Best Cabin Camping near Carbondale, IL

Are you in need of a campground near Carbondale, IL? Carbondale is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Carbondale. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Cabin Sites Near Carbondale, Illinois (25)

    1. Giant City State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    8 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. Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR

    6 Reviews
    Bargerville, IL
    5 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."

    3. Touch of Nature Education Center

    5 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    7 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."

    4. Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Murphysboro, IL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 684-2867

    "We had pit toilets, but had to drive elsewhere for showers. I would come back again."

    "Regular state park stuff. The group camping area was very nice. It is a large, separate area. We had the whole area to ourselves each time we took the scouts."

    5. Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point

    1 Review
    Makanda, IL
    8 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."

    6. Arrowhead Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    18 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. South Marcum Campground

    16 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $16 - $44 / night

    "South Marcum Campground is a Corp of Engineers campground just of I-57 in southern Illinois with over 100 reservable campsites. Sites have 30 & 50 amp Electric hookups."

    "This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake."

    8. Gun Creek

    20 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

    "There are sites with electric, water, and sewer. Several sites are right on Rend Lake. Most sites have concrete picnic tables and fire rings."

    "RV or tent, book online at Recreation.Gov not all spots are level. Electric on most but not all have water. Campfire area and picnic table provided."

    9. Benton KOA

    12 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 439-4860

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

    "The spaces were large and roomy. Showers and bathroom were very nice, too. We didn’t use any of the other amenities because we were just passing through."

    10. Sharp Rock Falls Recreation

    1 Review
    Ava, IL
    17 miles
    +1 (618) 763-5511

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

    The Solar Eclipse Event "PARK @ THE MOON"

    Extended or early arrivals welcome."

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Guide to Carbondale

Cabin camping near Carbondale, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Amenities that enhance your stay

  • Enjoy modern conveniences like electric hookups and clean shower facilities at Gun Creek, ensuring a comfortable cabin experience.
  • Benefit from pet-friendly policies at Touch of Nature Education Center, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
  • Take advantage of reservable sites at Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point, making planning your cabin getaway a breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Carbondale, IL?

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

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