Best Cabin Camping near Cave-In-Rock, IL

Cabins near Cave-In-Rock State Park offer electric heating, furnished interiors, and options for lakeside views. At Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground, cabins provide camping essentials while maintaining proximity to natural attractions. Most locations include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and refrigerators. "The cabins looked really nice and with a view of the river. I would definitely go back and recommend!" according to one visitor who appreciated the scenery and comfort. Bear Branch Campground and Hayes Canyon Campground also maintain cabin rentals with reliable electric service and picnic areas.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers full-service cabins with amenities beyond basic accommodations. Reservation requirements vary by season, with summer months typically requiring advanced booking. Most cabins in the region are pet-friendly, though additional fees may apply. Energy Lake Campground provides camper cabins with air conditioning, particularly valuable during summer heat. One camper noted, "A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat. The cabins were clean and comfortable with cold AC."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from primitive fire pits to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. On-site camp stores at locations like Cave-in-Rock State Park sell essential items, though selection is limited. Firewood is available at most cabin locations for outdoor cooking and evening fires. Visitors staying at KOA-style cabins near Kentucky Lake have access to larger camp stores with expanded food options. Bathroom facilities range from shared bathhouse access to private in-cabin restrooms, depending on the cabin classification and price point.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cave-In-Rock, Illinois (29)

    1. Cave-in-Rock State Park

    14 Reviews
    Cave-In-Rock, IL
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 289-4325

    "**Cave in Rock State **Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip."

    "Nice shower house. Quick walk to cave in rock or the cave in rock restaurant. Very few campers. Large open grassy areas. Lots of deer…and ticks."

    2. Moffitt Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Morganfield, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 333-4845

    "Very secluded camping."

    3. Birdsville Riverside RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Smithland, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 928-2772

    $45 - $65 / night

    "This little gem is off the beaten path but well worth it! Super nice owner, very clean small park without a lot of extra frills. All open sites waterfront, 30 or 50 amp, sewer and water hookups."

    "Sites alternated pull in and back in sharing water and electric pedestals. Lots of space on door side of TT. Trash picked up daily from end of the site."

    4. Dixon Springs State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Grantsburg, IL
    28 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."

    5. 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."

    6. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $20 - $23 / night

    "I chose site 39 and it was close to level. Well spaced.Vault toilets and bathhouses. Only lower camp area bathhouse open before summer.Garbage bin overflowing. Fire pit, table, electric. Playgrounds."

    "This is a huge state park! There are lots and lots of campsites in this state park bordering the Wabash River. Sites are divided into smallish areas some for tents, some for RVs and some mixed."

    7. Double M Campground

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    Karbers Ridge, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 275-4440

    8. Hayes Canyon Campground

    1 Review
    Eddyville, TN
    23 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"

    9. Bear Branch Campground

    2 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    24 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"

    10. Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA

    11 Reviews
    Calvert City, KY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 395-5841

    "There is a nice dog park with disposable bags. Our site overlooks a nice little pond. There is a clean laundry facility and heated restroom and showers."

    "There is actually grass, not gravel, around the sites. There are trees and flowers and it is quite pleasant. With KOA you expect water, electric and sewer hookups."

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Cabin Reviews near Cave-In-Rock, IL

215 Reviews of 29 Cave-In-Rock Campgrounds


  • Brad S.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    Cool campground with great views!

    Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals. Full hookups on most sites including cable, and lakeside sites have the “honey wagon” that comes around to empty tanks. WiFi is pretty ok. Cell reception is good. Cabin rental and seasonal sites available.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2018

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Up on the rock

    Cave in Rock State Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip. Weekday visits will supply you with more things to do but weekend adventures are just as fun. 

    If your coming from the Kentucky side first there is Amish country to visit. Check in Marion for what’s available and where (fill your gas tank up!)

    Next there is the ferry ride across. If you’ve done it a lot no big deal, but my kids used to love it every time.

    Write your directions down for this whole area, the cell phone coverage is spotty and it will keep frustration down.

    Signage will greet you as soon as you exit the ferry and Cave in Rock city has several small businesses you might want to visit. Plus a bunch of painted bikes...

    To the right down the road a bit and your in the park.

    The RV area is spread throughout a hilly, tree’d area, after being in Army Corp of Engineers last week which uses every foot of area available this campground seems huge and vacant. There were many sites occupied they are spread out across a huge area which is awesome. There is a playground near the showerhouse and a pond back in behind the playground.

    The primitive area is up another hill back in the woods, my favorite. Two handicap accessible spots next to the pit toilet let’s everyone have some fun. 

    If you want a shower you have to return to the RV area. These basic sites have a grill, fire pit and picnic table. Some are pretty level some not so much ;) Best of all there are several options if you have a Tentstile. 

    We took a 2 mile loop hike across to the lodge, along the cliff face and down to the cave. A lot of history here and some nice views. 

    This was our second outing with our new to us EVAC Trailer (www.evactrailer.com) I added some metal poles and a tarp and bam! we have an impromptu sitting area. The tool box made a nice meal prep and cooking area. Still looking at other ideas, but it’s a sturdy little trailer that is serving its purpose well!

  • Abigaile J.
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Tanglewood Campground & RV Resort

    Wonderful experience!

    This site is completely RV/mobile camping! It’s easy to access and well taken care of in means of landscaping, our site was also right next to the front and the store!

    Our site included a picnic table, water access, electrical outlets and a fire pit. The lake is nearby and there is an access near the entrance of the campgrounds.

    The grounds are well taken care of as I had previously said and honestly very inviting, the people are very nice and have an entire area for kids!

    I’d recommend Tanglewood!

  • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Nice and quiet

    Quiet campground. Nice shower house. Quick walk to cave in rock or the cave in rock restaurant. Very few campers. Large open grassy areas. Lots of deer…and ticks. Campground host is really nice but the ranger is a pain

  • B
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Charming Place

    We drove up through the Amish Country. Saw a lady mowing her lawn barefoot with a horse. We made it up to the ferry which is a quick fun ride. By the time we got to Cave-in Rock, we were hungry. There is a little diner right inside the park that I cannot say enough great things about! We all thought we would grab something light before we hiked but once we saw the menu and the prices we could not pass on some hearty comfort food and a beer served in an ice cold mug! The waitress was so sweet and took our picture for us and gave us directions to get to Garden of the Gods on our way out. We did not actually camp here but the cabins looked really nice and with a view of the river. I would definitely go back and recommend!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Energy Lake Campground

    Nice!

    Large camping area w/several loops. One which will soon be all rental cabins. Each loop has its own restroom/shower house and all are near the lake( some closer then others) canoe rental or bring your own, basketball court and playground as well as swimming area. There is direct access to one of the many trails in LBL and several within easy biking or driving distance. The staff was very helpful.

  • N
    May. 11, 2017

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Boldlygo

    I love this park! Camping, cabins, hiking, horseback, swimming, and even mini golf. There are numerous trails, and a plethora of wildlife. We even saw a bald eagle within 15 minutes drive from the park.

  • E
    Jan. 11, 2020

    Energy Lake Campground

    Very Good

    A friend and I and our 4 kids stayed in a camper cabin here in September. We normally tent camp but it was a weekend with record heat. I love this campground as an alternative to Hillman Ferry, where we have often stayed. The cabins were clean and comfortable with cold AC, the hosts were friendly and the no-wake lake and canoe rentals were fun. I would advise checking with the hosts about canoe and kayak rentals upon check in, there is limited availability when camp is full and hot weather can also affect. This campground is also in a good location to explore all LBL has to offer when compared to Hillman, it's closer to the Elk and Bison Prairie and Wranglers Campground, as well as the Nature Station, which is great for us since we like to trail ride and hike. Downfall is the beach is muddy and rocky and the playground is old with just a metal slide and swings. We didn't want to swim here so maybe plan on doing that elsewhere at the lakes. Next time we will camp, likely on loop D, which had some nice lakeview sites. You can't see the water from the cabin loop. There is spotty cell service throughout the campground.

  • Kacie E.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Beautiful and Spacious

    First of all, the drive to Dawson Springs is GORGEOUS. Rolling hills, farmland, trees, really gets you in the mood! Upon arrival, the camp store worker was very friendly, gave us a campground map and hiking map and answered all of our questions. We stayed in the regular campground but they also have a campground for people with horses/horse trailers, as the park has horse trails to go on as well! We didn’t swim in the lake, but it did look beautiful and looked to be a nice place to swim and kayak and paddle boat (which they have for rental as well). The hiking trails are gorgeous and vary in length and intensity. The spot that we were at had plenty of room to spread out and relax. One side had the picnic table and fire pit, and the other side was a grassy area with trees where we hung our hammock. It was stunning! We will definitely be back!


Guide to Cave-In-Rock

Cabin camping near Cave-In-Rock, Illinois offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at Cave-in-Rock State Park

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Cave-in-Rock State Park, where cabins provide a comfortable retreat amidst beautiful scenery.
  • The park features spacious cabins that allow easy access to hiking trails and the nearby Ohio River, making it ideal for outdoor exploration.
  • With amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, your cabin experience here is both convenient and enjoyable.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the stunning trails at High Knob Campgrounds, which cater to equestrians and hikers alike, offering a unique way to experience the natural beauty of the area.
  • Visit the Moffitt Rec Area for fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities, all while enjoying the serene surroundings of the lake.
  • Take a short drive to Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground, where you can ride horses or hike through the picturesque Shawnee National Forest.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $20 to $40

  • At Cave-in-Rock State Park, cabin rates start at around $20, making it an affordable option for families looking to enjoy nature.
  • The Moffitt Rec Area offers cabins with prices typically around $30, providing a great value for a peaceful getaway.
  • For a more luxurious experience, consider Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground, where cabin rentals can go up to $40, ensuring a comfortable stay with plenty of amenities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cave-In-Rock, IL is Cave-in-Rock State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.

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