Best RV Parks near Grand Tower, IL
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Best RV Sites Near Grand Tower, IL (77)
1. Cape Camping & RV Park
3 Reviews•11 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
1 Review•2 Photos•4 SavesWe are excited to finally get to invite guest to our new campground adventure. (Still under construction but open with limited spots). Conveniently located 1 mile or so outside of city limits with easy access to I-55. You'll find this beautiful property situation on the famous crystal clear Saline Creek and boasts cold spring fed water all summer long. All sites feature 30/50 and 110 plugs including water and sewer hookups. Concrete pad with brand new picnic tables. Fire pits included, family fun is sure to be had! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait for your suggestion to improve your experience.
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$38 / night
3. The Landing Point RV Park
4 Reviews•13 SavesOur park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more.
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- Reservable
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4. Marion Campground & RV Park
6 Reviews•8 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$40 / night
5. Bubba J’s RV Park
Be the first to review!•4 Photos•4 Saves13 Full hook-up sites - all are shaded. Nine of the sites are annual with lots of parking. Four are 90' pull throughs with electric (20/30/50), water and sewer.
Rend Lake is only 5 minutes away - huge recreation lake - Marina, Kayak Trails, Bike Trails etc. Several Golf Courses in the area.
Bar/Restaurant next door - Bubba Too's
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- Trash
$42 / night
6. The Landing Point RV Park
1 Review•2 SavesOur park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more. We offer three types of sites, all RV sites have 20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV & WiFi. Back-In Creek Sites Back-In Sites Pull Through RV Sites Other Amenities: Dog Park Laundry Mat Bathroom & Shower House Wireless Internet Office w/ Supplies & Snacks Weekly/Monthly Rates Open all Year LP Tank Refills Dump Station – $5.00 Fee
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$45 / night
7. Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground
3 Reviews•13 Photos•27 SavesCome relax and get away from it all on our spacious 120+ acre farm in Perry County Missouri! At the entrance you will cross the cattle guard then enter a tunnel traveling through dense woods. Continue on a short drive then come out into a field where the massive red barn will appear! Shortly past the barn there is a large gravel lot with full hookup campsites. NO FACILITIES, NOT SUITABLE FOR TENT CAMPING.
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$30 - $50 / night
8. Timber Run Campground
11 Reviews•9 Photos•54 SavesWelcome to Timber Run Campground (formerly Perryville Campground), where you can enjoy the best that nature has to offer all season, every season. Our award-winning Campground offers full hook-up, pull through RV sites, rustic to glamping cabins, ultra clean and inviting bathhouses, playgrounds and activities; there's something for everyone. Take time to enjoy a nature hike around the one -hundred acre lake or a refreshing dip in our pool. Bring your side-by-side and/or golf cart, they are permitted onsite and around town. We welcome you to book today for your overnight stay, group outings, parties, family reunions or weddings and more. We have two pavilions with frequent live music events. Check out our calendar for a wide variety of family activities throughout the year. There's even a camp store for when you forget the ketchup.
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$35 - $650 / night
9. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed
1 Review•1 Photo•1 SaveWillow Bend Retreat coming Spring 2023! Claim your spot today!
160 Acre Retreat grounds
Dry Camping, Glamping, 15 Rv sites incl. Water & Elec
Bathhouse, Nature Trails, Fishing,
Rv Dump Station
Drive-in & Hike-in sites
FOR INFO/ PRICING/RESERV
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$40 - $200 / night
10. Randolph County State Conservation Area
7 Reviews•20 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
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Recent RV Reviews In Grand Tower
441 Reviews of 77 Grand Tower Campgrounds
GB N.
ScoutDD Hwy Campground
October tent camping
Tent camping back away from the RVs & we were the only people. Gorgeous river to view just a few steps away & the night sky view was fantastic. LOVED the bathroom & shower facilities!
Tabitha R.Scout
Johnson Creek
Nice!
This campground provides large spots, drinking water, vault toliets, dumpsters, picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring, and contactless check in. I also appreciate the value of these sites. It really is a reasonable rate for forest camping.
Rodarius S.
Traveler
Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest
Nice spots on the highway
Love this spot! It's easily accessible by all rig types. Backs up to the open forest and you pull right back onto the highway.
- PPatricia S.Traveler
General Watkins Conservation Area
Maybe not a travel destination, but certainly a good waypoint.
We opted for this site on our way west as a stopover because it was free and not a parking lot. There are a couple of loop trails and we walked one of them. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon. The locals use the area for fishing and walking and it was somewhat busy in the afternoon. A couple of guys fished at night until about nine. There was only one other couple camping. Very quiet and peaceful. There was a portable toilet but we didn't investigate.
The cool thing was that the loop trail was forested by hundreds of paw paw trees. It must have been just past the season and we saw only a couple of decaying ones, but the entire trail smelled of apple cider vinegar and was quite pleasant.
If you consider this waypoint, two things:
1. The last mile is good, but very dusty, gravel road.
2. No cell coverage in the parking lot for T-Mobile, some coverage on loop trail.
CeciliaScoutPine Hills
Very nice
Very quiet and secluded. Campsites are roomy and some firewood is supplied.
- JJohn R.
Legend
Trail Of Tears State Park
Train Lovers.
Large park with not many large RV sites. Lots of tent and dispersed camping. Disappointing store. Equestrian area. Beach and boat launch.
Twan M.
Ranger
Oak Point - Lake Glendale
Stellar Illinois
This is a little gem of a refuge within the Shawnee NF - about 30min from Marion, down a beautiful country road before nestling among the trees around the lake. The drive is paved/gravel the whole way, so very easily drivable for anyone in anything. Plenty of camp sites, both with electric and non-electric, double and single. Bring bug spray - horseflies and ticks. Beautiful lake, beautiful biking trails, etc. Firepits w/ grates are spacious and nice, fees are online. 1 bar verizon at camp, can get up to 3 bars within the area.
- LLisa M.Scout
Whittington Woods Campground
We stay every year on our way through
Great overnight stop. We make it our must stop spot. Super easy in and out. Trees and lovely grounds.
Scott B.Ranger
Hilltop Campground
Nice stop
Stopped here for the night driving through the area. Nice campground, clean, safe, and right off the interstate.
- Angie A.Ranger
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Nice stop
Easy to find. Affordable overnight stay with electric. Beautiful lake. Friendly campers and hosts. Pit toilets. Spotty Verizon.
- EEric W.Scout
Shawnee Forest Campground
Great place to camp!
We stayed 4 days and had a great time. The camp was clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and helpful and was more than happy to offer places to visit in the area, places to eat and provide assistance as needed. The trails are paved so we had a nice area to walk (twice around the lake from our site was 3 miles). :) We plan to visit again!
- Wil V.Scout
Benton KOA
Loud
1 side is directly on the freeway VERY loud, the other is in between the sewer treatment plant and municipal airport. If you're a light sleeper might want to stay away Full video review on YouTube https://youtu.be/QpuNpA7UVZI
Brian F.ScoutShawnee Forest Campground
Great and clean!
Great little stop, everything is clean and a fresh shower was refreshing.
- JJames N.Traveler
South Marcum Campground
Great Campground
Only $26 a night for full-hookups is amazing. Cell service for AT&T is marginal at 2 bars LTE. Only issue that I have is that site 49 is very hard to get level in, make sure that you bring extra leveling blocks if possible
Dante V.
GuideOak Point - Lake Glendale
Solar Eclipse Crossroads
We camped here during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse and it was also the overflow site which at that time was the side of the camp entrance road. Fast forward to April 7,8 & 9 2024 We are again on overflow campground where this time was their group camping site which was much better than the side of the road. The overflow site has 4 unisex bathrooms but no showers (showers are at the main campground) there is dining (open) pavilion with a fireplace and a filtered well water system. We had a blast watching the Total Solar Eclipse.
Jon H.Scout
Oak Point Campground
Nice national park campground
Location is everything and this is well in the middle of a great area in Shawnee National Forest. Garden of the gods, Bell Smith springs, Ferne State park, and on and on. You can spend a week here and not see everything.
There are primitive and electric (with water) sites. There are no sites with sewer hookup. There is a dump station at the entrance.Sites are generally level and well kept. Very large rigs (35+) will be challenging, but I've seen them - more towards the front. There are some lake front spots that can be had. Sites are first come and there are no reservations taken. During the week, no problem. Weekends would be iffy.
Large lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking. Also has a bike trail around it - maybe 2 miles.
Shower houses are kept clean, but as of this posting, they need some maintenance work.
All in all, this is a must stop if you want to enjoy what the area has to offer.
Barb N.Ranger
Gun Creek
Blue Jay #49 Water site
Love this state park! Clean, quiet, water views and lots of bike paths to ride.
Steve G.Legend
Crab Orchard Lake Campground
Excellent Lakeside Campgrouind
Getting there: Easy access off Illinois 13 East of Carbondale
Check in and staff: Campground is now under the egis of recreation.gov& reservations through them are a must. This is new& when planning the trip the website said“first come first serve” so we arrived on a Friday evening(4pm) with no reservation. The sign said RV sites all taken. The host was wonderful! He has been here 9 years and steered us to a nice site for the one night we will be here. The online experience with recreation.gov was not pleasant, impossible in fact. So I had to call. This took quite awhile. Once I got a real live person it was great, and we got our site with no problems.
Amenities: Bathrooms: clean, paper towels& air dryers.
Site: A-35. In the middle of the A loop and therefore not on the water. Still, very nice. After all, beggars can’t be choosers! Sites are somewhat spacious, but not terribly private.
Bonnie M.Guide
Castor River Campground
Sketchy crowd of long term residents
Way to crowded tiny sites
- VVicky P.Scout
Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
Sweet RV campground! Very clean, quiet, and beautiful.
We found this Rv campground while cruising through MO on to FL. We enjoyed this place! Beautiful, and quiet. New sites, tables, and a beautiful creek. A couple of pony’s too. We will definitely be stopping in again!
Michelle K.Scout
Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon
You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
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Tonya B.GuideShawnee Forest Campground
Great Place!
Stayed here on the way to and from Florida (home in Minnesota). Very nice campground. Well maintained, big sites for our 40ft fifth wheel, great sunrise/sunset views, and the bathrooms are very clean and well lite. The gentleman/host that greeted us at the office upon arrival was polite and helpful. Will definitely stay again!
Logan W.Guide
Giant City State Park
Great trails and well kept campsites
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. The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter. The Lodge also had excellent food and a very cozy feel. Definitely visit the Lodge!!
- Logan W.Guide
Pyramid State Park
Nice campsites and lots of lakes
We stayed at the campground on the north end of Pyramid. The campsites were close together but we visited in February so we were the only campers. The fire pits were a little run down but the sites were nice and level with a table. No lantern posts. Pit toilets that were decent. The park office is a pretty long drive from the north end campground. The hiking is limited but the campground was peaceful and close to the lakes. Probably covered in bugs in the summer. Overall pretty nice stay
Jay F.TravelerWashington County Lake State Conservation Area
Nice and quiet
Nice and quiet, perfect place to crash for the night in our van.
- TTori P.Scout
Shawnee Forest Campground
Suburb Camping
Came to this campsite with my boyfriend and I as well as our two dogs. We were in spot 51, we have a large 8 person tent and need water & electricity so we rent out RV spots instead of the typical tent spots. When we arrived after our 15 hour drive, someone decided to park in our site. Once they moved we were able to start putting up our tent which was on a hill so we were slanted throughout the night. A family rented out the entire rest of the cul-de-sac, which isn’t the parks fault, but they claimed the pavilion and surrounding area. I would call this more of “suburb camping” because there are hardly any trees for privacy, large open fields of grass, and you are 2 minutes from the highway, food, and gas stations. It is only a single bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower instead of any stalls. They provide WiFi that did not work for us, we had better connection with our cellular data. No garbages anywhere in the campsite, thankfully we had our own garbage bags and tossed it in the dumpster before we left. It was fine to crash for one night, but I wouldn’t want to stay here for an extended period of time.
- kkenneth B.Guide
Shawnee Forest Campground
Quiet, Peacefull, Friendly
This was one of the best I have stayed out. I met some nice people, Manager helped me get my electric set up, (user error), Facilities clean and very nice, roads and park well taken care of..
Guide to Grand Tower
Camping near Grand Tower, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Easy walking distance to the observation trail that is the highlight of this park."
- Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Gun Creek. A camper noted, "Bring a fishing pole for amazing lake views!"
- Horseback Riding: Check out Sam A. Baker State Park Campground for horseback riding opportunities. One review said, "There is plenty to do from hiking to horseback riding."
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Hawn State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The facilities in great shape... clean bathrooms."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness at Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs. One camper said, "It was a great spot... very quiet and peaceful."
- Scenic Views: The stunning views at Giant City State Park Campground are a hit. A reviewer mentioned, "The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter."
What you should know
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jackson Falls, don't have drinking water or electric hookups. A camper noted, "No drinking water... be prepared."
- Busy Weekends: Expect crowds at popular spots like Sam A. Baker State Park Campground on weekends. One visitor said, "Very busy on Fridays and weekends."
- Road Conditions: The roads to some campgrounds, such as Jackson Falls, can be rough. A camper mentioned, "The road getting there does vary in surfaces but our van made it fine."
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like St. Joe State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "There are two great trails in the park and there was staff on site doing educational programs that my kids really loved."
- Quiet Campsites: Choose quieter campgrounds like Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs for a more relaxing experience. One camper mentioned, "We had the place nearly to ourselves."
- Bring Snacks: Make sure to pack snacks and drinks, as some campgrounds, like Gun Creek, don't have markets nearby. A visitor noted, "No market... bring your own supplies."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Sizes: Not all sites are level or spacious. A camper at Sam A. Baker State Park Campground mentioned, "Campground was really tight."
- Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Shawnee Forest Campground. A reviewer said, "The sites are very close together, so there is not much privacy."
- Plan for Dump Stations: Make sure to know where the nearest dump station is, especially at places like St. Joe State Park Campground. A camper noted, "Dump station backs up for up to an hour on Sundays."
Camping near Grand Tower, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper.
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