Top Tent Camping near Campbell Hill, IL

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Best Tent Sites Near Campbell Hill, IL (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    1. Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    16 Reviews
    47 Photos
    9 Saves

    Turkey Ridge is for campers who want a serene outdoor experience. It is a Class C walk-in campground that includes camp pads, picnic tables, cooking grills and showers. Drinking water and toilets are located near the parking lots.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from North Marcum Day Use Area

    2. North Marcum Day Use Area

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    11 Saves

    Overview

    Congratulations! Youve just discovered the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Whether youre looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, youll find it here.

    Natural Features:

    North Marcum Day Use Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. Plenty of shade and a large sandy boat in are, make this day use area desirable for a day on scenic Rend Lake. Rend Lake is made up of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land.

    Wildlife in the area includes white tailed deer, wild turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year.

    Recreation:

    Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away youll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.

    Facilities:

    North Marcum Day Use Area features two large picnic shelters with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelters can accommodate up to 75 guests each, and the area has a boat ramp, playground, and dock all within walking distance.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Showers
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      3. Apple Creek Conservation Area

      1 Review
      1 Save

      Apple Creek Conservation Area is located in northeast Cape Girardeau County, three miles east of New Wells on Route CC. The Missouri Department of Conservation created Apple Creek Conservation Area in 1986 with the purchase of 2,100 acres from several landowners. Steep hills and narrow valleys characterize this area, and approximately 2.5 miles of Apple Creek stream frontage forms its northern border. The Conservation Department has created watering ponds and planted food plots and agricultural crops within the forest to provide additional food sources for wildlife.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Trash
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        4. Blue Heron Campground & Marina

        1 Review
        8 Saves
        • Electric Hookups
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Showers
        • Toilets

        $15 - $20 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

        5. Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

        3 Reviews
        10 Photos
        2 Saves

        Backpackers enjoying their commune with nature will appreciate the solitude of the individual campsites in the Class C Backpack campground. Located a half-mile from the Turkey Ridge primitive campground parking lot, these woodland sites have cooking grills, toilets and showers. Water and trash receptacles are available at the Turkey Ridge parking lot. You're reminded to be careful with your fires and to pack out what you pack in.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Drinking Water
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp
        Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Lake Camp

        6. Dutchman Lake Camp

        3 Reviews
        6 Photos
        44 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from Buck Ridge  -  Lake Of Egypt

        7. Buck Ridge - Lake Of Egypt

        2 Reviews
        1 Photo
        8 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Trash
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          8. Mandolin Grove

          1 Review
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Tent Cabin
          Camper-submitted photo from Willow Springs Campground
          Camper-submitted photo from Willow Springs Campground
          Camper-submitted photo from Willow Springs Campground
          Camper-submitted photo from Willow Springs Campground

          9. Willow Springs Campground

          1 Review
          4 Photos
          2 Saves

          Private property sunken into the Shawnee National Forest.

          • Fires
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Trash
          • Firewood Available
          • Showers

          $20 - $125 / night

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            10. Lake Girardeau Conservation Area

            2 Reviews
            11 Saves
            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Phone Service
            • ADA Access
            • Tents
            • Standard (Tent/RV)
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          Recent Tent Reviews In Campbell Hill

          385 Reviews of 12 Campbell Hill Campgrounds


          • GB N.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from DD Hwy Campground
            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.
            Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek
            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.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Dam East - Mcnair Campground
            Sep. 28, 2024

            Dam East - Mcnair Campground

            Location Great for Travel

            McNair ACE: Tate 4 for cleanliness and stopover location for travels on nearby highway. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

            (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

            Overall Rating: 4 Price 2024: $ 9w interagency pass Security: no Usage during visit: 1/3 Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: no Site Spacing: closer Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: No Outside Road Noise: no Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: yes Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Nice flush Showers: small private Cell Service (AT&T): 2-3 bars Setting: near lake Recent Weather: 80s Insects: no Host: yes Rig Size: large Sites: Outside sites are by far the best. 16,17,18 are favorites .

          • 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
            Camper-submitted photo from Trail Of Tears State Park
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from Hilltop Campground
            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.

          • Wil V.
            Camper-submitted photo from Benton KOA
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from South Marcum Campground
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from Archway RV Park
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from Gun Creek
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Campground
            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.

          • Michelle K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
            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!

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          • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
            Camper-submitted photo from Willow Springs Campground
            Mar. 1, 2024

            Willow Springs Campground

            New to the Dyrt!

            Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

          • Logan W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Giant City State Park
            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
            Camper-submitted photo from Pyramid State Park
            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

          • David F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
            Nov. 30, 2023

            Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

            Southern Illinois getaway

            Great campground away from roads and noise. Goreville is small local town with grocery store and service station for supplies. South LOOP sites 1-23 are first come sites. NORTH LOOP SITES 24 - 59 Reservable at https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ Some 50 amp sites (4, 6, 18, 32, 36, 38, 47, 48) rest have 30 amp. See map in photos. WATER potable at Dump Station also 5 hydrants scattered amongst camp sites. TENT and Equestrian camps take road to the south west of lake.

          • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
            Nov. 14, 2023

            Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

            Quiet in November

            We do most of our RV travel in the early spring and late fall.  Ferne Clyffe does not take reservations after November 1, so its first come first served.  Payment is deposited in a kiosk near the black water dump site.  This was not well explained on the signage or websites, but, at least in mid-November, there were enough experienced campers around to explain things. 

            Otherwise, Ferne Clyffe is gorgeous. Great for star-gazing. Lots of mature oak and sycamore trees that I'm sure provide nice shade in summer.  In mid-November, there's lots of deer hunters, which means it gets quiet early in the evening.  Spaces are of moderate size on the interior, and are more spread out on the perimteter.

          • Matthew L.
            Camper-submitted photo from Little Grassy Lake Campground
            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.

          • B
            Camper-submitted photo from Hawn State Park
            Sep. 5, 2023

            Hawn State Park

            Not for Holiday Weekends

            The sites are in close proximity to one another so it gets crowded during Holiday weekends. Aside from that, the park is peaceful, very clean, and full of surprises.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Benton KOA
            Aug. 23, 2023

            Benton KOA

            Good experience

            T-Mobile worked well- issues connecting to site Wi-Fi- staff pleasant- clean- didn’t use showers- small camp store available



          Guide to Campbell Hill

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

          What to do:

          • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails at Giant City State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter.” Another camper noted, “The hiking trails are beautiful, and not too crowded.”
          • Fishing: Head to Gun Creek for some fishing fun. A reviewer shared, “Excellent park but many sites aren’t flat. Not all have water, septic. Clean facilities.”
          • Wildlife Watching: At Washington County State Recreation Area, you can enjoy nature. One camper said, “Lots of nature sounds at night,” making it a great spot for animal lovers.

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites. A visitor at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground mentioned, “Campground clean, peaceful, campsites are paved.” Another camper at Perryville RV Resort said, “Very well kept and clean campground.”
          • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. A reviewer at South Sandusky Campground noted, “The neighbors were super nice and it appeared there were many long-term campers!”
          • Scenic Views: Campers love the picturesque settings. One visitor at Crab Orchard Lake Campground said, “It was absolutely gorgeous. Very quiet area too.”

          What you should know:

          • Reservation System: Some campgrounds have complicated reservation systems. A camper at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground mentioned, “The reservation system and finding a spot was overly complicated for a first timer.”
          • Noise Levels: Be prepared for some noise, especially near highways. A visitor at Benton KOA warned, “1 side is directly on the freeway VERY loud.”
          • Wildlife Caution: Keep an eye on your food. A camper at Crab Orchard Lake Campground reported, “We saw a raccoon go right through our campsite.”

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. One family at South Marcum Campground enjoyed, “The playground was fun and safe.”
          • Short Hiking Trails: Choose campgrounds with easy trails for little ones. A parent at Giant City State Park Campground said, “We found several short but gorgeous hiking trails, which was perfect for our young children.”
          • Safety First: Ensure the campground is safe and has nearby restrooms. A family at Washington County State Recreation Area felt, “It was very safe and had close restrooms and playgrounds.”

          Tips from RVers:

          • Level Sites: Check for level sites to avoid hassle. A reviewer at Gun Creek mentioned, “Not all spots are level. Electric on most but not all have water.”
          • Cell Service: Be aware of cell service availability. An RVer at South Sandusky Campground noted, “We got 2 bars on Verizon and T-Mobile.”
          • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. A camper at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground mentioned, “There is a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking.”

          Camping near Campbell Hill, Illinois, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful getaway.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Campbell Hill, IL?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Campbell Hill, IL is Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 16 reviews.

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