Best Cabin Camping near Buncombe, IL

Several state parks and private campgrounds near Buncombe, Illinois provide cabin rentals with varying amenities. Giant City State Park offers cabins through its CCC lodge, featuring a restaurant on-site and comfortable accommodations. Touch of Nature Education Center provides cabins along Little Grassy Lake with fire pits and fireplaces where wood is supplied. Dixon Springs State Park Campground includes cabin options with electrical hookups and access to shower facilities. According to one visitor at Touch of Nature, "Camp amenities include lodges, cabins, shelters, parking, fire pits/fireplaces all with wood supplied, amphitheaters, fishing along Little Grassy Lake, and trails." Most cabins include basic furnishings, while some offer kitchenettes or access to communal cooking areas.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Bear Branch Campground offers cabins starting at $40 per night with access to shower houses and marked trails. Arrowhead Lake Campground includes primitive cabin options with lake views and a well-maintained walking trail. Most cabins are pet-friendly, though specific policies vary by location. A reviewer at Giant City State Park noted, "There's a very nice lodge with a good restaurant, and the cabins here are pretty good too." Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when occupancy rates increase. Some locations like Camp Ondessonk and Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point operate year-round, providing forest cabins in all seasons.

Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing refrigerators and microwaves. Cabins at Hayes Canyon and Crab Orchard Lake include more extensive amenities with water hookups and electricity. Basic supplies can be purchased at camp stores within Giant City State Park and several other locations. For extended stays, the towns of Makanda, Carterville, and Johnston City offer grocery stores within driving distance. Visitors staying in cabins during winter months should bring additional blankets, as heating systems vary in effectiveness.

Best Cabin Sites Near Buncombe, Illinois (26)

    1. Giant City State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 457-4836

    "Kind of a bare bones campground but this state park does offer rock climbing (if you have the expertise and your own gear)."

    "The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground."

    2. Touch of Nature Education Center

    5 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 453-1121

    "Camp Amenities include: lodges, cabins, shelters, parking, fire pits/ fireplaces all with wood supplied, amphitheater s, fishing along Little Grassy Lake, trails, swing set."

    3. Dixon Springs State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Grantsburg, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 949-3394

    "We were a bit nervous about this campground when reading reviews and seeing the location (there is an Impact Incarceration Program that shares the border), but I'm glad we found it."

    "Most are shaded with rings or fire pits. Great family friendly place. Trails and roads maintained well."

    4. Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point

    1 Review
    Makanda, IL
    14 miles
    Website

    "The beach at the end of the loop opened up to a huge lake that wrapped around the corners. Others must have access because there were some early morning fishermen out there."

    5. Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR

    6 Reviews
    Bargerville, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 985-4983

    "Overall the campground was full but not very many people around. Appears many locals take spots on the weekends & then hold onto them during the week."

    "This is a quiet family campground, most spots are lake side. Very spacious and lots of trees. First come first serve, and the park was full most of the time we were here."

    6. Arrowhead Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 983-3535

    "Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility."

    "Campground was nice and clean, has a beautiful walking trail, the camp host was nice. The restrooms and showers were super clean. Enjoyed our stay will definitely be back."

    7. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    23 miles

    $30 / night

    "High lines behind sites.  Stalls can be reserved. some sites are full hookup. Primitive camping also available.  CALL them for more info at 270-205-7138.  Arena and huge event barn on site."

    "I will be back next time I'm near shawnee."

    8. Bear Branch Campground

    2 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 672-4249

    $30 - $200 / night

    "Under new ownership buy many cabins from 40 a night on up nice shower houses electric sewer and water at a lot of sites great trails well marked maps available stalls available store and restaurant to"

    9. Hayes Canyon Campground

    1 Review
    Eddyville, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 672-4751

    $15 - $32 / night

    "A luxurious crowded but nice campsites older stalls cabins available great trails and maps available store and cowboy church. Permanent sites available"

    10. Camp Ondessonk

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    Ozark, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 695-2489

    $6 - $16 / night

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Guide to Buncombe

Cabin camping near Buncombe, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to unwind in scenic surroundings while enjoying modern amenities.

Explore the Trails of Shawnee National Forest

Cabins are Available at Camp Ondessonk

  • Stay in cozy cabins at Camp Ondessonk, which offers a rustic experience surrounded by the beauty of nature.
  • Experience the spacious and beautiful equestrian lodge at Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground, perfect for those looking to ride out into the Shawnee National Forest.
  • Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere at Bear Branch Campground, where cabins provide a comfortable retreat after a day of outdoor activities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Buncombe, IL is Giant City State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 24 reviews.

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