Best Cabin Camping near Jacksonville, IL
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Best Cabin Sites Near Jacksonville, IL (18)
1. Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Chandlerville, Illinois21 Reviews•40 Photos•4 SavesA primitive camping area at Jim Edgar Panther Creek has seven three-sided shelters to camp near or in for a fee of $6 per night. Hikers and mountain bike riders must travel approximately a quarter-mile from the nearest parking lot to access the shelters.
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- Reservable
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$6 / night
2. Crazy Horse Campground
Jacksonville, Illinois5 Reviews•6 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
3. Buena Vista Farms Campground
Jacksonville, Illinois4 Reviews•12 Photos•37 SavesBuena Vista Farms is a newly constructed camp ground on State Highway 67 in the middle of Illinois. We are short trips to Springfield, IL, Abraham Lincoln sites, Hannibal, Mo, Mark Twain sites and Saint Louis, Mo. Our RV sites are all full hook up, and some pull through spaces are 90 feet long, for Big Rigs. We offer back in sites on the water, and pull through sites. We have lots of green space, 60 feet between pedestals, 2 fishing lakes, canoes, kayaks and paddle boat, playground, hiking trails and no light pollution so you can star gaze around your camp fire. Sites all have fire pits and picnic tables. Tiny home cabins are fully furnished and available monthly or daily, in 3 styles, to sleep 3, 4 or 6 people. We offer 2 furnished apartments for traveling professionals on our park like setting. Seasonal, monthly or overnight campers are all welcomed!
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$46 - $121 / night
4. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Rochester, Illinois19 Reviews•51 Photos•58 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Beaver Dam State Park Campground
Carlinville, Illinois11 Reviews•12 Photos•25 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Rochester, Illinois11 Reviews•10 Photos•37 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Springfield KOA
Rochester, Illinois7 Reviews•3 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Siloam Springs State Park Campground
Liberty, Illinois10 Reviews•41 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes
Pittsfield, Illinois4 Reviews•19 Photos•20 SavesThe most exciting family vacation awaits you at the best family camping resort in Illinois! We have everything to offer your family for a weekend getaway or a weeklong vacation. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes is located in west-central Illinois, approximately 2 hours from the St. Louis Airport, and 4 hours from Chicago. Situated between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, our rural location offers the peace and quiet of a small town, with our park tucked away in a quiet, scenic environment.
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- Reservable
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10. McCully Heritage Project
Kampsville, Illinois5 Reviews•6 Photos•47 SavesPitch your tent in one of four widely spaced sites. Each site has enough room for multiple tents and includes a fire pit and picnic table. The sites are just a short walk from our shower/restroom facility. The fishing ponds are just a quarter mile walk from the campsites, and access to the numerous trails throughout our 940-acre property is directly from the campsites. While we have four designated sites, it is rare for all to be full, and likely that you'll be the only campers here most days. We are located in a very remote/rural part of Illinois in a county nestled between the Mississippi& Illinois Rivers, but only 75 miles north of downtown St. Louis. We have been included in John Shirle's"The Best in Tent Camping: Illinois."
The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
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$20 - $100 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews in Jacksonville
114 Reviews of 18 Jacksonville Campgrounds
Aaron B.
Guide
Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Lakeside Relaxation
These walk in sites check all the boxes. At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from. About half the sites were filled by the second day we were there. We settled on 62, which is spacious and provides access to the path from the front and behind where you can walk into site 64 as well. A parking area with a single spot for each camp site is well marked and by two vault toilets. Park staff and host were great. A decent fishing spot is just in front of site 64. $8 for IL residents is hard to beat, if you don't need an RV spot with electric. A water source is also by the parking spots. The weekend we were there the weather had cooled some and a great breeze was coming off the lake. Springfield being so close is a bonus.
The only negative is like any spot and how previous people leave the camp looking before you are there. Some garbage in the fire pit and random spots are par for the course in any state park. Pick up the trash and dump it in the dumpster by the parking lot. Leave the site better than you found it is our motto.
Jennifer H.Guide
Evening Star Camping Resort
Campers Are Like Family
Love to swim in the pool, play in the bags tournaments, enjoy the fundraiser in July for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, mini golf, basketball and theme weekends. My favorite is the chili cook off and Halloween weekends are a blast!!
- SSteve H.Guide
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Prairie Lake Campground @Jim Edgar Panther Creek
Pleasant campground with 2 loops. Clean bathrooms with showers. Choice of full hookup or just electric on outer perimeters of each loop. Small fishing lake. 2 campground host sites with wood and ice for sale.
- JJareth C.
RangerSangchris Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful views
Came here in winter and it’s really beautiful. Lots of amenities and big spots, will come again
David F.GuidePrimitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Park away from busier Illinois
https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ 84 electric RV sites all reservable except 21 First Come sites. 18 sites are full hookup. Several 50 amp sites but majority are 30 amp. Modern Shower house and 7 Vault toilet buildings. Newer Campground so Shade Trees are smaller still. Have camped here 4 times past 3 years. Like the quite agricultural Illinois environment but suggest shopping for your needs prior to leaving larger cities as most of the few small towns are limited to a Bar and Dollar store.
- LLindsey P.
Traveler
Siloam Springs State Park Campground
Hidden Gem of Illinois...
This site was so much better than what I was expecting! My friend, Kari, her 3 Doodles, my Beagle, and I camped out the first night in the group section, because there's hardly anyone there and we got there too late in the day to actually start hiking. In the morning, we loaded up our packs, put the little packs on the dogs (they have to carry their own food and water), and headed up the Red Oak Backpacking Trail. I don't know if we started at the beginning or not, but we parked by a little wooden bridge and the hill to start off our adventure kinda kicked my ass a little bit. After we made it up the initial incline, the landscape was beautiful and varied from flat areas to valleys and some creeks (which I was very thankful for after a few hours in 90° and 25 lbs on my back). We ended up setting up camp at a spot we thought was nice just before it got dark, because we didn't know where or how much further the primitive hike-in campsites were. The next day, we figured it out, but we wouldn't have made it there before dark. Towards the end, there were stairs built into the earth that were way too difficult to manage when your legs are jelly and your pack is heavy, so it was almost easier trying to take the side of the stairs and make your own little path, so just a heads up there. We had so much fun the whole time and I can't wait to go back for some snow camping later this year (they are open year round)!!!
Nick W.Guide
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes
Family orientated
Came when all the water activities were closed for the season. Cannot wait to come back! Facilities very clean and family oriented. Very fun for kids.
- Sonia Nathan B.Traveler
Buena Vista Farms Campground
Nice and Quiet
If your looking just to get way and relax or go explore Jacksonville or Springfield you can get there in 40 minutes.
The wifi isn’t strong enough to reach back to where we were but that was okay, I guess we didn’t need to watch tv anyways.
You can still here some cars because of the highway but it wasn’t like really crazy. The part is a decent size if you don’t want to hear traffic go further in the back.
Terry the owner she is super nice and friendly you would want to come back just for that alone.
The wifi isn’t so strong but i guess we didn’t need to watch TV. If you don’t want to hear the traffic I suggest getting a spot in the back. The part is a decent size we really didn’t hear it until the morning so by that time it getting up and getting ready to go and explore. You can hit Springfield in bout 40 mins or downtown Jacksonville in 15.
JASON L.GuideSangchris Lake State Park Campground
Hickory Point Heaven
There's really no way to describe this campground except for: Accommodating. Beautiful. Clean. Convenient. Peaceful. Relaxing. We have spent many weekends here and have never had a bad experience. Tony and Danielle and the rest of the entire campground host staff and crew do absolutely everything to make sure you have a great stay!!! We appreciate them and this wonderful campground. Our favorite sites are 13, 18, 23. Please visit and enjoy!
- LLynnette
Scout
Country Bend Campground
Family fun
We had a great time with lots of activities to keep the kiddos busy..
Mike G.TravelerSangchris Lake State Park Campground
Fantastic lakeside camping
I stayed at the tent sites. They are first come, first served, and a short walk from the parking spots. There are times of RV sites also, although the host said most all are reservable and only a handful are firstcome, first served. There are restrooms and a shower house that are clean.
Leo S.Scout
McCully Heritage Project
A day out with the kiddos.
I just love the bridge across the pond. We had a picnic and the kids got to play on the playground equipment.
- SSean H.Traveler
Springfield KOA
Nice relaxing campground
Campground is quiet and in a nice wooded area but still only 5-10 minutes from nearby shopping and attractions in Springfield.
- JJennifer K.Guide
Buena Vista Farms Campground
Has potential
Based on other reviews, we drive to the campground with intentions of staying the night. l talked with the owner over the phone to see about booking a site as we were getting in late. $50 per night and she would give 10% discount for Dyrt members. She said there were lots of sites open late in the season.
Upon driving in, we saw sites on a large paved pad near the road with hook ups. Drive past the check in to see if there were sites that were off the road due to the road noise. Even though it was a bit off of the interstate, the noise from the highway was awful. The prairie land is flat which lends itself to easily traveling road noise. The road coming in was gravel, with some potholes. It has potential, but felt like a drive in theatre upon entering. We ultimately drove 30 more minutes to Jim Edgar Panther Creek WA for $20/night.
- JJennifer K.Guide
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Great Friendly, Family Park
We certainly didn’t expect the Prairie Lake Campground to be full in late October! Both loops were full, but there was just enough space for us to squeeze in for 2 nights! (A few spaces seemed to be filled with deer hunters who were up and out quite early.) Site has electricity with water centrally located in the center of the loop. We needed a 100 ft fresh water hose to fill up. Luckily a friendly neighbor had one for us to borrow! Nice warm bath house had push button showers with locks on the stalls with a dry space to dress inside the stall. Lake has boat dock with about 6 slips. The point on the lake was a beautiful setting for a fall wedding on Saturday! Lots of families with kids riding bikes around the loop and some playing wiffle ball in the open field. Each spot had a picnic table and fire ring. Our spot, #78 sat under a tree with great shade. Bagged ice is available at 1st host site for $4 and a bundle of firewood for $6
- JASON L.Guide
Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Well maintained and convenient
We are enjoying our stay at Hickory Point Campground Lot 23 at Sangchris Lake State Park. A close and convenient location to amenities and supplies. Sites are spacious and campground is quiet and leisurely during the week. Beautiful shoreline lots. 30 amp service. Decent AT&T cellular coverage (it varies but able to stream, etc )
- SSally G.Scout
Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
60th Birthday Camping
It’s a beautiful location right by the water. The only issue is it slants a little. Very clean camp grounds . Bathrooms are just ok.
- Barry G.Traveler
Anderson Lake State Conservation Area
Clean facilities, nice area right on Illinois River
Good campsites for tent camping, can't speak to RV's. Wooded and shady, clean facilities, electric and water for tent camping. Good Price, nice location for fishing and kayaking. also.
- Darren D.Traveler
Crazy Horse Campground
Perfect Getaway
My best friends family stays out there and has nothing but great things to say about the place. I happen to agree with them. If you need a place to get away from city life but don't want to travel far away from town, you can't beat this place.
- CCarolGuide
Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
Pretty views, gross bathrooms
This park is pretty quiet, the lake itself looked nasty - no swimming allowed. Primitive sites were walk in. Other sites had electric. There were some cabins available. The bathrooms were not cleaned the whole time I was there, and they were disgusting. Showers required a push button activation every 10-15 seconds, but after About the 10th time I did get a little hot water.
- CChrisScout
Country Bend Campground
Quick accommodation on a holiday weekend
Super great people helped accommodate us on a holiday weekend for a baseball tourney we were playing in
Kaitlin D.GuideCountry Bend Campground
Tons of activities
This is a really great campground! Huge campground with a lot of different areas. Be prepared for a lot of walking unless you rent or bring your own golf cart. Holiday weekends have so many planned activities, some for all ages. We really loved the bridges with trails to ponds, and the jumping pillow. All of the seasonal site people are super friendly and so welcoming. We’ve already booked our next visit!
Peter H.ScoutSiloam Springs State Park Campground
First Stay
Not a bad State Park/Camp ground, theres an Amish store close by with ice and amenities. The map online is wrong when choosing a campsite though. The site I chose appeared off by itself on the map and when I arrived it was in the same area as all other sites.
Katie P.Scout
Beaver Dam State Park Campground
Good Campsite!
Family of 5 (2 toddlers, 1 baby)
We have went to this campsite for years! It’s only 35 minutes from our home which makes it appealing. Everyone is so nice, never had an issue with the people or service. We also love the size of the park, the paved streets, and walking trails. Great for long weekend with littles!
Docked two stars because the sites aren’t consistently mowed and the playgrounds aren’t very well maintained. It’s a far fall off the slides.
- Liz G.Scout
Country Bend Campground
GO ELSEWHERE
Our motorhome is a big rig a 42 foot diesel pusher.. They squeezed site was 7 ft wide with little gravel mostly wet grass and mud.Our 40000 lb RV was 8 1/2"ft wide. We were put in a spot by Country Bend Campground not large enough for our vehicle. Not much gravel all mud. Due to a huge tree no satellite service yet the owners stated was good for our 42 ft diesel pusher motorhome and no obstacles.We were sandwiched between two living full time people right next to us. We waited 3 hours to come in since they charge$5 an hour extra for early arrival. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!$$$$ is their goal. They want you to rent their golf carts because everything is so spread out. We have been full timing for two years. This is the worst experience we ever had. No water hookup. We called Kate Tuxhorn the owner and she said sorry i forgot to tell you that you have to tap in your neighbors water. Her husband Jeff Tuxhorn has many bad reviews too.Leaving we hit that huge tree that we had no way to turn. Thousands of$ damage.
- Pam L.Scout
Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
peaceful camping in the middle of nowhere
we stayed for four days at the end of October. There was alot of rain and our site was pretty muddy. we made the best of it and always enjoy the local area and small towns. We have stayed here several times and will again.
- TTracie E.Traveler
Sangchris Lake State Park Campground
NICE ! ! !
Beautiful campground. Very open & spacious. Sites are very large with plenty of room between neighbors. Also all sites are gravel & graded well and level except for the 2 Handicapped sites—Concrete pads on those (IL Disable RESIDENTS ONLY). Very good lake access & multiple public docks. Restrooms/shower houses are nice & well taken care of. Hosts Don & Jill were great.
Guide to Jacksonville
Cabin camping near Jacksonville, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.
Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $100
- At Buena Vista Farms Campground, cabins are modern and clean, providing a cozy retreat for families looking to unwind.
- Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes offers a variety of cabin options, perfect for families wanting to enjoy a fun-filled weekend.
- For a unique experience, McCully Heritage Project provides affordable cabin rentals with access to beautiful hiking trails and fishing spots.
Cabin campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Anderson Lake State Conservation Area, where the scenic Illinois River provides ample opportunities for water activities.
- Explore the hiking trails and picnic areas at Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, ideal for those who love to immerse themselves in nature.
- Participate in family-friendly events at Crazy Horse Campground, where live music and recreational activities keep everyone entertained.
A peaceful escape awaits at these campgrounds
- Springfield KOA is nestled in a quiet wooded area, providing a serene environment for relaxation and family bonding.
- Experience the tranquility of Pine Lakes Resort, where you can unwind by the lake and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- Schuy offers a clean and friendly atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Jacksonville, IL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Jacksonville, IL is Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.
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