Best Glamping near Cairo, IL

Shawnee Forest Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations near the scenic Shawnee National Forest, offering luxury camping experiences with modern amenities. The property features canvas glamping tents with comfortable furnishings and convenient access to outdoor recreation. "This is a wonderful little Camp spot," one visitor noted, highlighting the peaceful setting that makes this glamping resort ideal for nature lovers seeking comfort in the wilderness. The Art Farm Women's Retreat also provides distinctive glamping options, including yurt-style accommodations set on rolling farmland. These glamping structures come equipped with electricity, comfortable beds, and access to clean shower facilities, creating an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort.

Visitors at The Art Farm Women's Retreat can enjoy the hot tub after a day of exploring nearby attractions or participate in art-focused activities during special retreats. The property sits on beautiful farmland just minutes from town amenities while maintaining a secluded, natural setting. According to a camper, "Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland, just minutes from town. They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets." Giant City State Park Campground provides additional glamping options within driving distance, offering access to extensive hiking trails and distinctive rock formations. Most glamping accommodations in the Cairo region are open year-round, though availability varies by season, with some luxury camping sites requiring advance reservations during peak periods.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cairo, Illinois (11)

1. Shawnee Forest Campground
36 Reviews
Vienna, IL
32 miles
Website
+1 (618) 658-0619
$40 / night
"Burn pit and cooking grill above the pit at every site I visited. Clean Air condition in the bathroom. Showers work great."

"There is no pool or activities for kids but we went out and explored the area

Beautiful walking/bike paths around the property

Hosts were very kind and helpful, we felt very welcomed!"
2. Boomland RV Park & Campground
1 Review
Cairo, MO
13 miles
+1 (573) 683-6108

3. The Art Farm Women’s Retreat
3 Reviews
Paducah, KY
22 miles
+1 (270) 217-2170
$30 - $90 / night
"They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets, and The Art Barn for larger groups, retreats or family reunions."

"Laura was quick to reply to questions and was waiting for us when we arrived. Spot was easy to get into. Quiet and peaceful. Hot tub was great! We didn't use the showers but they looked nice."
4. Giant City State Park Campground
24 Reviews
Makanda, IL
40 miles
Website
+1 (618) 457-4836
"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."

"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."

5. Oak Point Campground
9 Reviews
Grantsburg, IL
39 miles
Website
+1 (618) 949-3807
"We stayed as a larger group on a non-electric site. The sites were sort of close together but the trees still helped provide a sense of privacy."

"Next depending on which site you pick it can be a short walk to the lake and direct put in of your water craft. A very cool feature is that several of the sites are double."
6. Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA
11 Reviews
Calvert City, KY
46 miles
Website
+1 (270) 395-5841
"We only stayed one night but staff was very pleasant and sites are reasonable size. There is a nice dog park with disposable bags. Our site overlooks a nice little pond."

"Close to roads so there is lots of road noise. Clean. Very super friendly helpful staff."

7. Cypress Lakes RV Park
6 Reviews
Gilbertsville, KY
47 miles
Website
+1 (270) 395-4267
$49 / night
"The staff makes you feel like a friend immediately. Laundry is 1.50 per machine and the showers are large and clean."

"There is a small lake to fish in. Nice play ground for the kids. Also has many activities for the kids.
Will be going back, I really enjoyed it. The staff is very welcoming and friendly."
8. Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR
6 Reviews
Bargerville, IL
49 miles
Website
+1 (618) 985-4983
"We spent 5 nights on Site A5 at Crab Orchard Campground. All sites are FC/FS. Full hookups are in Loop B & it was full. Overall the campground was full but not very many people around."

"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."

9. Mandolin Grove
1 Review
Mason, KS
34 miles
Website
10. Bear Branch Campground
2 Reviews
Eddyville, IL
45 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"

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100 Reviews of 11 Cairo Campgrounds

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David N.
Scout
Sep. 9, 2019
Shawnee Forest Campground
Great place
Gary and his family are very polite and very happy to be helpful. Great prices. Burn pit and cooking grill above the pit at every site I visited. Clean Air condition in the bathroom. Showers work great. I stayed here twice, my family and I had a great time and met some really nice people.
Priscilla B.
Traveler
Sep. 7, 2019
Shawnee Forest Campground
Converted Golf Course w/fishing ponds
Relatively new. Has great potential. Located in Vienna, IL near Shawnee National Forest. It has 3 fish & release ponds. Sites were a bit hilly which stands to reason since it was converted from a golf course in 2016. Some sites are pretty long. It accommodated our 35ft. MH with attached car. Some sites are close together with very little shade. The campground had lots of open sites during our stay (3rd week in Aug), but during our stay 2 other short stay campers came in & they parked them right next to us. -Full hook ups available -Hosts were very friendly & provided insight to area. -Bath house - provided air conditioning. Although new & spacious there were only 4 in the entire campground & the toilet & shower were in same space. Upon arrival only 1 was open near us. Subsequently the 2nd was closed due to a water valve malfunction & wasn’t re-opened during our stay. My husband likes level sites & facilities he could use. He said he wouldn’t come back any time soon.
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Laura P.
Guide
Dec. 7, 2022
The Art Farm Women’s Retreat
Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland.
Lots of choice camping spots! Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland, just minutes from town. They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets, and The Art Barn for larger groups, retreats or family reunions.
Madison K.
Traveler
Jun. 21, 2021
Oak Point Campground
Peaceful and beautiful
We stayed as a larger group on a non-electric site. The sites were sort of close together but the trees still helped provide a sense of privacy. There were clean bathrooms with running water a short walk away, didn’t attempt to use the showers. We could easily walk to the trails and we went fishing in the lake. It was mild and quiet the days we went in Mid-May 2020. 🙂 Beautiful scenery.
Shana D.
Legend
Apr. 23, 2019
Giant City State Park Campground
Nice Campground & Beautiful Park!
We stayed Easter Weekend here in the campground and had a great time. The campground is clean and maintained. Some sites are gravel and some are asphalt. Not sure if they are upgrading a little at a time?? There are plenty of trees for shade. Some sites are close together and some have more room in between them. 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. No water hook up at each site, only electricity. . While you are here, check out the Lodge for dinner one night and climb to the top of the water tower observation deck for some amazing views! Make the quick drive to Makanda and explore the little hippy town. Don’t forget to take a stroll through the secret garden! . The Giant City Nature Trail and Devils Standtable were really pretty, easy strolls. The Trillium Trail is a little more rugged for those who prefer less crowded, slightly tougher trails.
Cassondra P.
Ranger
Jun. 18, 2023
Shawnee Forest Campground
Very clean and well kept - new campground
This campground is very clean! Large open sites- shade is minimal for most sites but we had a beautiful large site with some shade (site 51). They have new trees planted.

There is no pool or activities for kids but we went out and explored the area

Beautiful walking/bike paths around the property

Hosts were very kind and helpful, we felt very welcomed!

There is some freeway noise but didn’t bother us at all

Laundry and bathroom facilities were very clean - was great to do a laundry mid trip!
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Michael B.
Scout
Aug. 22, 2021
Shawnee Forest Campground
Great Clean Campground
While they cater mainly to RV's, they do allow pitching tents. Angela was super friendly and helpful in selecting a site best for pitching a tent. It was moderately busy with RVs. The bathrooms were very clean and grounds generally well kept. It's quiet at night but it is near the highway and a relatively slow main road, so you will get some traffic noise, especially if your not in a motor home. All in, it was a great quick stop for us as we travel north.
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Aaron K.
Scout
Jul. 26, 2021
Shawnee Forest Campground
EV Car Camping
I’m a novice car camper, sleeping in my Tesla Model 3. This campground is quiet and clean. The host is very friendly and knowledgeable. Each site has 50 amp electric service (so you can charge your EV with a NEMA 14-50 plug), fresh water, fire pits, and picnic tables. A nice stop to visit the Shawnee National Forest.
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Wendy T.
Guide
Feb. 25, 2024
Cypress Lakes RV Park
Looks are deceiving
Mostly seasonal and permanent with a few spots for weekly and overnight. All sites are level, gravel with concrete patios and fire rings. The staff makes you feel like a friend immediately. Laundry is 1.50 per machine and the showers are large and clean. Interstate 24 is half a mile from this campground and some of the best restaurants in the area are within walking distance.