Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Enfield, IL

Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area cabins near Enfield offer pet-friendly accommodations with electric hookups and lake access. No mattress is provided in the cabins, so campers should bring their own. The campground maintains very clean facilities and allows pets throughout the property with proper supervision. Camping areas include both lakeside spots and more secluded options among the trees. Sites feature electric service, and the area is described as peaceful and relaxing by regular visitors. The fishing is excellent, with 15hp motors permitted on the lake for anglers with boats.

Harmonie State Park Campground, approximately 30 miles from Enfield, provides another option for camping with dogs. The park features spacious, shaded campsites with electric hookups and multiple water spigots throughout for convenient access. Pets must remain leashed in all areas of the park. The campground includes three different playgrounds throughout the property and recently updated facilities. Hiking trails accommodate dogs on leashes, making it ideal for exercising pets while camping. During summer months, gnats can be problematic for both people and pets, so bringing appropriate insect repellent is recommended. The park also offers extensive biking trails and a swimming pool (no pets allowed in pool area), providing family activities while camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Enfield, Illinois (63)

    1. Harmonie State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $23 / night

    "Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer."

    "It was at the back of the campground, but close to the bathrooms/showers and just across from the playground. It was close enough to walk to the Nature Center and grab ice cream."

    2. Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

    3 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 773-4340

    $20 / night

    "Great fishing, 15hp motors allowed on the lake. Lake side camping spots available. Cabins are nice, FYI No mattress, bring your own."

    "Beautiful lake."

    3. Burrell Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 382-2693

    "The campground round was paved so nice for walking, hilly but nice. I didn’t have kids but I didn’t see activities available."

    4. Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground

    54 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 253-7114

    $10 / night

    "The sites were a bit too close to each other for us. Our dog needs more vegetation to mask other camper distractions. The campground is beautiful though."

    "Two of the reviews are not the Illinois subject area but of somewhere in the western US."

    5. Gun Creek

    21 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

    "Pet friendly and beautiful lake views from many of the camp sites. I recommend checking the grade of the camp site because some of the ones next to the lake were at a pretty big angle."

    "One of the first campgrounds that you come to at Rend Lake when you get off the highway, this campground has lots of positives and few negatives."

    6. South Marcum Campground

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

    $16 - $44 / night

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

    "They're very close to the Illinois state fair grounds. There are tent sites as well as RV sites that are very close to the lake."

    7. Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

    6 Reviews
    Johnsonville, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $9 - $28 / night

    "You also have easy access to stores in the surrounding towns."

    "Rend Lake is a large COE recreation area with 4 campgrounds, some with full hook ups for $28 a night, two dams, 2 beaches, several boat launches, a marina, golf course and a restaurant. "

    8. Pine Ridge

    17 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    34 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."

    "There is a 2 mile loop road that goers around the whole campground and down to a beach access point for a gorgeous lake. That was a perfect little g walk with the dog. Spectacular."

    9. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 629-2320

    "Wayne Fitzgerald State Park is on Rend Lake, just off I-57 in Southern Illinois. It’s a great place for camping, fishing and bikes."

    "Many of the sites are walk up only.  The sites have a lot of room to enjoy a relaxing weekend or set up yard games.  Rend lake is a good size lake with numerous areas to explore the water."

    10. Whittington Woods Campground

    12 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 435-3401

    "This campground is beautiful with lots of gardens and potted plants at a lot of the campsites The host is very friendly, the pool is well maintained, they have a dog park The Host even led us to our"

    "Short drive to Rend Lake, bike trails, kayaks, fishing. Also, a fun winery about 1 mile north! I do recommend this campground!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Enfield, IL

455 Reviews of 63 Enfield Campgrounds


  • Chelsea D.
    Apr. 24, 2020

    Marion Campground & RV Park

    Would come back as a last resort...

    This is a stop-over type of campground. The sites are very close together with no privacy. There are some pull-thru sites, which is convenient. It is right next to interstate 57, so unless you're inside your camper, you'll definitely be listening to the highway. This is a pet-friendly campground, and they have a little dog park. They have a shower/laundry facility which is also convenient, especially if you're out on a big trip. Overall, it's certainly not a bad campground, but the highway noise really bothered us.

  • John H.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Benton KOA

    Good place for a quick stop

    Not a bad place for a stop between destinations or a couple days at the lake would be fine. Roads and sites were well maintained. The dog park gets muddy quick, it’s mostly moss and dirt. It’s close to the Interstate; we’d stay there again.

  • L
    Jun. 14, 2019

    Whittington Woods Campground

    Well maintained

    This campground is beautiful with lots of gardens and potted plants at a lot of the campsites The host is very friendly, the pool is well maintained, they have a dog park The Host even led us to our spot..

  • J
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Archway RV Park

    Great service

    I called a day in advance and was able to schedule a reservation, the lady on the phone was very nice. Upon arrival I was greeted nicely and checked in quickly. While beginning setup, I noticed an issue with the power at my particular spot and decided to let the staff know of the issue. They offered to move us to another spot and were very nice. The WiFi works great as I was able to stream anything I wanted on Hulu. There is a nice playground and dog park as well as a pond at the location. Great place to stop traveling through or for a weekend.

  • Greg M.
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Crab Orchard Lake Campground

    Excellent lakeside sites

    Wthat a nice find in southern Illinois just outside of Marion. Very big roomy and grassy sites. Some right on the lake shore. This is a national conservation area so our national park passes are accepted meaning only $10 a night for electric and water. Full hookups $12.50. (Double the fee if you do not have a pass.) Boat ramps available. Very friendly and accomodating management. You will like it. Pets allowed. Internet accessible with my smartphone.

  • s
    Jun. 22, 2021

    Charley Brown City Park

    My favorite kind of campsites

    Campground is off the beaten path, lots of space to spread out, and the top 4 amenities (electricity, water, flush toilets and showers). It’s not the cleanest bathrooms but certainly not the worst. Close to a Walmart for all your need and great sunsets too. Plus pets are allowed

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Gun Creek

    Lake Views

    We loved staying here. Pet friendly and beautiful lake views from many of the camp sites. I recommend checking the grade of the camp site because some of the ones next to the lake were at a pretty big angle. Our site was nice and flat so no issues there. We loved it and would definitely stay again.

  • J K.
    Aug. 6, 2019

    South Marcum Campground

    Best campground on Rend Lake!

    This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake. With hundreds of sites to choose from with some being tucked into the woods and others sitting right on the lake including some walking intense fights this campground is one of the nicest that you’ll find in Illinois. Plenty of bathrooms and bath houses as well as playgrounds and spacious campsites for larger RVs and plenty of access to the lake.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2021

    Camp Cadiz Campground

    Dusty, rustic camping at the edge of Shawnee

    This small, rustic camp is at the edge of Shawnee and only had a few campers staying multiple nights with us. Then the turkey hunting season came upon us and the sites filled.

    We had site choices that ended up being along the gravel forest road that goes by camp. This put us away from other dogs but caused other issues. Every vehicle that went by generated dust which then coated everything in our camp. If you come here, we suggest taking the site that is furthest from the road (it's right next to the small forest road that heads off to the hiking trails. They had shade as well as sun and no dust. 

    The sites are large but there isn't any foliage between them. Luckily the dogs were in camps further away from our dog so she was able to relax. The water pump got frequent use and the twin vault toilets were plenty for the campground. 

    The hiking trails that headed out from the camp were wonderful. We even hiked down the forest road and found a hidden cemetery tucked away. The river to river trail heads out from camp too - we saw a group of backpackers leave their cars and head off for the night. Garden of the Gods area is a short drive away for more hiking options.

    Choose your time wisely. Camp filled up with hunters who started generators at 3 in the morning to get ready to head out for turkey. Once we realized what was going on, we put our dog's bright shirt on. Everyone was wonderful and we had some interesting conversations. It was also morel mushroom time so some people were hunting for them.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Enfield, IL is Harmonie State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.

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