Top Cabins near Johnston City, IL
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Best Cabin Sites Near Johnston City, IL (28)
1. Giant City State Park
24 Reviews•165 Photos•137 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Gun Creek
19 Reviews•63 Photos•90 SavesOverview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Natural Features
Gun Creek sits along the Eastern banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Golf Complex, which includes a 27-hole golf course, restuarant, and lodge.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$30 / night
3. South Marcum Campground
15 Reviews•31 Photos•64 SavesOverview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossu, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Natural Features
South Marcum Campground sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. With plenty of unobstructed views of the water, campers are able to take in scenic sunsets as well as enjoy activities such as bank fishing, right from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Dam
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$26 / night
4. Benton KOA
12 Reviews•5 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
12 Reviews•33 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR
6 Reviews•5 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Arrowhead Lake Campground
5 Reviews•13 Photos•25 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Archway RV Park
15 Reviews•17 Photos•42 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$35 / night
9. Rend Lake
5 Reviews•15 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. North Marcum Day Use Area
2 Reviews•1 Photo•11 SavesOverview
Congratulations! Youve just discovered the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Whether youre looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, youll find it here.
Natural Features:
North Marcum Day Use Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. Plenty of shade and a large sandy boat in are, make this day use area desirable for a day on scenic Rend Lake. Rend Lake is made up of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land.
Wildlife in the area includes white tailed deer, wild turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year.
Recreation:
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away youll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Facilities:
North Marcum Day Use Area features two large picnic shelters with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelters can accommodate up to 75 guests each, and the area has a boat ramp, playground, and dock all within walking distance.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Showers
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Johnston City
184 Reviews of 28 Johnston City Campgrounds
Angie A.
Ranger
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Nice stop
Easy to find. Affordable overnight stay with electric. Beautiful lake. Friendly campers and hosts. Pit toilets. Spotty Verizon.
- Karen
Guide
Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground
Great
We were on electric only. Wish we had known we could have gotten a senior discount. Very nice campground.
- Wil V.
Scout
Benton KOA
Loud
1 side is directly on the freeway VERY loud, the other is in between the sewer treatment plant and municipal airport. If you're a light sleeper might want to stay away Full video review on YouTube https://youtu.be/QpuNpA7UVZI
- JJames N.
Traveler
South Marcum Campground
Great Campground
Only $26 a night for full-hookups is amazing. Cell service for AT&T is marginal at 2 bars LTE. Only issue that I have is that site 49 is very hard to get level in, make sure that you bring extra leveling blocks if possible
Siegfried M.Guide
Cave-in-Rock State Park
Awesome Campground
Was the only one there $ 20 with Electricity, what a Deal Steve is a great Host Also had free Music….. Cicadas
- JJames N.Traveler
Archway RV Park
Great campground
Sites are nice, although all sites face each other meaning you will be 5-10 feet from your neighbors if you are sitting out front. Full-hookups with only a 50amp connection so if you are using 30 make sure you have a 50/30 adapter. Overall very nice campground, well maintained.
Barb N.Ranger
Gun Creek
Blue Jay #49 Water site
Love this state park! Clean, quiet, water views and lots of bike paths to ride.
Michelle K.Scout
Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon
You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
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Logan W.Guide
Giant City State Park
Great trails and well kept campsites
We stayed at Giant City in February on a very cold weekend. It was still a fantastic trip! The campsites, fire pits and pit toilets were well maintained. The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter. The Lodge also had excellent food and a very cozy feel. Definitely visit the Lodge!!
Jay F.TravelerWashington County Lake State Conservation Area
Nice and quiet
Nice and quiet, perfect place to crash for the night in our van.
- EEric C.Traveler
Gun Creek
Beautifull
Only reason for not 5 star was it is a little to close to the interstate.
- KKarenTraveler
Benton KOA
Good experience
T-Mobile worked well- issues connecting to site Wi-Fi- staff pleasant- clean- didn’t use showers- small camp store available
Jennifer D.GuideRend Lake Gun Creek Campground
Under construction
Pulled in here on our way out west for a night. The website mentioned “some” construction. But we could not access the lake at all anywhere. Also we were awakened by the Dept of Corrections with their work program for inmates. They arrived clearing all around our site very early in the am!!!
- BBlake M.Guide
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Good Luck
The stay was pleasant and the lake was very nice but the reservation system and finding a spot was overly complicated for a first timer. Basically people show up and throw a cooler or tent onto a site to claim it and then leave. They have to pay for the spot by 8pm. And people can stay as long as they want as long as they pay for the next day by then. But if they don’t pay they have to leave by 9am the next morning. So you never know when people are actually leaving or a spot was opening up. Every spot was taken when we go in and we heard from the check in lady that someone was leaving so we went and waited watching them pack up to get their spot. We were there for one night and had 5-6 people come to us asking what time we were leaving the next morning. It was crazy. This was also the week before memorial day weekend so that’s probably why. Primitive camping was closed. We were in a truck with a roofnest.
- CCarl S.Traveler
Archway RV Park
Rustic
Very nice and easy laid back atmosphere, sweet little pond to walk the dog around so excited I got to see my first real life cardinal bird in the wild. The staff was great
- Barb N.Ranger
Gun Creek
Amazing Lake Views!! Bring a fishing pole.
Excellent park but many sights aren’t flat. Not all have water, septic. Clean facilities. Self checkin. Golf onsite, clubhouse with food.
- rrobert M.Guide
South Marcum Campground
Nice campground
I would definitely book here again
- Barb N.Ranger
Gun Creek
Lots of space by a Lake
RV or tent, book online at Recreation.Gov not all spots are level. Electric on most but not all have water. Campfire area and picnic table provided. Bathhouse is clean and park areas are all clean, dump station on site. We will be back and book closer to the lake in a level site.
- VValerie G.Scout
South Marcum Campground
Great campground
We love this campground as it is on the water, quiet and the people and core of engineer workers are all very friendly. We camp here from April till October off and on.
Jeremy C.ScoutBenton KOA
Koa
I was able to stay in a pull through with a really good rate being that it was the off season just call and ask for Karen.. Really GOOD ppl BTW they are very religious so be respectful
Matthew H.Guide
Randolph County State Conservation Area
Best sites are walk in only
Best sites are first come first serve other half are reservable. 50amp water fill available with frost free. And dump station at front. $18 a night. Tight spots and harsh back up angles. Only 3 paved spots
Mr B.Scout
Touch of Nature Education Center
Amazing!
Well, this is a great place for a hypothesis writer to relax and write some good stuff. Everything looks soothing and beautiful here. Five stars!
Jodi T.ScoutBenton KOA
Just passing through
We’re just passing through so only staying one night but the place is cute and we’ll maintained as far as I can tell. We did come in around 8:30pm and it was a little difficult to see site markers but the hosts left us an envelope with a map along with their notes and drawings to get to the site so it was fine.
- MMary H.Scout
Archway RV Park
Avoid this shabby campground
This was our unfortunate experience at this park!
While setting up on our lot I noticed that the park layout was such that your door opens up facing your neighbors door and you actually share about a 4 foot wide strip of grass between trailers,,absolutely no privacy if you wanted to sit outside! We could not even open our awning as it would have hit the awning next to us! Tiffany(the manager/owner)? happened to come by at that time and asked if everything was ok. I asked if there were any sites where the doors didn’t face each other. She got totally belligerent and asked if there was a problem with our neighbors. I said of course not, I just didn’t want to be eyeball to eyeball with them. She said“what do you expect for$45?”!!! And also said this was not uncommon@ proceeded to try and lecture me on how commonplace this was! We have been rving for over 25 years through at least 30 states and this is the first time I have ever encountered this situation! And the fact that I didn’t go to Tiffany with a complaint, she actually stopped and made the inquiry and then got very nasty when I raised the question. Apparently Tiffany is very personable as long as you don’t ask a question of her! A simple“all of our sites face each other” would have sufficed, but she chose to make it into a confrontational issue! This is a marginal park at best, I can’t imagine how it has a Good Sams designation, if for no other reason than the bizarre layout of the sites! I would never stay here again(or at any park where you actually share your neighbor’s only area for a minimum degree of privacy!) Our neighbors were lovely people but I’m sure they were not comfortable with being right on top of their neighbors either! In addition, these sites are VERY close together! Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere!
Matthew B.GuideWayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Peaceful
Sites are well spaced apart. Bathrooms are pretty disgusting buggy and dirty.
TJ G.Guide
Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR
Cheap beautiful campground
Cheap campground that is clean and quiet. The back in site we had overlooked the lake. For the price, you can’t beat the view. If I return to the area, I would stay here again
Scott B.TravelerCave-in-Rock State Park
Nice and quiet
Quiet campground. Nice shower house. Quick walk to cave in rock or the cave in rock restaurant. Very few campers. Large open grassy areas. Lots of deer…and ticks. Campground host is really nice but the ranger is a pain
Guide to Johnston City
Camping near Johnston City, Illinois, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic views to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Giant City State Park Campground. Reviewers rave about the beautiful trails, with one saying, "The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter."
- Fishing: Head to Gun Creek for some fishing fun. Campers have noted, "Clean facilities. Self check-in. Golf onsite, clubhouse with food," making it a great spot to relax by the water.
- Nature Walks: Visit Harmonie State Park Campground for trails and picnic areas. One visitor mentioned, "Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas."
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Shawnee Forest Campground states, "The bathrooms are very clean and well lit."
- Friendly Staff: Many campers have praised the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Harmonie State Park Campground, one guest said, "The staff was extremely friendly."
- Scenic Views: Campers love the picturesque surroundings. A review for Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs highlights, "The grounds and pit toilets were remarkably clean, and I saw no trash or broken glass anywhere."
What you should know
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jackson Falls, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A camper noted, "The bathroom was stocked with TP but you will want to bring hand sanitizer or water."
- Busy Weekends: Expect larger crowds on weekends, especially at popular spots like Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Very busy on Fridays and weekends."
- Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A visitor to Jackson Falls mentioned, "The road to get into the primitive camp area is long, and just a little bumpy."
Tips for camping with families
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. Harmonie State Park Campground has multiple playgrounds, making it a great family destination.
- Safety: Choose campgrounds that feel safe and welcoming. A family at South Sandusky Campground shared, "It was very safe and had close restrooms and playgrounds."
- Activities: Find campgrounds with various activities. One camper at Eldon Hazlet State Park mentioned, "There are three playground areas, a basketball court, sand volleyball, and a pool during summer months."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Levels: Not all sites are level, so check reviews before booking. A visitor at South Sandusky Campground noted, "Not all sites are very level."
- Electric Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Gun Creek mentioned, "Not all spots are flat. Clean facilities."
- Reservations: Make reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons. A review for Shawnee Forest Campground advised, "Suggest calling before making reservations."
Camping near Johnston City, Illinois, has a lot to offer, from stunning landscapes to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
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