Best RV Parks & Resorts near Johnston City, IL

Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City offers RV campers level sites with water and electric hookups, including 50 amp service. This highly-rated park operates from February through November and features a sanitary dump station, shower facilities, and big rig friendly access. Just north of Johnston City, Benton KOA provides year-round RV camping with full hookups, while Gun Creek Campground in nearby Whittington accommodates RVs from March through November with 30 amp electric service and sewer connections. Marion Campground & RV Park, located south of Johnston City, offers full hookup sites with 50 amp service for motorhomes and travel trailers, though sites are positioned quite close together. "Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility," notes one Arrowhead Lake visitor.

Most RV parks in the Johnston City area welcome pets and provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Cell service varies by location, with stronger signals typically available at parks closer to Interstate 57. Dump stations are available at Arrowhead Lake and Gun Creek campgrounds, while Marion Campground lacks this amenity. Several campgrounds in the region sit alongside lakes, offering fishing and boating opportunities directly from RV sites. During peak summer months and fall foliage season, advance reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays. Many parks in the area have gravel pads rather than concrete, and some Gun Creek sites require leveling blocks due to uneven terrain. Access roads throughout the region are generally well-maintained and accommodate large motorhomes, though interior campground roads may be narrower with some tree obstacles to navigate.

Best RV Sites Near Johnston City, Illinois (84)

    1. Archway RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, IL
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 244-0399

    $60 / night

    "Gravel sites arranged like a parking lot but large enough for big rigs. Trees and flowers all about. 50 amps only."

    "Lots of space, i used 50 amp, full hookup, no problems."

    2. Marion Campground & RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 997-3484

    $40 / night

    "This actually feels like a campground and not a parking lot even though it’s super convenient to the interstate."

    "Little swings for the littles and lots of room to walk your dog.."

    3. Bubba J’s RV Park

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    Bonnie, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 231-3543

    $42 / night

    4. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    Johnston City, IL
    10 miles
    +1 (202) 520-0658

    $40 - $200 / night

    "I was more than satisfied with the facilities and service.  I would highly recommend to others."

    5. Cape Camping & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Cape Girardeau, MO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 332-8888

    "We hooked into their cable and received 24 popular channels and the WiFi was way above normal. We got 3 bars each on Verizon and AT&T."

    6. Birdsville Riverside RV Park

    1 Review
    Smithland, KY
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 928-2772

    $45 - $65 / night

    "Birdsville Riverside RV Park has a great setup for RVers looking to enjoy the area without being on top of their neighbors.  Check them out and share some pics of your stay on the Dyrt!"

    7. Crab Orchard Lake Campground

    12 Reviews
    Bargerville, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 997-3344

    $10 - $25 / night

    "Gravel lots were level and plenty big for our 38' Class A motorhome + Jeep. We stayed at site B8, which had a massive yard right and on the lake."

    "Wthat a nice find in southern Illinois just outside of Marion. Very big roomy and grassy sites. Some right on the lake shore."

    8. Benton KOA

    13 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 439-4860

    "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"

    "Not a bad place for a stop between destinations or a couple days at the lake would be fine. Roads and sites were well maintained. The dog park gets muddy quick, it’s mostly moss and dirt."

    9. Arrowhead Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (618) 983-3535

    "Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility."

    "The grounds were nice, we walked a nature trail and down by the lake. There were ducks and geese, and it was a lovely reprieve from our travels to walk along the edges of the lake."

    10. Gun Creek

    21 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Johnston City, IL

561 Reviews of 84 Johnston City Campgrounds


  • hannah O.
    Mar. 21, 2022

    Riverview Campground

    Beautiful Views

    Riverview campground is a clean, quiet, family friendly campground. It overlooks the Ohio River and provides amazing views at sunset. The stargazing is also great. There are 30 amp and 50 amp sites with water, and a dump station is on site. Firewood is also provided. This was the perfect place to spend the weekend!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    COE Rend Lake North Sandusky Recreation Area

    Great fishing camp

    North Sandusky Campground has 60 reservable campsites. All campsites have electric hookups, 16 campsites are full-hookup., 30 & 50 amp. There is a dump station, hot showers and flush toilets. Most sites are fairly level, but some have an incline to get into. Sites have water and sewer, and a picnic table. Sites are close to the water so you can fish or boat right from your campsite. There is a boat dock, boat ramp, playground, and disk golf course.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    South Marcum Campground

    Convenient to I-57

    South Marcum Campground is a Corp of Engineers campground just of I-57 in southern Illinois with over 100 reservable campsites. Sites have 30 & 50 amp Electric hookups. There is a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking. Also a playground in the Whispering Pines loop. The campground is on Rend Lake with swimming, fishing and boating. Most sites are level. Some are pull-through. The sites are set up to provide some privacy, and are not right on top of each other.

  • Debra M.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

    Many lakeside sites, extra long drives for boat trailers, quiet and scenic

    Rend Lake is a large COE recreation area with 4 campgrounds, some with full hook ups for $28 a night, two dams, 2 beaches, several boat launches, a marina, golf course and a restaurant.  Not all facilities were open when we visited in March.  Hiking and biking trails and close to town for gas and bait.  Each site has a stone picnic table and fire ring.  Showers, bathrooms and  playgrounds in multiple places and convenient locations.  Some sites do have steep grade, originally booked Bluejay 48 and moved.

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233504?tab=seasons

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    Quiet camping convenient to I-57

    Wayne Fitzgerald State Park is on Rend Lake, just off I-57 in Southern Illinois. It’s a great place for camping, fishing and bikes. It’s convenient for a short stop if you are traveling through, or as a destination. Although it’s right off the interstate there is no traffic noise. The campground has 40 tent sites and over 240 modern campsites, which offer electrical hookups, water and sewer facilities. Modern sites are $20/night, with 30/50 amp service. Primitive sites are $6. There is no internet. There are a few pull through sites.. there is lots of room and the sites appear to be level. There are 3 shower buildings. Many sites can be reserved online. There is a playground, and boat ramp. The park has hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking and boating. there is a golf course nearby and a lodge. Rend Lake is well-known for crappie, particularly in the early spring, as well as largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill.

  • A
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    EV Car Camping

    I’m a novice car camper, sleeping in my Tesla Model 3. This campground is quiet and clean. The host is very friendly and knowledgeable. Each site has 50 amp electric service (so you can charge your EV with a NEMA 14-50 plug), fresh water, fire pits, and picnic tables. A nice stop to visit the Shawnee National Forest.

  • Joel H.
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins

    Not bad

    Paid $35 per night for 2 nights after our Passport America discount. Not sure it would have been worth the full price. Full hookups. 50amp, water (55psi), and sewer. Cell coverage for AT&T and Verizon were both adequate to stream and work. The check-in process was a bit slow. We kinda expected that since it took us a dozen calls just to get someone to pick up the phone to make a reservation. We were first in line at check-in and spent at least 10 minutes going over all sorts of rules and information. Luckily we showed up at 3:05pm because they charge $25 for "early check-in" any time before 3pm. We're full-time RVers and have stayed at nearly 140 campgrounds and that's the first time we've seen something before 3pm called "early" and that's a pretty steep price for check-in. Our entire section of the campground was empty. Our neighbors actually showed up at 2pm and opted to wait an hour in the parking lot to go to their un-occupied site rather than paying $25. But besides the check-in, the campground was beautiful. Plenty of tree cover. The roads are paved and easy to navigate. Many of the amenities are closed for covid but there were still people riding around on their bikes. Definitely a bike-centric park with trails and bike paths around. It's not located next door to Traverse City but it's not far to get to most things. We camped at Timber Ridge Campground & Recreation Resort in a Fifth Wheel.

  • Lori W.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Arrowhead Lake Campground

    Arrowhead Campground

    Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility. Wifi fiber being installed, boat ramp, primitive cabin, tent camping, large childrens playground. Very nice, quiet, clean. We come here often. $25.00/night.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 22, 2025

    South Sandusky Campground

    5 Star COE

    Using your GPS of choice, you can reach this campground off I-57 via Benton or the IL-154/Sesser exit. The area includes both North Sandusky and South Sandusky COE campgrounds, clearly marked and easy to find. We arrived around 2:00 PM and found the check-in gate closed, but since we had a reservation, we proceeded directly to our back-in site 123 with full hookups. Most sites here offer water and electric (50/30/20 AMP), while the Dogwood loop features several full hookup sites in its upper section. Note that the loop has low-sloping ditches on both sides of the road, so precise backing is needed to land on the asphalt pad. There’s one full hookup pull-through site in the Dogwood loop—a long, slightly curved pad with sewer and power connections on the yard side, and water on the standard side. Both North and South Sandusky COE campgrounds offer a wide variety of site types, including lake views, varying utility setups, and well-spaced sites. Paved bike trails run throughout the area. We've been coming here for years, and this campground remains one of our favorites close to home.


Guide to Johnston City

RV camping near Johnston City, Illinois, offers a variety of well-reviewed parks that cater to different needs, from convenient stopovers to more scenic stays. Whether you're looking for full hookups or a peaceful retreat, there's something for everyone.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Marion Campground & RV Park provides full hookups, making it a practical choice for travelers needing convenience while on the road.
  • Archway RV Park features 50 amp hookups and is well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay for RVers.
  • Birdsville Riverside RV Park offers spacious sites with sewer hookups, perfect for those looking to settle in for a while.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Johnston City, IL is Archway RV Park with a 3.9-star rating from 16 reviews.

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