Best Cabin Camping near Loda, IL

Four cabin campgrounds serve the Loda, Illinois region, each offering different levels of amenities and comfort. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area provides cabin accommodations with electric hookups and picnic tables at each site. Potowatomi Campground at Kankakee River State Park features cabins set among wooded sites with fire pits and built-in grills. "The campsites are very spread out and you will have a very private quiet campsite," noted one visitor about the Kankakee River location. Kankakee South KOA and Off The Trail Campground round out the cabin options, both offering full hookup sites with water and sewer connections.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Clinton Lake operates year-round while Kankakee South KOA is seasonal, open from April 1 to October 31. Most cabins accommodate families, with varying levels of privacy between sites. Pet policies differ by location, with Clinton Lake, Kankakee South KOA, and Off The Trail all allowing pets at their cabin sites. According to one camper at Off The Trail Campground, "Buddy sites are large, have full hookup, fire pits, and picnic tables. Lots of dogs around, pricing was about $50 a night per site."

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering only outdoor fire pits with grills while others may have more extensive amenities. On-site camp stores are available at Clinton Lake, Kankakee South KOA, and Off The Trail Campground, providing firewood, ice, and basic supplies. Kankakee River State Park does not have an on-site market, so guests should plan to bring all necessary provisions. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months and holiday weekends when these cabin sites fill quickly.

Best Cabin Sites Near Loda, Illinois (4)

    1. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Weldon, IL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 935-8722

    $10 - $30 / night

    "It is a large campground with well spaced campsites for tents and rvs. Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover."

    "Sites were spacious but wasn’t much privacy, which didn’t bother us because it allowed for our kids to play with the other kids easily."

    2. Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    16 Reviews
    Bourbonnais, IL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 933-1383

    "The spots are not huge, and not super private (you have next door and across the street neighbors), but we didn’t mind that!"

    "The campsites are very spread out and you will have a very private quiet campsite. This site is near a small cemetery that has tombstones that are hundreds of years old."

    3. Kankakee South KOA

    9 Reviews
    Kankakee, IL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 939-4603

    "We loved the dog park along with the many activities available. We come here at least once a year. Check out their information on their website."

    "Playground was nice and geared toward smaller kids. Staff was friendly and very nice. Firewood, ice, etc. could be ordered via text and delivered. Trash pick up daily."

    4. Off The Trail Campground

    1 Review
    Attica, IN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 762-6189

    $9 - $49 / night

    "Buddy sites are large, have full hookup, fire pits, and picnic tables. Lots of dogs around, pricing was about $50 a night per site."

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Cabin Reviews near Loda, IL

45 Reviews of 4 Loda Campgrounds


  • Kelsey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Off The Trail Campground

    Lots of fun!

    We stayed in buddy sites 81 and 82. Buddy sites are large, have full hookup, fire pits, and picnic tables. Lots of dogs around, pricing was about $50 a night per site. Restrooms had showers as well which made it easy to rinse off the mud. Great time all around.

  • Marc W.
    Jun. 15, 2019

    Kankakee South KOA

    Fun little campground

    Had a great time this weekend camping with my wife and two boys. We camp in an Hybrid trailer and really appreciated the price point with full hookups. Sites were decent size and had fire pits at each location. They had plastic picnic tables which where light to move and easy to clean. Decently quiet camp site with a pool for the kids to cool off made for an enjoyable weekend. Close to Kankakee and some of the other towns in the area for things to do. I would definitely come again to kayak on the Kankakee river. Unfortunately the water levels where too high for this trip as warnings had been issued

  • Emma H.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Great for our 2 person campout!

    My fiancé and I stayed in the Hickory Loop spot 3. We are very new campers, so we just have a very basic tent setup. When we checked in with the host, there were bundles of firewood for $8 (either cash or cash app). The spots are not huge, and not super private (you have next door and across the street neighbors), but we didn’t mind that! There were two outlets available, and a small rectangular fire pit with a grate on top. There are a few water pumps and vault toilets within walking distance, but we were pretty close to the shower house, which had stalls for toilets and showers. The showers were pretty great for a camp ground!

    It rained a ton during our trip so we didn’t explore much, but would definitely recommend for a simple camping trip where you want flushable toilets, showers, and some electricity.

  • phillip L.
    Jul. 27, 2016

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Great

    The campsites are very spread out and you will have a very private quiet campsite. This site is near a small cemetery that has tombstones that are hundreds of years old. I got to stay at site 14 at Davis creek. Potowatomi Campground and Chippewa Campground are not opened for the entire 2016. The sites are really limited around here so I recommend reserving weeks earlier or just come early. The site costed me about 8 dollars to reserve which was really cheap. The restrooms were really dirty and had a lot of insects flying around. There is no running water at the site so bring plenty. We did not have to collect firewood because there is a man walking around with a wheel barrow selling it which was really convenient. There is a short hike that crosses a bridge and it goes along the river

  • Valerie B.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Nice, wooded sites

    This was our first camping here and we really enjoyed our stay in the campground. The campground manager was very friendly and helpful and our site was clean with a nice fire pit with built-in grill and very clean. Lots of shower stalls in the shower house. We will definitely be back!

  • Marisa A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    Busy Central Illinois Campground on a lake

    This is our go-to campground when visiting the U of I. It is a large campground with well spaced campsites for tents and rvs. Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover. This also means in the dog days of summer the breeze is blocked by the trees so get an electric site even with a tent and bring a fan. They have a beach and a boat launch. The loops that allow alcohol can get a bit rowdy with weekend partiers, but the alcohol restricted loops can get loud from all the families. However, with full hook-up options there is no generator noise. The showers/bathrooms are kept up well given the massive amount of people served. If you own a boat and camp, this place is ideal for central Illinois.

  • L
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    Great visit with the family

    We had a fantastic time here. We came during Fourth of July and never felt like it was overly crowded. Sites were spacious but wasn’t much privacy, which didn’t bother us because it allowed for our kids to play with the other kids easily. Our site was adjacent to numerous paths that easily led to the beach, playground, the rocky path for fishing, and a secluded swimming hole. We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our family and our interests. We did not use the toilets or showers, although it looked like they were in working order as others were using then. We had a cloudless night and the stars were spectacular.

  • Yang L.
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Privacy, Vegetation and Bike Trail

    Spacious sites with lush jungle-like greenery grown in between, which provides perfect privacy. Easy access to water pump. Have to drive to get to the toilet/ shower station though.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Simple state park along the river

    Potowatami campground is divided into four loops. We camped in the Osage loop. Garbage cans are at the start of the loop. A central shower house is on the main road midway between the loops. Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path. The camp host checks you in. He gave us the signal in case we drive out of camp. Wave the sign out your window and re-enter camp. He also told us about rock creek nature trail. It’s just across the main road near the ranger office entrance. There are another couple miles of trails if you want some diversity.


Guide to Loda

Cabin camping near Loda, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

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Cabins are available at Kankakee South KOA

  • Stay at the Kankakee South KOA, where you can enjoy amenities like a game room, laundry facilities, and a friendly atmosphere for families.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Loda, IL is Clinton Lake State Recreation Area with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.

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