Great Campground

          Only $26 a night for full-hookups is amazing. Cell service for AT&T is marginal at 2 bars LTE. Only issue that I have is that site 49 is very hard to get level in, make sure that you bring extra leveling blocks if possible

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 8, 2024

          Archway RV Park

          Great campground

          Sites are nice, although all sites face each other meaning you will be 5-10 feet from your neighbors if you are sitting out front. Full-hookups with only a 50amp connection so if you are using 30 make sure you have a 50/30 adapter. Overall very nice campground, well maintained.

        • Barb N.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Apr. 30, 2024

          Gun Creek

          Blue Jay #49 Water site

          Love this state park! Clean, quiet, water views and lots of bike paths to ride.

        • Steve G.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Apr. 24, 2024

          Crab Orchard Lake Campground

          Excellent Lakeside Campgrouind

          Getting there: Easy access off Illinois 13 East of Carbondale 

          Check in and staff: Campground is now under the egis of recreation.gov& reservations through them are a must. This is new& when planning the trip the website said“first come first serve” so we arrived on a Friday evening(4pm) with no reservation. The sign said RV sites all taken. The host was wonderful! He has been here 9 years and steered us to a nice site for the one night we will be here. The online experience with recreation.gov was not pleasant, impossible in fact. So I had to call. This took quite awhile. Once I got a real live person it was great, and we got our site with no problems. 

          Amenities: Bathrooms: clean, paper towels& air dryers. 

          Site: A-35. In the middle of the A loop and therefore not on the water. Still, very nice. After all, beggars can’t be choosers! Sites are somewhat spacious, but not terribly private.

        • V
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          Apr. 6, 2024

          Saline Creek RV Park and Campground

          Sweet RV campground! Very clean, quiet, and beautiful.

          We found this Rv campground while cruising through MO on to FL. We enjoyed this place! Beautiful, and quiet. New sites, tables, and a beautiful creek. A couple of pony’s too. We will definitely be stopping in again!

        • Michelle K.
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          Apr. 4, 2024

          Sharp Rock Falls Recreation

          Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon

          You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
          Only 16 spots left!

          Ava Illinois +1 618-318-6734 Text your name and number of people on your campsite to reserve your spot.

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        • Tonya B.
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          Mar. 18, 2024

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Great Place!

          Stayed here on the way to and from Florida (home in Minnesota). Very nice campground. Well maintained, big sites for our 40ft fifth wheel, great sunrise/sunset views, and the bathrooms are very clean and well lite. The gentleman/host that greeted us at the office upon arrival was polite and helpful. Will definitely stay again!

        • Logan W.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Feb. 23, 2024

          Giant City State Park

          Great trails and well kept campsites

          We stayed at Giant City in February on a very cold weekend. It was still a fantastic trip! The campsites, fire pits and pit toilets were well maintained. The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter. The Lodge also had excellent food and a very cozy feel. Definitely visit the Lodge!!

        • Logan W.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Feb. 4, 2024

          Pyramid State Park

          Nice campsites and lots of lakes

          We stayed at the campground on the north end of Pyramid. The campsites were close together but we visited in February so we were the only campers. The fire pits were a little run down but the sites were nice and level with a table. No lantern posts. Pit toilets that were decent. The park office is a pretty long drive from the north end campground. The hiking is limited but the campground was peaceful and close to the lakes. Probably covered in bugs in the summer. Overall pretty nice stay

        • T
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          Oct. 29, 2023

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Suburb Camping

          Came to this campsite with my boyfriend and I as well as our two dogs. We were in spot 51, we have a large 8 person tent and need water & electricity so we rent out RV spots instead of the typical tent spots. When we arrived after our 15 hour drive, someone decided to park in our site. Once they moved we were able to start putting up our tent which was on a hill so we were slanted throughout the night. A family rented out the entire rest of the cul-de-sac, which isn’t the parks fault, but they claimed the pavilion and surrounding area. I would call this more of “suburb camping” because there are hardly any trees for privacy, large open fields of grass, and you are 2 minutes from the highway, food, and gas stations. It is only a single bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower instead of any stalls. They provide WiFi that did not work for us, we had better connection with our cellular data. No garbages anywhere in the campsite, thankfully we had our own garbage bags and tossed it in the dumpster before we left. It was fine to crash for one night, but I wouldn’t want to stay here for an extended period of time.

        • kThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
          Oct. 23, 2023

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Quiet, Peacefull, Friendly

          This was one of the best I have stayed out. I met some nice people, Manager helped me get my electric set up, (user error), Facilities clean and very nice, roads and park well taken care of..

        • Klayton W.
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          Oct. 7, 2023

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Close to home, will be back

          Easy access, very clean facilities and lots to do and see nearby, friendly service. The constant interstate noise is a bit annoying

        • Matthew L.
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          Oct. 5, 2023

          Little Grassy Lake Campground

          Great location, good facilities, a little cramped

          We loved the location of this campground. It's really close to Giant City State Park and other local attractions. It's not even too far from Cave-in-Rock State Park and Garden of the Gods. I agree with the other reviewer who said this is a great base camp for exploring the area.

          The restrooms and showers are pretty centrally located. They were clean but basic. No complaints, but not exactly a standout in that regard.

          The sites are kind of close together in my opinion, and most don't have trees or other dividing features between them. Not so great if you want privacy, but fantastic if you like a sense of community.

          The staff was very friendly and helpful. Boat rentals are available on site, along with other items in a small general store at the camp office.

          We're planning to come back in April of 2024 for the eclipse. Hoping for clear skies and a great view!

        • S F.
          Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Campground
          Sep. 17, 2023

          Crab Orchard Lake Campground

          LOVED!

          Visited crab orchard campground for the first time ever for labor day weekend. We had a pretty good size spot with a few trees where we hung our hammocks! We did a tent site right on the water. It was absolutely gorgeous. Very quiet area too. Quiet time starts at 10 or 11pm but actually you don't hear anything after 830pm. Very friendly. Bathrooms and shower were decent for what it was. It was nice to have it then not. Only 1 spider in the shower otherwise clean and good water. If you hate bugs I reccomend bringing an electric bug zapper as there is ALOT. Esp being by the water. Also keep in mind there's many spiders if you pick a spot with trees. But they're only out from 2am-5am.



        Guide to Ava

        Camping near Ava, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic views to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

        What to do

        • Hiking: Explore the trails at Hawn State Park Campground. Reviewers mention, "There are several hiking trails and an overlook," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
        • Fishing and Kayaking: At St. Joe State Park Campground, visitors enjoy "close access to the river for fishing and kayaking." It’s perfect for those looking to cast a line or paddle around.
        • Wildlife Watching: Many campers appreciate the wildlife in the area. One reviewer at Trail of Tears State Park Campground noted, "The views of the river are great," and you might spot some local critters while you’re at it.

        What campers like

        • Clean Facilities: Campers at Shawnee Forest Campground rave about the cleanliness, with one saying, "The camp was clean and well maintained."
        • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. For instance, a visitor at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area mentioned, "The hosts were nice and very helpful!"
        • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Gun Creek. One reviewer said, "Very well kept, friendly staff, very convenient from interstate," emphasizing the spaciousness.

        What you should know

        Tips for camping with families

        • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Giant City State Park Campground, where families can enjoy "great hiking, seeing the sandstone walls that make the area famous."
        • Plan Activities: Campers at St. Francois State Park Campground enjoyed "two great trails in the park," making it easy to keep kids entertained.
        • Safety First: One reviewer at Shawnee Forest Campground mentioned, "The staff are very friendly and helpful," which is reassuring for families needing assistance.

        Tips from RVers

        • Check Site Sizes: RV campers at Gun Creek noted that "not all spots are level," so it’s wise to check site dimensions before booking.
        • Electric and Water Hookups: Make sure to confirm the availability of hookups. A visitor at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area mentioned, "Our site only had electric hookup," which is important for RVers.
        • Plan for Dump Stations: Campers at St. Joe State Park Campground found that "the dump station backs up for up to an hour on Sundays," so plan accordingly.

        Camping near Ava, Illinois, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor adventure!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Ava, IL?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Ava, IL is Archway RV Park with a 3.9-star rating from 15 reviews.

        • What is the best site to find RV camping near Ava, IL?

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