Cabin camping near Jerseyville, Illinois offers options within a 45-mile radius in both Illinois and Missouri. Located in Jersey County at approximately 695 feet above sea level, this area experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall. Most cabin facilities remain open year-round, though winter visits require additional preparation for potential weather changes.
What to do
Lakeside activities: At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, water recreation includes paddleboating and kayaking. "The park/campground rents paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes in addition to different kinds of bikes. There is a walking trail around the lake (4+ miles)," notes one visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple ponds at McCully Heritage Project provide fishing access for cabin guests. "Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks," shares a camper who visited with a large group.
Hiking trails: Cuivre River State Park offers extensive trail networks for day hikes. "Cuivre river is about an hour outside St.Louis and offers a multitude of outdoor options from hiking, biking, boating and fishing. The trails are fantastic and have different levels for all," according to a regular visitor.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campsites at Beaver Dam State Park Campground offer room to spread out. "All sites are shaded and mostly level with pull-thru or back-in parking. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grate over it," reports a reviewer who appreciated the setup.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies between parks, but Cahokia RV Parque maintains high standards. "The grounds, pool, laundry, and bathrooms were all in excellent repair and clean. The park was quiet, but very family friendly," notes a visitor who stayed four nights.
Affordable options: McCully Heritage Project offers budget-friendly cabin camping. "Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood," mentions a reviewer who found value in their stay.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most parks fill quickly during summer months, especially on weekends and holidays. For Country Bend Campground, planning ahead is essential. "We called ahead but didn't need a reservation," shares one camper about an off-peak visit to St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Supply availability: The nearest major shopping options are in Carlinville, about 25 minutes from Beaver Dam. "The campground is just a few minutes from Carlinville Walmart and restaurants," notes a reviewer about proximity to supplies.
Seasonal considerations: Some facilities have limited winter accessibility. "The lake has boat access and some good fishing spots. There is also a restaurant and store on the lake. The breakfast at the restaurant is great! Mosquitoes are bad, remember to bring repellent," advises a summer visitor to Beaver Dam.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Six Flags offers dedicated family programming. "This is a very family friendly campground and would highly recommend if camping with kids! They also host daily kids activities and crafts," explains a Labor Day weekend visitor.
Playground access: Several parks feature playground equipment for younger children. "The kids had a blast riding bikes. Even finding a few little frogs jumping around and fireflies at night," shares a family who visited St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Swimming options: Pools are available at select locations during summer months. "Swimming pool in addition to the lake," notes a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes regarding recreational water options.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When booking cabin accommodations, request specific information about accessibility. "The sites for full hook ups are separate from the other sites," explains a visitor to Cuivre River State Park Campground about the campground layout.
Access challenges: Some cabins have terrain considerations. "Our site was fairly spacious and not super close to others which we liked. The sites by the vault toilet looked closer together," details a visitor about the varying site configurations at Cuivre River.
Amenities: Most cabins include basic furnishings with varying comfort levels. "The picnic tables and fire rings are nice additions and the lots appear to be level," notes a Cahokia RV Parque visitor about the standardized features at each site.
