2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Harmonie State Park Campground and Gun Creek offer upscale glamping accommodations near Enfield, Illinois, with several sites featuring canvas tents and yurts equipped with comfortable amenities. The glamping options include electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, providing a blend of outdoor immersion with modern comforts. Willow Bend Retreat stands out with its 15 glamping sites, including distinctive yurts that provide a more luxurious camping experience. These glamping accommodations are set among wooded areas that offer natural privacy between sites. Most locations provide drinking water, showers, and toilet facilities to enhance the comfort of the glamping experience. One guest shared, "The sites are very spacious with several loops that allow campers to face one another, making it perfect for large groups to camp together while enjoying the comforts of glamping."
The surrounding area features numerous recreational opportunities for glamping guests. Pounds Hollow Recreation Area and Cave-in-Rock State Park provide scenic backdrops for glamping resorts with hiking trails and water activities. At Harmonie State Park, visitors can access an Olympic-sized swimming pool with water slides during summer months, mountain biking trails, and a nature center offering educational programs. According to a camper, "They have various events throughout the summer season with a big Halloween event in the fall. The nature center is open Thursday-Sunday in the summer with activities for children." Most glamping sites in the region remain open from early spring through late fall, with some locations like Harmonie State Park and Benton KOA offering year-round glamping accommodations. The historic town of New Harmony provides additional cultural attractions within a short drive from several glamping locations.
"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."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
"Electric on most but not all have water. Campfire area and picnic table provided. Bathhouse is clean and park areas are all clean, dump station on site."
"Arrived just as the sun was setting which was beautiful over the lake. We were in Eagle 81. Large wooded site next to the lake."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $30 / night
"This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake."
"Bathrooms are nice and clean. Didn’t use the shower facilities. The lake has a lot of boats flying around, but it’s placid after dark. Bugs weren’t bad at all."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $16 - $44 / 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. "
from $10 / night
"South Sandusky is a very nice campground with lots of trees, concrete pad, fire pit, playground, and bathroom facilities."
"many of the site are right on the lake and the sunrise and sunsets are always gorgeous."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $16 - $28 / night
"The staff gladly accommodated our request. We stayed in Deluxe Full-Hookup Pull-Through Patio Site 65, which made it easy to center our 40-foot fifth wheel on the utilities."
"Yes, there is highway noise. It's a KOA. Convenience of being easy off an interstate has its tradeoffs. That said, excellent staff, clean, professional KOA"
"Long first day drive, but so handy and staff couldn’t be more accommodating to our late arrivals. Just far enough from Interstate so noise isn’t an issue. Lots of services at the same exit."
"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."
from $60 - $75 / night
"I love camping at Rend Lake. More specifically, South Sandysky campground. It is clean, the shower houses are immaculate. It’s always fully stocked and clean. The beach isn’t littered with trash."
"Large spacious sites, close to swimming beaches, although not walking distance. Tree covered and offer some privacy. Great place to meet with family and friends."
from $40 - $200 / night
"North Sandusky Campground is a gem in Southern Illinois. Many of the sites are backed up to Rend lake and the others back up to the woods. The sites all seem to be fairly well maintained and roomy."
"has a great view of the lake from almost every camp site. close to southern IL. great leasure campsite to take the kids"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $28 / night
TravelerThis is a 100 site campground on Rend Lake in Illinois. Lots of trees. Level paved sites unless you book right by the lake. Some are very steep. Bring lots to level with! We are in site 92. Away from the lake but beautiful sunshine.
GuideGreat place easy on off the hyw sites are old so you may need to block up your RV to level it . Some sites only have electric so be careful when you book it. Heard some road noise from the HYW but the campsite had plenty of room
LegendWe were heading back to our home base and decided to check out this new KOA Holiday and dump our tanks before heading home. The campground (CG) was approximately 10 miles and 20 minutes off I-57 on southern Illinois backcountry roads. Along the way, we encountered a suspiciously low power line that our 13.5'-high rig cleared. Small KOA signs guided us all the way in. We've stayed at many KOAs and particularly enjoyed KOA Holidays for their service and amenities, but this CG was not what we expected. We arrived at a large gravel parking area and found a check-in room at the end of a warehouse, with envelopes on a bulletin board and a phone number to request an escort. Since the RV sites were down a steep hill, we checked our assigned Creek Side site 26 before moving our rig. Sites 23–26 sat in a bowl at the bottom of the CG, with little room to maneuver our 41' fifth wheel and F450. The escort number went to voicemail, but we reached the manager using the CG brochure number. He agreed our rig wouldn't fit and moved us to back-in site 18 on the hill. All RV sites were back-ins. Creek Side sites appeared better suited for smaller RVs, although larger rigs might fit sites 23 and 24. We later discovered the main KOA office near the marina, which handled cabin check-ins, food, and boat rentals. Sites 1–19 were former pull-through motorcoach sites converted to back-ins, with utilities on the opposite side to accommodate other RVs. Our site 18 was exceptionally wide but close to neighboring sites. We positioned our rig toward the right side of the gravel pad (facing the site) to maintain reasonable access to hookups. The electrical pedestal was at the far back, requiring approximately 35' of power cord to accommodate our toy hauler's rear deck. The wide pad provided plenty of parking for a tow vehicle or boat. However, the CG brochure listed a $75 fee for parking boats or trailers at sites, and a marina sign listed a $50 launch fee. We couldn't determine how these fees applied. Water pressure was excellent, so use a regulator. CG Wi-Fi delivered 20.9 Mbps, Verizon had two bars, and T-Mobile had three. Our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered 358 Mbps, allowing us to stream golf and football. With no trees around the RV sites, satellite reception shouldn't be a problem. Some sites had limited lake views, but don't expect panoramic views or direct lake access. The CG had undergone considerable improvements, including attractive cabins, several right on the lake. KOA cabins were mixed with privately owned cabins, while lake access was concentrated near the small marina and swimming area. We expected more direct lake access and walking trails, but neither was available from the RV sites. A standard fenced KOA dog park was available, but longer walks with our pup were limited to a short path around the fishing pond, gravel areas, and CG roads. Considerable work and investment had gone into this CG, but our experience didn't entice us to return.
GuideGreat campsite very large easy to get in and additional parking for your truck right next to your trailer
ScoutRend Lake, in Whittington, Il is just a great place to camp. From primitive to full hook ups they have what you need for a Corps of Engineers campground.
GuideNice quiet wooded campground. We were only here 1 night, but it was very enjoyable. Very large campground with shaded & sunny spots, mostly level, showers & bathrooms were clean, but no locks on the doors in women's & no doors in the men's, only curtains. Double lane dump station well laid out & good water pressure. We were here 2nd week in September on a Friday so it was not crowded, but I suspect during the summer it would be. The mosquitoes were bad so be prepared. All in all we would stay again.
GuidePaved roads and campsites. Convenient to the interstate but removed enough to be peaceful. Beautiful sunset at the lake. Bathhouse is outdated but functional.
GuideThe campground is convenient to the interstate but not close enough to be noisy & is a short drive to Evansville. It has well maintained restrooms & easily accessible sites around a big loop. It looks like it would be a great event camping spot.
GuideMet up with some family at this campground had a nice time. Everything was clean. The bathrooms were magnificently clean at the South Sandusky in Rend Lake. The lake was nice. There was lots of trees very very nice campground.
Camping options near Enfield, Illinois range from basic tent sites to yurt accommodations across multiple state parks and recreation areas. Located in southern Illinois' Shawnee National Forest region, the area experiences distinct seasons with humid summers reaching 90°F and cool winters with temperatures frequently below freezing. The terrain features rolling wooded hills and several lakes, creating diverse camping environments with elevation changes that impact site drainage during the region's frequent spring and fall rain events.
Hiking at Garden of the Gods: Located near Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, this distinctive rock formation area provides hiking opportunities with spectacular views. "Harmonie State Park has a nature center in the middle of the campground that is open Thursday-Sunday in the summer. There are 3 playgrounds throughout the campground," notes a visitor to Harmonie State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Rend Lake offers abundant fishing options. "We went fishing caught 29 total - 6 catfish and 23 crappie not bad for being gone camping since April 15 to May 30," shares a camper at North Sandusky Campground, highlighting the productive fishing conditions.
Beach activities: Multiple campgrounds feature beach access. "Great rates and even better campsites. We got there late and had no problems finding a great campsite right next to the lake," explains a visitor at Gun Creek, emphasizing the accessibility of waterfront sites.
Historical exploration: The area features significant historical sites. "The cave has some pretty interesting history it was once a hideout for river pirates. It now seems to be frequented by bikers and locals," notes a camper at Cave-in-Rock State Park, describing the unique historical context.
Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. "Most sites are pretty large. Nice pool with water slide. They just need better walking trails," comments a visitor to Harmonie State Park Campground, highlighting the generous site dimensions.
Affordable rates: The region offers budget-friendly camping options. "We are the only campers here in a very well kept campground. The bathrooms are clean and the only sound is from the birds. $20 for a state park site with electricity is incredible," observes a camper at Cave-in-Rock State Park.
Lake views: Many sites feature water vistas. "Beautiful campground, it's our second time here. Some spots do have a fairly good slope to them," shares a visitor to Gun Creek, noting the scenic views while mentioning the terrain variations.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting supports diverse wildlife. "Harmonie State Park looks like a great place for a family vacation. In addition to the campground with at least 2 playgrounds, there are trails, picnic areas and a boat ramp. Our only problem was 1 or more raccoons kept coming into our site," explains a camper describing the persistent wildlife encounters.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. "Overall a great stay, very busy as it was full the entire time we were there while the state park down the road was empty. Absolutely must check how level the spots are before you book, as lots of sites are over 4 inch incline, which seems ok for smaller rigs," advises a camper at Gun Creek.
Yurt camping availability: For those seeking yurt accommodations near Enfield, Illinois, Willow Bend Retreat offers 15 glamping sites including distinctive yurts. "I was more than satisfied with the facilities and service. I would highly recommend to others," notes a visitor to Willow Bend Retreat.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. "Good KOA. Yes, there is highway noise. It's a KOA. Convenience of being easy off an interstate has its tradeoffs. That said, excellent staff, clean, professional KOA," explains a visitor regarding the ambient noise levels.
Weather preparedness: The region experiences variable conditions. "Site 79 is on the lake with a down slope reaching down to the tent/picnic pad (a concern if it was going to rain hard), and littered with sweet gum balls that had not been swept up yet," notes a camper at South Sandusky, highlighting drainage concerns during rainfall.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. "Peaceful, family friendly-playgrounds, pool, hiking trails, picnic areas, large camp sites. Cabins available. Electric hookup at trailer sites," mentions a visitor to Cave-in-Rock State Park.
Swimming options: Several locations offer swimming facilities. "This campground is very well kept. There are paved roads the kids can bike on as well as mountain bike trails. Very nice swimming pool. Clean showers with hot water," shares a camper at Harmonie State Park Campground.
Holiday activities: Special events enhance family experiences. "We stayed the weekend before Halloween. We missed reserving the weekend they have the campground trick or treating, which was the weekend before, but this was just as fun. They had a trunk or treat in the pool parking lot and a hayride in the evening for a small fee that included making smores at the bonfire," describes a visitor to Harmonie State Park.
Yurt camping for families: Yurt accommodations near Enfield, Illinois provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping. "North Sandusky Campground is a gem in Southern Illinois. Many of the sites are backed up to Rend lake and the others back up to the woods. The sites all seem to be fairly well maintained and roomy," notes a visitor to North Sandusky Campground.
Hookup variations: Sites offer different utility connections. "Using your GPS of choice, you can reach this campground off I-57 via Benton or the IL-154/Sesser exit. Most sites here offer water and electric (50/30/20 AMP), while the Dogwood loop features several full hookup sites in its upper section," explains an RVer at South Sandusky Campground.
Reservation timing: Popular periods require advance planning. "Nice clean campground. Most sites are pretty large. Nice pool with water slide," comments a visitor to Harmonie State Park, which gets fully booked during peak seasons.
Access considerations: Some campgrounds have specific entry requirements. "Note that the loop has low-sloping ditches on both sides of the road, so precise backing is needed to land on the asphalt pad," advises an RVer at South Sandusky Campground regarding navigating larger vehicles.
Overnight conveniences: Some locations work well for transit stops. "Great place to stop for the night! Clean, reasonable and the staff/owners were great! Easy on and off to 64 and 57! Sonic, Subway and Tractor Supply Co a short walk away," notes a visitor to Archway RV Park.
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