Best Tent Camping near Benton, IL

Benton is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Benton is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Benton. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Tent Sites Near Benton, Illinois (14)

    1. North Marcum Day Use Area

    2 Reviews
    Rend Lake, IL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    "This is an beautiful little beach on Rend lake. The lake is an important bird habitat making it a great place for my fellow bord watchers to go!"

    2. Spillway Group Area

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    Benton, IL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $150 / night

    3. Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    16 Reviews
    Goreville, IL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 995-2411

    $18 / night

    "There are a lot of hiking trails and we really enjoyed them all! The tent camping accommodations were less than stellar, simply because of the “outhouses “."

    "It was easy to find firewood with out having to go very far, becareful there is a good amount of poison ivy. The only trail I hiked was Happy Hollow."

    4. Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

    3 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 773-4340

    "Great fishing, 15hp motors allowed on the lake. Lake side camping spots available. Cabins are nice, FYI No mattress, bring your own."

    "Beautiful lake."

    5. Buck Ridge - Lake Of Egypt

    2 Reviews
    Goreville, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 658-2111

    "Lake Egypt so peaceful and relaxing ."

    6. Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    3 Reviews
    Goreville, IL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 995-2411

    "Not a lot of tent sites, but enough. Nice wooded primitive sites with easy access to water and toilets. Had my pups with, and no problems at all. Nice trails for different hiking skill sets."

    "Ferne Clyffe State Park is in the Shawnee National Forrest near Goreville, IL., south of Carbondale."

    7. Dutchman Lake Camp

    3 Reviews
    Buncombe, IL
    37 miles

    "Beautiful spot with easy access and not far off the highway"

    8. Buck Ridge Campground

    1 Review
    Goreville, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 253-7114

    9. Saline County State Conservation Area

    2 Reviews
    Equality, IL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 276-4405

    $8 / night

    "There is a dump station and potable water at the entrance to the campground. There are also some water spigots sprinkled throughout the campground."

    "This was a great campground with fantastic views of the lake.

    We also hiked Garden of the Gods and Burden Falls in the Shawnee National Forest. The hikes were great."

    10. Camp Cadiz Campground

    6 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    48 miles
    Website

    "On a gravel road, in the back country like most everything else on this side of Illinois , fill your gas tank up and your food locker or you will be driving back out a ways to refill. "

    "There was potable water from a spigot and lots of kindling around to get fires going. No showers. Over all a nice site. I would stay there again."

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Guide to Benton

Tent camping near Benton, Illinois offers a variety of scenic spots perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With well-maintained facilities and access to numerous activities, these campgrounds cater to all types of campers.

Affordable Tent Camping Options

  • Prices for tent camping typically range from $20 to $30 per night, making it an economical choice for families and solo adventurers alike.
  • The North Marcum Day Use Area features amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • At the Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, campers can enjoy electric hookups and well-kept facilities for a reasonable fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Benton, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Benton, IL is North Marcum Day Use Area with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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