Best Cabin Camping near Highland, IL
Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area and Okaw Valley Kampground provide cabin accommodations within 30 minutes of Highland, Illinois. Cabins at Eldon Hazlet feature basic furnishings with electricity and heating options for year-round comfort. Most units include beds, tables, and chairs with varying sleeping capacities. According to one visitor, "This State Park offers playground areas and more. Cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours." Bathroom facilities are typically centralized in shower houses rather than inside individual cabins, though some premium units may include private restrooms.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cahokia RV Parque offers more developed cabin options with proximity to St. Louis attractions, while Country Bend Campground provides family-friendly cabin rentals in a more rural setting. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when lakeside cabins fill quickly. Most properties allow pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. A visitor at Washington County Lake noted that their cabins are "overpriced due to no running water or nearby toilet but more private and great lake views."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties—some offer only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates while others provide refrigerators and microwaves. Okaw Valley Kampground maintains a camp store where basic provisions can be purchased. For more substantial grocery needs, Carlyle (near Eldon Hazlet) has a Walmart and several dining options. As one camper mentioned, "The nearby town of Carlyle has a Walmart and several fast food eateries, but only one independent restaurant, Mexican, which came highly recommended."
