2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cabin accommodations near Kinmundy include several state recreation areas and private campgrounds offering various lodging options. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area provides cabins with basic amenities including electricity and access to central shower facilities. "Bathrooms are typical for a state park," noted one visitor who stayed during the eclipse in April. Okaw Valley Kampground, located off I-70 in nearby Brownstown, offers cabin rentals with more extensive amenities including access to a swimming pool and small fishing lake.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when facilities like swimming areas are fully operational. Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area and Dam West Campground near Carlyle Lake provide year-round cabin options suitable for families. Pet policies vary by location, with some campgrounds permitting pets in cabin areas while others restrict them. A camper remarked that Okaw Valley has "very friendly and helpful staff" and maintains "very clean" facilities.
Most cabin rentals provide beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and personal items. Cooking facilities range from basic fire pits with grates to cabins with small kitchenettes. According to a reviewer, there's "a Dollar Store in Farina and a grocery store in Kinmundy; both towns are less than 10 miles away" from Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area. On-site camp stores at locations like Okaw Valley are "well stocked" with essentials, though selection may be limited compared to town merchants. Visitors staying multiple nights typically bring food supplies from home.
"Most of the sites are large and a good distance from the next one. Shower house is alright. The store/restaurant has been closed for a year or two now because of the Illinois budget."
"It's a small campground that offers a playground,bathhouse, hiking trails, and a small swimming area. There is easy access walking down to the marina. With small towns close to this state park."
"Family owned with a nice little fishing area (no license required catch and release) paddle boats and camp store. A nice pool with a big covered pavilion, clean restrooms and showers with hot water."
"Cute camp store with very long pull through parking (no need to unhook). Campfire ring and picnic table. Nice area to walk, medium size lake that fish bight."
"This State Park is located outside Carlyle,Illinois. This park offers playground areas and more. Cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours."
"while there are many full service sites available, this campground offers dozens of rustic tent sites right next to Carlyle Lake as well!"
from $15 - $30 / night
"Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake."
"The sun sets behind the camper. Very nice clean restrooms, laundry room and a area you can grill in using their grills."
from $35 - $999 / night
"This is primarily a RV park near I-64 and on a highway. Noisy!! Bad noisy. Camp site was nice. Grassy, level, near a picnic shelter with tables. Shade trees. But only about 2-3 such sites."
"We were going to overnight park at Loves but had problems with our generator. 93 degrees at 11 pm so we splurged for a site and paid $71 for full hookups."
from $60 - $75 / night
"Full hookups, reservable sites, walk up sites, and all sites are large! Full hookup sites are booked solid so make sure you go online 6 months out or you are out of luck."
"Decent spacing and sites look mostly level. Water not at many sites. Showers are great separate toilets/shower rooms."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $60 / night
"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. "
"They keep up with the grounds and shower houses very well. Easy to navigate roads and many things to do. You also have easy access to stores in the surrounding towns."
from $9 - $28 / night
"Cleanest bathrooms ever and heated and air conditioner. Quiet and plenty of trees and a walking path. A beach to swim at and a dock to fish off. A playground for kids."
"There's miles and miles of walking and biking trails! The sites are pretty generously sized. The host was nice and the price was fantastic! I paid $42 for 4 nights."
"There are sites with electric, water, and sewer. Several sites are right on Rend Lake. Most sites have concrete picnic tables and fire rings."
"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."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $30 / night
TravelerThis is a 100 site campground on Rend Lake in Illinois. Lots of trees. Level paved sites unless you book right by the lake. Some are very steep. Bring lots to level with! We are in site 92. Away from the lake but beautiful sunshine.
GuideGreat place easy on off the hyw sites are old so you may need to block up your RV to level it . Some sites only have electric so be careful when you book it. Heard some road noise from the HYW but the campsite had plenty of room
TravelerCamp Host is very friendly and brought firewood to our site. Bath/shower house was clean. We were in the equestrian campground due to our 73 foot overall length. It was a great stay for visiting family. There are a lot of outdoor activities at the lake area, but no pool.
LegendWe had never stayed at Whittington Woods, but several of our camping friends have stayed here over the years while traveling through the area. At a recent RV open house, we talked with the campground (CG) owners and decided to switch our reservation from another private CG to Whittington Woods to check it out. The owners suggested sites 92 or 97, and we were able to reserve back-in site 92 with FHUs for our two-night stay. Site 92 is one of the better sites, with a large yard and good separation from neighboring sites. The CG was easy to find off I-57—follow your GPS or the signs. Check-in was quick, and we were escorted to our site. Unfortunately, one of the CG’s regular guests had set up in our reserved site 92 instead of site 93. After a brief discussion between our owner/escort and the guest, moving him was clearly not going to be a quick process. We were offered a couple of other available sites and decided to take site 93. Site 93 was a significant downgrade, with only a sliver of yard and very little separation from site 94. The sewer and electrical connections are near the center of the gravel pad, while the electrical breaker is on the opposite side of site 94. The water connection is at the very back, requiring more than 30 feet of hose for our rig. The owners were very nice, probably too nice when dealing with their“regulars,” and made the situation more tolerable by giving us a good discount for site 93. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. We normally get good performance from our T-Mobile internet with two bars, but download speed was only 41.2 Mbps. The CG Wi-Fi was better at 69.3 Mbps download. There are a lot of mature trees, so satellite/Starlink reception could be iffy depending on the site. The CG is conveniently located near I-57 and right off IL-37, although there was quite a bit of highway noise that was manageable for us. The property provides plenty of room for walking, especially with a dog, and has a decent-sized dog park. There are quite a few full-timers and regulars, with some keeping their sites well maintained and others not so much. We also saw some of the same latitude given to“regulars” when it came to keeping dogs on a leash and picking up after them. They have 5 pull throughs that are mainly used for overnighters that are handy but close together. We understand why several of our friends regularly stay here for a night or two while traveling to and from Florida. Whittington Woods is conveniently located off I-57 and offers FHUs, making the CG a practical overnight stop. Our home base is only about an hour and a half away, however, and we have better options in the area when we need a final stop to flush tanks before heading home.
TravelerThe campsite is nice plenty of spaces spaced out nicely, but there’s absolutely no signage. took us forever to decide where we could park and what to do. tiny little sign on the Rangers house. Led us to a website and then charged us $50. Not what we were expecting. Plan ahead on this one.
ScoutThis is such a peaceful and great place to camp.
ScoutRend Lake, in Whittington, Il is just a great place to camp. From primitive to full hook ups they have what you need for a Corps of Engineers campground.
GuideWe arrived at 7 picked a spot in the fcfs area and were surprised that it was almost empty. We got a premium site on the water, with no other campers in sight. The website says the reservation areas were full but that was not true, you have to book 4 days in advance. The camp host was great! It will be on my list of places to overnight in the future. But the lake is beautiful and you could spend multiple days there if you wanted!
GuidePaved roads and campsites. Convenient to the interstate but removed enough to be peaceful. Beautiful sunset at the lake. Bathhouse is outdated but functional.
Cabin rentals near Kinmundy, Illinois span across the area's many lakes, forests, and recreational lands. Located in south-central Illinois at approximately 600 feet elevation, Kinmundy experiences hot, humid summers and moderate winters with average summer temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Water recreation dominates the camping scene with multiple lakes including Forbes Lake, Carlyle Lake, and Rend Lake offering shoreline cabin accommodations.
Fishing access: At Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area, multiple fishing spots are available directly from the campground. "There is easy access walking down to the marina," notes Jake L. The lake supports various fish species and shoreline fishing is permitted from most areas.
Trail exploration: Several campgrounds maintain interconnected trail systems around cabin areas. "Main trail was nice but could be better marked. Lost our way a few times but still a good hike," reports Tracie E. about Forbes State Recreation Area. Most trails are under 3 miles and rated easy to moderate difficulty.
Water activities: Dam West Campground offers direct lake access for swimming and boating. "The beach at Dam West is great for the kids! We spent an afternoon there and enjoyed a picnic and swimming," shares reviewer Brooke C. Most beaches open Memorial Day through early September.
Winter cabin stays: Unlike many seasonal facilities, several cabins remain open year-round. "We stayed in site #7 for one night in the spring," notes Allen S. about Illini Campground at Eldon Hazlet Recreation Area. Winter cabin guests should call ahead to confirm amenities as some water facilities close during freezing months.
Privacy between sites: Many cabins offer good separation from neighboring units. "Most of the sites are large and a good distance from the next one," mentions a camper at Forbes State Recreation Area. Cabins at Lake Carlyle typically offer more privacy than those at privately owned facilities.
Clean facilities: Okaw Valley Kampground maintains exceptionally clean bathroom facilities according to reviewers. "The bathroom was the cleanest I have seen at a campsite," shares Shirley M. Most state recreation areas clean bathhouses daily during peak season.
Lake views: Premium cabins often feature lake views. "We camped right on the lake with a great view. This site and the site next to it are the best sites in the campground with a pull through layout for a great setup for a lake view from the side of your camper," notes Cody S. about Dam West Campground.
Wildlife observation: Cabins situated away from main campground loops offer better wildlife viewing. "This campground is heavenly and peaceful. Lots of migrant waterfowl. Pelicans, egrets, blue herons," reports Shawn at Dam West Campground. Spring and fall migrations provide peak wildlife viewing opportunities.
Limited cell service: Signal strength varies significantly between cabin locations. "There is very little cell service so it is a great place to be unplugged and enjoy time with friends and family," mentions Lori W. about Forbes State Recreation Area. Some campgrounds provide WiFi in common areas only.
Variable staffing: Some recreation areas operate with reduced staff during shoulder seasons. "The restaurant has been closed for a year or two now because of the Illinois budget," noted one camper. Staffing impacts facility maintenance and availability of amenities.
Reservation timing: Carlyle Lake cabins book quickly, especially on weekends. "We arrived at this campground at 11am on a Friday only to find that the first-come, first-serve sites were already full," reports Brooke C. Reservations should be made 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Weather considerations: Cabins near water can experience strong winds. "Keep in mind that strong winds can sweep across the lake and pick things up if not secured," warns Cody S. about lakefront cabins. Most cabins lack substantial windbreaks.
Playground access: Multiple recreation areas feature playground equipment near cabin clusters. "This State Park offers playground areas and more," reports Jake L. about Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. Most playground equipment is standard rather than modern designs.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer swimming facilities separate from the main lake. "There is a swimming pool and campground store. The pool was closed when we were there but looked nice," explains Allen S. about Eldon Hazlet. Pool facilities typically charge $5-10 daily use fees.
Kid-friendly hiking: COE Lake Carlyle McNair Campground offers shorter trails suitable for children. "There's miles and miles of walking and biking trails," reports Mimi. Most trails are under 2 miles with minimal elevation change.
Safety considerations: Some areas lack lighting between facilities. "Security was not great, as someone tried to get into our car in the middle of the night," cautions one camper at Forbes State Recreation Area. Families should bring flashlights and secure belongings overnight.
Site sizing: Cabin sites vary significantly in size and leveling requirements. "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," notes James N. about Archway RV Park. Most cabin sites accommodate one vehicle plus the cabin.
Seasonal access: Some roads to cabins become difficult during wet conditions. "Park was spacious and well maintained," shares Baxter about Forbes State Recreation Area, though access can change seasonally. Spring visitors should call ahead about road conditions.
Parking configurations: Certain cabin areas have limited parking directly at the unit. "The road to our site had a tight turn and required a little maneuvering but not terrible," explains Sharon J. Most cabin areas provide overflow parking within 500 feet.
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