Best Glamping near Highland, IL
Illini Campground in Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area houses premium glamping options along the scenic Carlyle Lake, just 30 minutes from Highland, Illinois. The campground's luxury accommodations include safari-style canvas tents and elevated glamping cabins with comfortable beds, heating and air conditioning, and electrical hookups. Each glamping site features a picnic table and fire ring, while maintaining proximity to modern shower facilities and clean restrooms. Strategically positioned sites offer direct lake views, creating an ideal setting for those seeking nature without sacrificing comfort. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA adds additional glamping options with their deluxe canvas tent accommodations featuring proper beds with linens, electrical outlets, and private decks. One guest shared, "The cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours. This is one State Park I enjoy visiting."
Carlyle Lake provides an exceptional backdrop for glamping experiences with miles of shoreline for swimming, fishing, and boating. The recreation area features multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and a swimming pool during summer months. Trails surrounding the glamping accommodations offer opportunities for wildlife viewing, with many guests reporting deer sightings near their luxury tents. The camp store serves breakfast and basic lunches, while Carlyle town is just minutes away with restaurants and shopping. According to a camper, "We stayed here for the first time the weekend of October 9th. The weather was perfect, warmer than typical fall in IL, but a nice breeze off the lake kept it from feeling hot out." Fall visitors can experience the elaborate Halloween festivities, where glamping sites are decorated extensively and various seasonal activities are organized for families.
