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Best Cabin Camping near Carlinville, IL

148 Reviews

Several cabin accommodations are available within an hour's drive of Carlinville, Illinois, including both rustic and furnished options. Beaver Dam State Park Campground offers cabin stays with electrical hookups and fire rings with adjustable grates for cooking. Rustic Acres Jellystone provides family-friendly cabin rentals with access to recreational amenities including a swimming pool, fishing pond, and scheduled activities. Country Bend Campground features air-conditioned cabins alongside outdoor recreation options. "The air conditioned cabins are a camper's dream with great staff always happy to see you," according to one visitor feedback on amenities.

Cabin styles near Carlinville range from basic rustic structures to more comfortable KOA-style accommodations. Springfield KOA and St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA offer standardized cabin rentals with consistent amenities and reliable service. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends when demand peaks. Most properties are pet-friendly but may charge additional fees or have specific pet policies. Seasonal operation varies by property—Sangchris Lake State Park Campground cabins are available from April 1 to January 16, while others like Springfield KOA operate from April through November. One guest mentioned, "We had a great time with lots of activities to keep the kiddos busy," highlighting the family-oriented nature of many cabin properties.

Most cabins provide basic furnishings but guests typically need to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties—some offer only outdoor fire rings while others include indoor cooking equipment. The Walmart in Carlinville provides convenient access to groceries and camping supplies for cabin guests. Properties like Country Bend Campground offer on-site markets where basic provisions can be purchased. Cabins at Beaver Dam State Park benefit from proximity to a restaurant serving meals, with one visitor noting that "the breakfast at the restaurant is great!"

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Best Cabin Sites Near Carlinville, Illinois (16)

    1. Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Carlinville, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 854-8020

    "All sites are shaded and mostly level with pull-thru or back-in parking. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grate over it."

    "Clean bathrooms and shower. Nice big common areas. A nice big lake for fishing. It’s a real pretty place to just get away for a weekend or so."

    2. Country Bend Campground

    10 Reviews
    Litchfield, IL
    13 miles
    Website

    $25 - $40 / night

    "This beautiful campground has many things to offer and is only a few minutes from the local drive in movie theater in Litchfield Illinois."

    "Pretty scenery to walk around.  Plenty of lakes/ponds to fish.  We couldn't boat while there due to COVID but look forward to going back and taking our kayaks.  Attentive and Friendly camp hosts."

    3. Rustic Acres Jellystone

    4 Reviews
    Litchfield, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 456-1122

    "Good pizza and amazing ice cream at the store! Kid fun and themed activities, bounce trampoline pillow, pool, etc. Friendly staff and good security."

    "We chose this campground because it was near our route and we needed a place to stay for one night."

    4. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup."

    "These walk in sites check all the boxes.  At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from. "

    5. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "Have camped here a few times and have walked the trails for years. I camped at the primitive sites my first time. The sites were clean and fairly well maintained for primitive."

    "Bathrooms are basic and in the front of the camp loops so you have a walk if you stay in the back like I did.  Also, water is in the center of the loop so not very convenient. "

    6. Springfield KOA

    9 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-7002

    "Shop has laundry, ice and oropane, there's free wifi. Sites have power and water, you have to go to dump station on the way out as there aren't individual sewers."

    "We called and the owner was willing to change our spot to a cabin with no notice. The cabins are nice and comfy and our friends camper spot was nice and spacious."

    7. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    26 Reviews
    St. Charles, MO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 387-5253

    $35 - $60 / night

    "The nicest spots are the ones by the lake, with only one neighbor and a better view of the lake. The staff are kind and helpful. Water and electric worked fine."

    "I've been to 370 Lakeside Park many times to walk around the huge lake and to hear concerts in the summer, but I had never camped there. Still haven't. I'll explain."

    8. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA

    13 Reviews
    Granite City, IL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-5160

    "We had tram tickets for the arch so we needed a shore power hookup for run the AC for our dog. This was a good spot for that. Some grass and shade, a pool and a playground for the kids."

    "Had shade and a nice concrete pad to park on. Good clean power. Clean bathrooms and pool looked like it was taken care of."

    9. Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    21 Reviews
    Chandlerville, IL
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 452-7741

    $6 / night

    "It was March, it was cold at night, but this ADA cabin had heat & electric, 5 beds with mattresses, beds with mattresses (2 pr bunks beds in the second room)."

    "We certainly didn’t expect the Prairie Lake Campground to be full in late October! Both loops were full, but there was just enough space for us to squeeze in for 2 nights!"

    10. Lake Taylorville City Campground

    4 Reviews
    Taylorville, IL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 824-5606

    "Campsite is on a man made Lake."

    "We have a permanent lake lot here. The marina is small and basic. Actually everything is basic here but it's still great to have 10 minutes from home."

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  • K
    Nov. 25, 2019

    Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    We had the place to ourselves

    It was March, it was cold at night, but this ADA cabin had heat & electric, 5 beds with mattresses, beds with mattresses (2 pr bunks beds in the second room). Cement sidewalks from parking area to toilets & cabins, each with a waterfront view, fire pit & picnic table. From our cabin we walked grassy paths to a lovely bridge. Around the pond's perimeter are dispersed sites for tent-camping or possibly day-use. It was a challenge to find the park entrance, at night, and the closest small town is about 10-miles away. The very reasonable cost was transacted online.

  • E
    Jul. 15, 2019

    Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    Spacious

    Primitive tent camping area is very spacious but bathrooms were dirty and gross.  The women’s bathroom near T3 didn’t have toilet paper the entire three days we stayed there.  I drove to other restrooms while we stayed there.   Shower house was nice, with one small shower stall and large ADA shower stall.  Camp host was friendly and helpful. The campground is just a few minutes from Carlinville Walmart and restaurants.

  • Tara L.
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Country Bend Campground

    Great experience!

    Big things happening at Country Bend Campgrounds in Montrgromy Co, IL. This beautiful campground has many things to offer and is only a few minutes from the local drive in movie theater in Litchfield Illinois. It has a pool, swing sets, playground, cabins, ponds with stocked fish, beautiful walking trails, camping, welcome center, baseball field, volleyball, games, horseshoes, paddle boats, miniature golf, and so much more. This family run business is under new management and is welcoming new seasonal campers and day campers with competitive pricing. This beautiful campground is nestled in a scenic area in the country and is pet friendly. It has clean shower houses with warm water. We just purchased our seasonal campsite earlier in the season. Come check out this amazing campground and all it has to offer! Our rough collies will be joining us at this dog friendly campground! There is always something to do here and the owners strive to make it a family place by providing many activities on the weekends. The owners have done an amazing job on this campground and have made it one of the best campgrounds around to create that lasting experience with our children before they grow up!!!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2025

    Springfield KOA

    Spacious Green Grounds

    Springfield KOA is actually in Rochester, but it is only about 25 mins into Springfield and all the wonderful Lincoln historic sites. The campground is very nice, a lot of amenities for families like pool, little bikes, miniature golf and horseshoes. Shop has laundry, ice and oropane, there's free wifi. Sites have power and water, you have to go to dump station on the way out as there aren't individual sewers. But there is grass, picnic table and fire ring at every site, trees all around.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2020

    Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    Nice campsites

    All sites are shaded and mostly level with pull-thru or back-in parking. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grate over it. Each site has electric, however the water spigots are scattered about. The restroom and shower house is very clean.

    There is a nice walking trail path that goes around the exterior of the lake. The lake has boat access and some good fishing spots. There is also a restaurant and store on the lake. The breakfast at the restaurant is great! Mosquitoes are bad, remember to bring repellent.

  • Susan L.
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    5 stars with a caveat

    This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup. I stayed here right after the fourth of July and because of the heat over this holiday weekend and a completely full campground, the electricity couldn’t meet the demand and a transformer blew. By the time I arrived the transformer was repaired, however the pedestals in the section I was supposed to stay in had a problem. I was supposed to stay in site 27, but after 3 attempts to get power at 3 different sites, number 24 was the winner and this was a great site! The campground hosts were fantastic in resolving the situation as well.

    Site 24 is huge and level with a picnic table and fire ring. Electric but no water at site. The site is totally private on one side because of a lake inlet and there’s a large back area right on the lake. The gravel pad is located right near a large, old bald cypress. 

    This park has multiple public use areas, 2 campgrounds, boat launches, fishing piers and a beach. I didn’t use the public restrooms because they were closed due to Covid-19. I was able to get internet with Verizon. 

    This state park felt like it was dropped into the middle of cornfields and made for a fun drive. The sunset views and stars were awesome!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Great Friendly, Family Park

    We certainly didn’t expect the Prairie Lake Campground to be full in late October! Both loops were full, but there was just enough space for us to squeeze in for 2 nights! (A few spaces seemed to be filled with deer hunters who were up and out quite early.) Site has electricity with water centrally located in the center of the loop. We needed a 100 ft fresh water hose to fill up. Luckily a friendly neighbor had one for us to borrow! Nice warm bath house had push button showers with locks on the stalls with a dry space to dress inside the stall. Lake has boat dock with about 6 slips. The point on the lake was a beautiful setting for a fall wedding on Saturday! Lots of families with kids riding bikes around the loop and some playing wiffle ball in the open field. Each spot had a picnic table and fire ring. Our spot, #78 sat under a tree with great shade. Bagged ice is available at 1st host site for $4 and a bundle of firewood for $6

  • Sherry W.
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Country Bend Campground

    Great family friendly campground

    Great place to stay and feel part of the community.  Pretty scenery to walk around.  Plenty of lakes/ponds to fish.  We couldn't boat while there due to COVID but look forward to going back and taking our kayaks.  Attentive and Friendly camp hosts. Pet friendly. Close to town if you've forgotten anything or want to have a restaurant dinner. Close to the highway for easy access.  Full hookup available. Monthly or Season also available.

  • L
    Aug. 3, 2021

    Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    Good place to rest and shower for the night

    Drive by, choose a spot, let the host know. We tent camped. The ground was relatively flat minus some tree stumps. Every site has a fire pit with adjustable grill, picnic tables, ours had a concrete slab for gatherings, 2 vehicle parking bumper to bumper. Outhouse was a short walk from us and was decent (no sink). Water spicket just beyond that. They’re sporadically placed. Our site was in the shade and not far from the road though there were others that were further back. We did some of the trails which were okay. Something to do, a bit of exercise, and it had some cute little bridges and stops to sit or step out onto the water (must be able bodied). It is a pond not a lake, I could see all points of it from one standing position. Also, no beavers, they left a long time ago. The showers were clean. Walmart is about ten minutes away if you need groceries. It’s a good stop if you’re passing through and need to rest, get a little walk in, shower. Definitely wouldn’t recommend for some one out of town or state who wants to plan a vacation here.

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