Best Glamping near Elizabethtown, IL

Southern Illinois's glamping options include accommodations with modern comforts surrounded by natural beauty in the Shawnee National Forest area. Cave-in-Rock State Park and Shawnee Forest Campground provide upscale camping experiences with climate-controlled units and enhanced amenities beyond traditional camping. "Very beautiful campground and park. Very spacious sites, and there was hardly anyone there, so it seemed like we had the campground to ourselves," noted one visitor about Cave-in-Rock State Park. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground and Bear Branch Campground round out the glamping inventory with their canvas tent and yurt options that include comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, allowing guests to experience nature without sacrificing comfort.

The Ohio River region's glamping sites connect visitors with exceptional outdoor experiences while providing premium accommodations. Campers at these locations have direct access to hiking trails through scenic woodlands, fishing opportunities, and cave exploration. One reviewer highlighted, "The sites are well maintained and the area is BEAUTIFUL." Proximity to Garden of the Gods, one of Illinois' most spectacular natural formations, adds significant appeal to these glamping destinations. Most sites operate from spring through fall, though Cave-in-Rock State Park and Shawnee Forest Campground maintain year-round availability. Beyond the campground boundaries, guests can explore nearby attractions including the Ohio River scenic byway, local wineries, and historical sites that showcase the region's rich river pirate history, all while returning to comfortable glamping pods each evening.

Best Glamping Sites Near Elizabethtown, Illinois (26)

    1. Cave-in-Rock State Park

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

    "General: I was a bit apprehensive about this state park because it did not take reservations, so we made sure to arrive by 11 am but we had no reason to worry – compared to other Illinois campgrounds"

    "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..."

    2. Pine Ridge

    17 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 658-2111

    $10 / night

    "This place is very close to where you need to be. Outpost in between sells food, firewood, ice etc. Very basic campsite for drive up. People were very respectful, very dog friendly."

    "We arrived on a Thursday and there were plenty of open spots. Friday they open some of the other loops up for more people to stay and it did fill up for the weekend. "

    3. Oak Point Campground

    9 Reviews
    Grantsburg, IL
    20 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."

    4. Shawnee Forest Campground

    36 Reviews
    Vienna, IL
    31 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!"

    5. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    17 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. Bear Branch Campground

    2 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    16 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"

    7. Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    21 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 362-4840

    $20 - $256 / night

    "Grand Rivers KY Canal Campground at Barkley Lake COE Site 111 This is a great COE campground located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with views of the Barkley Dam."

    "I stopped here on my way back home splitting up a 14 hour drive. The campsite was clean and had a good size. Each campsite has fire pit, tent pad and picnic table.

    The bathrooms were clean."

    8. Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA

    11 Reviews
    Calvert City, KY
    31 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."

    9. Harmonie State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $30 / 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."

    "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. Lots of trees for shade."

    10. Cypress Lakes RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Gilbertsville, KY
    31 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Elizabethtown, IL

280 Reviews of 26 Elizabethtown Campgrounds


  • D
    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.
    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.

  • Nichole M.
    Dec. 14, 2018

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    Good basecamp for surrounding activity, not the best for camping with kids

    Pros:

    Secluded campground

    Beautiful area

    Cons:

    You're camping basically in a ravine.

    No fire pit

    We had site 15 and my in-laws had site 16 over Labor Day weekend 2018.

    It took us over an hour to try and level our pop-up camper because the site was so steep. Our neighbors had the same problem. We took the advice of a fellow camper on here and brought an extension cord and we were so glad we did, I think my in-laws ended up needing it.

    When we arrived I was disappointed to find that we didn't have a firepit, only an old grill that had a hole in the bottom, rendering it useless. Luckily my in-laws had a firepit so we had our fires over there. We do most of our cooking in cast iron over the fire, so a fire pit is a huge requirement for us. Our site was so steep it was hard for our two young children to walk and play on our site (4yo and 1.5yo) so we spent most of the time at their site anyway. The campsite we were on just wasn't that great for small children, but wouldn't be bad if you were in a tent without small children. Site 16 was great though.

    Saturday night, we could hear a drunken group of about 20 with their speakers blasting music across the campground, so loud we couldn't hear each other talking around the campfire. I'm not normally one to complain about music at a campground, but this was overkill and was well into after quiet hours. Every so often you could tell that they were told to turn it down, but it only lasted a few minutes before it was cranked up again. It shut down probably around mid-night, but with two small kids it made for a long night.

    The bathrooms were decent, one toilet would shoot water out of the top when you flushed. I didn't use the showers but they looked clean for a campground shower.

    The LBL area is what made the trip worth it. We basically used the campground as a base camp to explore the area, which is a beautiful. We saw several deer within the park. The bison and elk prarie is a must see, the kids loved it. We drove to the Golden Pond visitors center and spent several hours at the Homeplace Living history village. Since it was Labor Day weekend they had a lot of events going on. We're now planning another trip back to the LBL area, just not at the same campground.

  • L
    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.

  • Abigaile J.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Turkey Bay Vehicle Area & Campground

    Nice campground for a fast stop, not really a week long area

    YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE VISITOR CENTER TO PAY FOR A CAMPING PERMIT AND OHV USE!

    For the Turkey Bay OHV area each site is just a picnic table and a fire pit and the sites are not numbered- it’s more a first come first serve. The sites though are close to the entrance and you park right next to the site. This site also is for RVs and tent camping but there is no water or electric access but is within walking distance of the gatehouse. The gatehouse has ice and sodas for sale to each camper.

    OHVs for rent at the visitor center (just about 2 miles down the road) and trails marked specifically for them, also a couple hiking trails nearby! Bathrooms and trash onsite!

    There is a dump station and potable water about a mile or so up the road near the Hunters Check Station and it’s only about 2 miles out from the Golden Pond planetarium and trails! Great area!

  • Staci R.
    Aug. 28, 2022

    Energy Lake Campground

    Best campground in north side of Land Between the Lakes

    Energy Lake campground is well planned, the staff are amazing, and with a little planning, the best option for affordable camping that puts you on a small natural preserve lake perfect for kayaking and SUP boarding. Most difficult thing is remembering to fill the fresh water tank (if you are RV'ing) before you set up!! Electricity is on almost every site (there are a couple sites in a few areas that do not have electric & therefor have a reduced rental rate). Each area has "city" water available at hose bibs located in central locations in each area.  Some sites have waterfront "views" with trails going down to the lake, others have waterfront walk in availability.  You can also drive to the beach (it's got imported sand deposited there every new season!), and there are several areas to launch NONMOTORIZED watercraft. There are restrictions on this lake due to the wildlife refuge and preserve in the back of the lake - no motorized watercraft of any sort. There is camp fire wood, propane and a very small selection of necessities available at the entry gate/check-in. Closest retail store, gas station and alcohol is approximately 10-12 miles from the campground. This campground attracts a lot of tent & car campers as well as small RV's, and there are almost always smaller walk up sites available if the reservation system says there are no available positions. You will want to call before you haul though, because a few of those walk ups are less than 20 feet in length.

    AREA B is only cabins... and the cabins are basically one room cabins, with bunks and a queen or full sized bed, with electric and AC. You still have to treck to the bath house for toilet, shower and the hose bib for water. The cabin basically just provides sleeping shelter.

  • Madison K.
    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.

  • j
    Mar. 31, 2019

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Edge of lower eastern Indiana

    Over 200 gravel sites many sloping so choose wisely. 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. Water nearby. River with boat launch in park. Lots of bike trails. Large pool with water slide open in the summer. Same for nature center. Great trees. Quiet. Quirky little town of New Harmony nearby.

  • Frank H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Top Flight State Park

    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. Lots of trees for shade. Bathhouses in each area with showers and toilets. Very clean & well maintained. Some areas with children playgrounds. The park has multiple picnic areas and shelters. There are a couple of ponds. There is a boat launch at the Wabash River. There is a good size swimming pool (though closed at my visit for the pandemic). Park sells firewood for individual fire pits at each site. Electric hookups at most tent sites. Water spigots near each bathhouse.


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