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Several cabin camping options near Findlay, Illinois provide accommodations for those seeking structured shelter in the Lake Shelbyville area. Wolf Creek State Park Campground and Coon Creek Recreation Area offer cabin rentals with varying amenities including electricity and basic furnishings. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "The campground is very shady on a beautiful lake. The tent campsites are level and there is enough space between the sites to make for a quiet night." Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings outside, while interior accommodations range from rustic one-room structures to those with separate sleeping quarters.
While some cabins operate seasonally from April through October, others remain open year-round with heating systems for cold weather camping. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when lakeside locations fill quickly. Pet policies vary by location - Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort and Okaw Valley Kampground allow pets in some cabin units, while others restrict animals to tent and RV areas only. A visitor noted that Camp Lakewood offers "nice and flat and large" sites, which is "great for our kids to run and play."
Most rustic cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. Cabins with kitchenettes typically provide basic cookware and refrigeration, though visitors should verify specific amenities when booking. On-site camp stores at locations like Coon Creek sell essential items, firewood, and sometimes prepared food. "There was a very well stocked store at the entrance called 'Castaways at Coon Creek' that had lots of helpful, unexpected, and fun items," according to one review. Several campgrounds offer nearby shopping in Shelbyville for additional supplies, approximately 15 minutes from most cabin locations.
"Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees."
"They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables"
from $18 - $48 / night
Check Availability"The park is huge and is one of the only state park's in Illinois with horse camping and horse trails."
"We are tent people and love primitive camping in spots where we can really be away from everyone and at least pretend like we’re alone."
"We stayed in the rental cabins, but are in the waiting list for a seasonal site. Right next to the lake. Plenty of room for everyone, from tents to the massive RVs."
"It’s close to home for us but also, very clean with nice staff and a fun environment. The pool is a huge plus, it’s so incredibly nice."
"Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake."
"The sun sets behind the camper. Very nice clean restrooms, laundry room and a area you can grill in using their grills."
from $35 - $999 / night
Check Availability"Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space!"
"Shower house is nice. Nice playground in the shade next to a pavilion. Nice mix of shaded and sunny sites. Cabin onsite also."
from $15 - $25 / night
"Family owned with a nice little fishing area (no license required catch and release) paddle boats and camp store. A nice pool with a big covered pavilion, clean restrooms and showers with hot water."
"Cute camp store with very long pull through parking (no need to unhook). Campfire ring and picnic table. Nice area to walk, medium size lake that fish bight."
"Very clean park and beautiful lake clean bathrooms awesome people who work here."
"Campsite is on a man made Lake."
"This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup."
"The shower house, snack shop, and city water are onsite. There are vault toilets near the primitive camping, as well as another water spigot."
"There are good campsite for both RVs and tent camping with clean restrooms and shower house. The park and trails are usually busy since the park is near the Eastern Illinois University."
"It took a bit of maneuvering to get into our site, due to the trees on each side of the site, but once we got in, we were really happy with the space and privacy. "
from $20 / night
Check Availability"It is a large campground with well spaced campsites for tents and rvs. Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover."
"Sites were spacious but wasn’t much privacy, which didn’t bother us because it allowed for our kids to play with the other kids easily."
from $10 - $30 / night
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TravelerWonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space! Pet friendly and looks very ADA accessible, I had a great time spending one night here with my dog. $15 for tent/primitive camping, $25 for electric!
ScoutFamily owned with a nice little fishing area (no license required catch and release) paddle boats and camp store. A nice pool with a big covered pavilion, clean restrooms and showers with hot water. We had a level pull thru gravel site with a picnic table and small fire ring and didn’t have to unhook for our overnight. Walking/hiking wooded trails 2 cabins available- several seasonal folks. We were there on a Sunday evening and didn’t really see anyone. Little bit of road noise but so convenient! Thanks Barb!
GuideSpringfield 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.
LegendThis 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!
RangerWe've been camping at Coon Creek, on a beautiful Lake Shelbyville, for a few years now, the place is perfect for family vacations. And that's exactly what we do. Gather 10-12 of us, reserve a buddy site, so we can all be on one campsite (big enough to fit 5 tents and an RV). If you have a small group and want to get a small site, there are plenty of those. Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees. Equipped in fire pits, and lantern posts. Gravel surfaces, with grass around. The site we always get, is situated along the camp road, but once we are set up, it becomes very private. there is no one in a close proximity, just the road traffic. Which is not bad at all. Good overflow parking, perfectly hidden in the trees. Showers and toilets are in great condition, and usually very clean. Well maintained campground. Illinois is pretty boring, and I know this web site is for more remote camping, but all facts considered, if you're looking for a camping getaway, in Chicago area, only about 4 hours drive (south on I-57) - this is a perfect place for you. Lithia Springs Marina offers boat rentals, we usually get a 12 person pontoon boat for few days, to cruise the 26 mile long lake, or chill in one of many, many beautiful coves. Coon Creek is not too far from town of Shelbyville, where you can stock up on camping food, and beverages. Also few quick-bite restaurants in town. There might be some hiking and biking trails, visit the website for more information. You can book on reserveamerica.com.
Guidewe love this park as it reminds us of some of Indiana state parks with a huge lake, horseback riding, lots of trails to explore and beautiful wildlife. pet friendly and lots to do for all ages.
RangerThis place is really shady and is not exposed to the sun. The sites here are really clean and well maintained. Its about 12 dollars for a campsite and is well worth it. They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables
GuideWe stayed there for one night. The park superintendent was so polite and helpful. He even told us where they had been stacking wood from clearing out some trees near the campground and encouraged us to use all we need. Very clean pit toilets. Very good fire pits with cooking grates. Every spot has a picnic table and trash can. Very nice close walk to the north boat launch from the campground. Well kept cleared trails. Very nice and well maintained playground in the middle of the campground. Great views of the lake. 4 bars on Verizon.
TravelerHave 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. Picnic table and fire pit were in good shape. Plenty of shade! Camp host were very nice and helpful. Non flushable restrooms were clean and stocked. It stormed pretty bad the second night there. Woke up to find my tent wasnt so waterproof. But made most of it that morning because I was also leaving that day. On my second most recent trip we stayed in the loop on an electrical site. Once again the sites were clean and the fireplace was clean and ready. Camp host were once again very helpful and polite. The kids had a great time even though due to covid-19 the playground was closed. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is the fact that the trails and bridges were in horrible condition. It was heartbreaking to see them in this condition as I've walked them since a child.
Camping opportunities near Findlay, Illinois center around Lake Shelbyville, a 11,100-acre reservoir with over 172 miles of shoreline at normal pool elevation of 599.7 feet. The region experiences hot, humid summers with average July temperatures of 86°F and mild spring and fall seasons ideal for outdoor recreation. Winter camping is available at select locations with temperatures averaging 24-40°F from December through February.
Fishing access: Lake Shelbyville offers multiple fishing spots for various skill levels. At Coon Creek, the lake is known for bass fishing with easy shoreline access. "There are several paths down to the waters edge and the beach, lots of little hiking, tons of Geocaching, and a great little beach," according to camper Melissa B.
Equestrian trails: 13 dedicated sites are available for horse camping at Wolf Creek State Park Campground. "There are 13 horse camp sites and additional trailer parking for about 6 more rigs with tie out posts for riders that will not be camping. There are several miles of horse trails and the area is set apart from hiking trails," notes Michael M.
Swimming options: Multiple beaches around Lake Shelbyville offer swimming during summer months. Sangchris Lake features "a beautiful shoreline" with "wonderful fishing to be had. Great to ride a bike around, too!" according to Jessica N. Most swimming beaches close after Labor Day weekend.
Private fishing access: Many campsites allow direct access to fishing spots. At Sangchris Lake State Park Campground, "We always get sites with our own private dock to fish from," reports Kaitlin D. Sites near the water tend to book quickly during peak season.
Spacious, shaded sites: The camping areas feature mature trees providing natural separation between sites. "The sites are mostly gravel and level. The only thing I would say is make sure that you bring a screen tent for eating outside as the bugs really get bad at night," advises Melissa B. about Coon Creek.
Cabin variety: The camping cabins near Findlay, Illinois range from basic units to those with kitchen facilities. At Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort, "We stayed in the rental cabins, but are in the waiting list for a seasonal site. Right next to the lake. Plenty of room for everyone, from tents to the massive RVs," says Janelle H.
Seasonal variations: Many campgrounds alter operations based on season. "There is a beach that closes after Labor Day, but there are lots of sites available all year round," explains Michael M. about Wolf Creek State Park. Winter visitors should confirm facility availability before arriving.
Reservation requirements: For premium waterfront sites, advance booking is essential. "If you want a lake spot, make a reservation way in advance," advises Rhonda W. about camping at Sangchris Lake State Park.
Insects can be intense: Summer months bring mosquitoes and flies, especially near water. "Make sure that you bring a screen tent for eating outside as the bugs really get bad at night," warns a camper about evenings at Coon Creek.
Varied bathroom facilities: Shower houses and restroom quality differ between campgrounds. At Spring Creek Campground, "Shower house/bathrooms. Everything very clean," reports Borkhuis D., while others note that some facilities may close during off-season months.
Playgrounds and recreation areas: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's facilities. At Robin Hood Woods, there's "a pool, playground, fishing pond and small arcade room. You can rent a peddle type cart that holds 4 people who all peddle. They really loved them," shares Tina H.
Family-friendly water access: Designated swimming areas provide safer options for children. "Lake Shelbyville has everything: biking, hiking, a beach, fishing and the town has a small movie theater showing current films for $4.00," according to Ronald B. at Coon Creek.
Buddy sites for group camping: Families traveling together should look for specialized configurations. Coon Creek features "several buddy sites here that are set up very well for groups of RV's and tents camping together," explains Michael M., making it ideal for multi-family trips.
Weekend activities: Scheduled events occur at some campgrounds during peak season. At Okaw Valley Kampground, "Weekend activities for the kids" are offered, according to reviewers, providing structured entertainment options.
Site selection considerations: RV campers should research specific site details before booking. At Camp Lakewood, "The sites are fairly tight. Couldn't erect our screen house even if we wanted to," notes John T., highlighting the importance of checking site dimensions.
Utility connections: Available hookups vary significantly between locations. "We had site #2 waterfront pull through with full hook up and shaded till late afternoon," reports B M. about Camp Lakewood, while other campgrounds may offer electric-only sites.
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns or narrow roads. "The road to our site had a tight turn and required a little maneuvering but not terrible," advises Sharon J. about navigating Camp Lakewood with a 30-foot travel trailer.
Dump station locations: Not all sites offer sewer hookups, requiring planning for longer stays. "There is a central dumping station upon exit," notes James C. about Spring Creek Campground, which is typical of many state park facilities in the region.
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