Best Cabin Camping near Johnsonville, IL
Several state parks and private campgrounds near Johnsonville, Illinois provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area offers cabins with electric hookups and access to shared bathhouses, while Okaw Valley Kampground features two cabin units with clean facilities. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground and Whittington Woods Campground both provide cabin options with proximity to Rend Lake. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and electricity, though amenities vary by location. According to Dawn W., who stayed at Okaw Valley, the campground offers "clean restrooms and showers with hot water" and maintains "walking/hiking wooded trails" near their cabins.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and season. Washington County State Recreation Area provides two cabins with lake views but limited amenities, as one reviewer noted they were "overpriced due to no running water or nearby toilet but more private and great lake views." Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations, including Gun Creek and Harmonie State Park Campground. Most state park cabins require reservations well in advance, particularly during summer months when facilities like pools and nature centers are fully operational. Illini Campground at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area offers cabin options year-round, though Jake L. cautions that "there are times this park cannot be accessed because of flooding."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits with cooking grates while others provide indoor kitchenettes. Camp stores at locations like Eldon Hazlet and Camp Lakewood offer basic provisions including firewood and some food items. For more substantial grocery needs, nearby towns such as Carlyle, Mount Vernon, and Whittington have stores with complete selections. Cabins at state parks typically include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and dining, with access to drinking water from central spigots rather than in-cabin plumbing.
