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Several cabin rental options exist near Gorham, Illinois, with varying levels of amenities and comfort. Giant City State Park Campground offers cabin accommodations with electric hookups, showers, and toilets in a wooded setting. Touch of Nature Education Center provides cabin-only lodging with electricity, running water, and access to shower facilities. Most cabins include basic furnishings with picnic tables outside for meals. Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point features rustic cabins with drinking water access and toilet facilities but lacks electrical hookups. A visitor commented, "The lodge offered excellent food and a very cozy feel. Definitely visit the Lodge!"
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground and Devils Backbone Park provide cabin rentals with varying amenities - some include electric hookups, showers, and running water while others are more basic. Most locations require reservations, especially during summer months when cabins fill quickly. Pet policies vary by location, with many parks allowing pets in designated cabin areas. One camper shared, "We stayed at Giant City in February on a very cold weekend. It was still a fantastic trip! The campsites, fire pits and pit toilets were well maintained."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen facilities are available at some locations, though cooking supplies are typically limited. Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney offers more fully furnished cabin options with additional amenities compared to state park accommodations. Several campgrounds have on-site markets where basic provisions can be purchased. Randolph County State Recreation Area provides cabin rentals year-round, making it suitable for winter visits when many other facilities close for the season. Sharp Rock Falls Recreation and Crab Orchard Lake also offer cabin rentals in the region.
"Kind of a bare bones campground but this state park does offer rock climbing (if you have the expertise and your own gear)."
"The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground."
"We had pit toilets, but had to drive elsewhere for showers. I would come back again."
"Regular state park stuff. The group camping area was very nice. It is a large, separate area. We had the whole area to ourselves each time we took the scouts."
"There are 21 miles of trails throughout the park and a large lake. The attractions are all relatively close to the road (cave, "hidden" spring, and trout streams)."
"Ava Illinois 1 618-318-6734 Text your name and number of people on your campsite to reserve your spot.
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"Booking was easy and price was average. The property itself is beautiful. Spots are intermingled in the trees and it is spectacular in the morning."
"The staff were super friendly and accommodating, and the bathrooms and camp store were extremely nice."
"Overall the campground was full but not very many people around. Appears many locals take spots on the weekends & then hold onto them during the week."
"This is a quiet family campground, most spots are lake side. Very spacious and lots of trees. First come first serve, and the park was full most of the time we were here."
"A group camp area has its own shelter, stone fireplace, electricity and tables."
"This campground is located on a small lake in Southern Illinois and managed by the department of natural resources. Good place for Camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking and boating."
"Camp Amenities include: lodges, cabins, shelters, parking, fire pits/ fireplaces all with wood supplied, amphitheater s, fishing along Little Grassy Lake, trails, swing set."
"The beach at the end of the loop opened up to a huge lake that wrapped around the corners. Others must have access because there were some early morning fishermen out there."
"Small little campground off the highway. Inexpensive, quiet. Great spot if your in a need of electricity and a hot shower"
"It is off interstate 57 if you are passing through or a great place to park and see the sites of Shawnee National Forest."
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 had never stayed at Whittington Woods, but several of our camping friends have stayed here over the years while traveling through the area. At a recent RV open house, we talked with the campground (CG) owners and decided to switch our reservation from another private CG to Whittington Woods to check it out. The owners suggested sites 92 or 97, and we were able to reserve back-in site 92 with FHUs for our two-night stay. Site 92 is one of the better sites, with a large yard and good separation from neighboring sites. The CG was easy to find off I-57—follow your GPS or the signs. Check-in was quick, and we were escorted to our site. Unfortunately, one of the CG’s regular guests had set up in our reserved site 92 instead of site 93. After a brief discussion between our owner/escort and the guest, moving him was clearly not going to be a quick process. We were offered a couple of other available sites and decided to take site 93. Site 93 was a significant downgrade, with only a sliver of yard and very little separation from site 94. The sewer and electrical connections are near the center of the gravel pad, while the electrical breaker is on the opposite side of site 94. The water connection is at the very back, requiring more than 30 feet of hose for our rig. The owners were very nice, probably too nice when dealing with their“regulars,” and made the situation more tolerable by giving us a good discount for site 93. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. We normally get good performance from our T-Mobile internet with two bars, but download speed was only 41.2 Mbps. The CG Wi-Fi was better at 69.3 Mbps download. There are a lot of mature trees, so satellite/Starlink reception could be iffy depending on the site. The CG is conveniently located near I-57 and right off IL-37, although there was quite a bit of highway noise that was manageable for us. The property provides plenty of room for walking, especially with a dog, and has a decent-sized dog park. There are quite a few full-timers and regulars, with some keeping their sites well maintained and others not so much. We also saw some of the same latitude given to“regulars” when it came to keeping dogs on a leash and picking up after them. They have 5 pull throughs that are mainly used for overnighters that are handy but close together. We understand why several of our friends regularly stay here for a night or two while traveling to and from Florida. Whittington Woods is conveniently located off I-57 and offers FHUs, making the CG a practical overnight stop. Our home base is only about an hour and a half away, however, and we have better options in the area when we need a final stop to flush tanks before heading home.
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.
GuideI stayed at a walk-to tent site for which the price was $8 per night. Pretty solid Verizon cell signal. Clean showers and well kept. The place did sound pretty loud as far as older partiers, though around 9pm, it was near silent. I'd definitely stay here again.
GuideCampground was quiet and peaceful when I was there. Numerous trails within the park and I had them to myself while out hiking.
GuideWe arrived at 7 picked a spot in the fcfs area and were surprised that it was almost empty. We got a premium site on the water, with no other campers in sight. The website says the reservation areas were full but that was not true, you have to book 4 days in advance. The camp host was great! It will be on my list of places to overnight in the future. But the lake is beautiful and you could spend multiple days there if you wanted!
Multiple cabin options can be found near Gorham, Illinois with varying levels of comfort. Giant City State Park Campground offers rustic cabins with electricity and basic furnishings, while Touch of Nature Education Center provides more secluded cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings. Most cabins include electric hookups, running water, and toilet facilities. Showers are available at certain locations, with Giant City providing clean shower houses accessible to all cabin guests. Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point features cabins with drinking water and toilet facilities in a wooded setting. "The cabins here are pretty good too. Lots of amazing, beautiful hikes in this park, especially if you're into bluffs and large boulders."
Rustic log cabins predominate throughout the region's campgrounds, with options suitable for couples, small families, or larger groups. Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground includes cabin rentals with basic amenities alongside more developed sites with electrical hookups. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when occupancy increases. Devil's Backbone Park provides cabin accommodations year-round with pet-friendly policies. One camper shared: "It would probably be nice for a long weekend with the kids. Pets are welcome."
Most furnished cabins require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and cooking supplies. On-site camp stores at select locations like Perryville RV Resort and Giant City State Park sell basic provisions, though selection is limited. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some providing only outdoor fire pits and others offering basic indoor cooking equipment. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin locations, including Giant City and Lake Murphysboro. Visitors staying multiple nights should consider bringing groceries and supplies, as rural locations may have limited shopping options nearby.
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