Best RV Parks near Makanda, IL

Are you planning an RV camping trip to Makanda? We've got you covered. Find the best sites near Makanda where you can park your RV with a scenic view. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to park your RV.

Best RV Sites Near Makanda, IL (82)

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    1. Cape Camping & RV Park

    3 Reviews
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    6 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Archway RV Park

    15 Reviews
    17 Photos
    42 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

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    3. Saline Creek RV Park and Campground

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    We are excited to finally get to invite guest to our new campground adventure. (Still under construction but open with limited spots). Conveniently located 1 mile or so outside of city limits with easy access to I-55. You'll find this beautiful property situation on the famous crystal clear Saline Creek and boasts cold spring fed water all summer long. All sites feature 30/50 and 110 plugs including water and sewer hookups. Concrete pad with brand new picnic tables. Fire pits included, family fun is sure to be had! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait for your suggestion to improve your experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $38 / night

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    4. Bubba J’s RV Park

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    13 Full hook-up sites - all are shaded. Nine of the sites are annual with lots of parking. Four are 90' pull throughs with electric (20/30/50), water and sewer.

    Rend Lake is only 5 minutes away - huge recreation lake - Marina, Kayak Trails, Bike Trails etc. Several Golf Courses in the area.

    Bar/Restaurant next door - Bubba Too's

    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    $42 / night

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      5. Marion Campground & RV Park

      6 Reviews
      8 Saves
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      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $40 / night

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        6. The Landing Point RV Park

        4 Reviews
        13 Saves

        Our park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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          7. The Landing Point RV Park

          1 Review
          2 Saves

          Our park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more. We offer three types of sites, all RV sites have 20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV & WiFi. Back-In Creek Sites Back-In Sites Pull Through RV Sites Other Amenities: Dog Park Laundry Mat Bathroom & Shower House Wireless Internet Office w/ Supplies & Snacks Weekly/Monthly Rates Open all Year LP Tank Refills Dump Station – $5.00 Fee

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access

          $45 / night

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          8. Fern Lake Campground and RV Park

          14 Reviews
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          64 Saves

          Primarily RV and campers. Limited tent sites.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access

          $15 - $38 / night

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          9. Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground

          3 Reviews
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          27 Saves

          Come relax and get away from it all on our spacious 120+ acre farm in Perry County Missouri! At the entrance you will cross the cattle guard then enter a tunnel traveling through dense woods. Continue on a short drive then come out into a field where the massive red barn will appear! Shortly past the barn there is a large gravel lot with full hookup campsites. NO FACILITIES, NOT SUITABLE FOR TENT CAMPING.

          • Pets
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          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • RVs

          $30 - $50 / night

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          10. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed

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          Willow Bend Retreat coming Spring 2023! Claim your spot today!

          160 Acre Retreat grounds

          Dry Camping, Glamping, 15 Rv sites incl. Water & Elec

          Bathhouse, Nature Trails, Fishing,

          Rv Dump Station

          Drive-in & Hike-in sites

          FOR INFO/ PRICING/RESERV

          WillowBendRetreat@gmail.com

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
          • RVs

          $40 - $200 / night

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        Recent RV Reviews In Makanda

        495 Reviews of 82 Makanda Campgrounds


        • Tabitha R.
          Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek
          Oct. 12, 2024

          Johnson Creek

          Nice!

          This campground provides large spots, drinking water, vault toliets, dumpsters, picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring, and contactless check in. I also appreciate the value of these sites. It really is a reasonable rate for forest camping.

        • PThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Sep. 11, 2024

          General Watkins Conservation Area

          Maybe not a travel destination, but certainly a good waypoint.

          We opted for this site on our way west as a stopover because it was free and not a parking lot. There are a couple of loop trails and we walked one of them. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon. The locals use the area for fishing and walking and it was somewhat busy in the afternoon. A couple of guys fished at night until about nine. There was only one other couple camping. Very quiet and peaceful. There was a portable toilet but we didn't investigate.

          The cool thing was that the loop trail was forested by hundreds of paw paw trees. It must have been just past the season and we saw only a couple of decaying ones, but the entire trail smelled of apple cider vinegar and was quite pleasant.

          If you consider this waypoint, two things:

          1. The last mile is good, but very dusty, gravel road.

          2. No cell coverage in the parking lot for T-Mobile, some coverage on loop trail.

        • Cecilia
          Camper-submitted photo from Pine Hills
          Aug. 15, 2024

          Pine Hills

          Very nice

          Very quiet and secluded. Campsites are roomy and some firewood is supplied.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 11, 2024

          Trail Of Tears State Park

          Train Lovers.

          Large park with not many large RV sites. Lots of tent and dispersed camping. Disappointing store. Equestrian area. Beach and boat launch.

        • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Jul. 24, 2024

          Oak Point - Lake Glendale

          Stellar Illinois

          This is a little gem of a refuge within the Shawnee NF - about 30min from Marion, down a beautiful country road before nestling among the trees around the lake. The drive is paved/gravel the whole way, so very easily drivable for anyone in anything. Plenty of camp sites, both with electric and non-electric, double and single. Bring bug spray - horseflies and ticks. Beautiful lake, beautiful biking trails, etc. Firepits w/ grates are spacious and nice, fees are online. 1 bar verizon at camp, can get up to 3 bars within the area.

        • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Jul. 22, 2024

          Hilltop Campground

          Nice stop

          Stopped here for the night driving through the area. Nice campground, clean, safe, and right off the interstate.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Jun. 16, 2024

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Great place to camp!

          We stayed 4 days and had a great time. The camp was clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and helpful and was more than happy to offer places to visit in the area, places to eat and provide assistance as needed. The trails are paved so we had a nice area to walk (twice around the lake from our site was 3 miles). :) We plan to visit again!

        • Wil V.
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          May. 30, 2024

          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

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 13, 2024

          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

        • Dante V.
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          May. 9, 2024

          Oak Point - Lake Glendale

          Solar Eclipse Crossroads

          We camped here during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse and it was also the overflow site which at that time was the side of the camp entrance road. Fast forward to April 7,8 & 9 2024 We are again on overflow campground where this time was their group camping site which was much better than the side of the road. The overflow site has 4 unisex bathrooms but no showers (showers are at the main campground) there is dining (open) pavilion with a fireplace and a filtered well water system. We had a blast watching the Total Solar Eclipse.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Archway RV Park
          May. 8, 2024

          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.

        • Jon H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Oak Point Campground
          May. 6, 2024

          Oak Point Campground

          Nice national park campground

          Location is everything and this is well in the middle of a great area in Shawnee National Forest. Garden of the gods, Bell Smith springs, Ferne State park, and on and on. You can spend a week here and not see everything.
          There are primitive and electric (with water) sites. There are no sites with sewer hookup. There is a dump station at the entrance.

          Sites are generally level and well kept. Very large rigs (35+) will be challenging, but I've seen them - more towards the front. There are some lake front spots that can be had. Sites are first come and there are no reservations taken. During the week, no problem. Weekends would be iffy.

          Large lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking. Also has a bike trail around it - maybe 2 miles.

          Shower houses are kept clean, but as of this posting, they need some maintenance work.

          All in all, this is a must stop if you want to enjoy what the area has to offer.

        • Barb N.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Gun Creek
          Apr. 30, 2024

          Gun Creek

          Blue Jay #49 Water site

          Love this state park! Clean, quiet, water views and lots of bike paths to ride.

        • Steve G.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Campground
          Apr. 24, 2024

          Crab Orchard Lake Campground

          Excellent Lakeside Campgrouind

          Getting there: Easy access off Illinois 13 East of Carbondale 

          Check in and staff: Campground is now under the egis of recreation.gov& reservations through them are a must. This is new& when planning the trip the website said“first come first serve” so we arrived on a Friday evening(4pm) with no reservation. The sign said RV sites all taken. The host was wonderful! He has been here 9 years and steered us to a nice site for the one night we will be here. The online experience with recreation.gov was not pleasant, impossible in fact. So I had to call. This took quite awhile. Once I got a real live person it was great, and we got our site with no problems. 

          Amenities: Bathrooms: clean, paper towels& air dryers. 

          Site: A-35. In the middle of the A loop and therefore not on the water. Still, very nice. After all, beggars can’t be choosers! Sites are somewhat spacious, but not terribly private.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
          Apr. 6, 2024

          Saline Creek RV Park and Campground

          Sweet RV campground! Very clean, quiet, and beautiful.

          We found this Rv campground while cruising through MO on to FL. We enjoyed this place! Beautiful, and quiet. New sites, tables, and a beautiful creek. A couple of pony’s too. We will definitely be stopping in again!

        • Michelle K.
          Camper-submitted photo from Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
          Apr. 4, 2024

          Sharp Rock Falls Recreation

          Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon

          You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
          Only 16 spots left!

          Ava Illinois +1 618-318-6734 Text your name and number of people on your campsite to reserve your spot.

          The Solar Eclipse Event "PARK @ THE MOON"

          Extended or early arrivals welcome. Just simply request more information in the text. We will get ahold of asap with a more information and a confirmation number.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Fern Lake Campground and RV Park
          Mar. 25, 2024

          Fern Lake Campground and RV Park

          Friendly, well kept, just off I24

          This is a convenient and pleasant campground, just off exit 3 on I24 in Paducah. The staff was friendly and walked us to our site and showed us the hookups. He gave us a lovely spot in the shade by the little lake. Have not used the showers yet so can't comment on that. We stayed on a Sunday night. The park was about half full. Seems to be a nice quiet family place. 

          They are across the street from a Mexican restaurant. There is a liquor store next door. Other businesses nearby.

          Noise from the nearby traffic may bother some, but we didn't mind it and it was not loud enough to hear inside our RV.

          It is a good place for us to stop on our way from MN to visit friends in FL. Also convenient for visiting the National Quilting Museum. We will stop here again.

        • Tonya B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
          Mar. 18, 2024

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Great Place!

          Stayed here on the way to and from Florida (home in Minnesota). Very nice campground. Well maintained, big sites for our 40ft fifth wheel, great sunrise/sunset views, and the bathrooms are very clean and well lite. The gentleman/host that greeted us at the office upon arrival was polite and helpful. Will definitely stay again!

        • Logan W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Giant City State Park
          Feb. 23, 2024

          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!!

        • Logan W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pyramid State Park
          Feb. 4, 2024

          Pyramid State Park

          Nice campsites and lots of lakes

          We stayed at the campground on the north end of Pyramid. The campsites were close together but we visited in February so we were the only campers. The fire pits were a little run down but the sites were nice and level with a table. No lantern posts. Pit toilets that were decent. The park office is a pretty long drive from the north end campground. The hiking is limited but the campground was peaceful and close to the lakes. Probably covered in bugs in the summer. Overall pretty nice stay

        • Jennifer N.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Fern Lake Campground and RV Park
          Nov. 26, 2023

          Fern Lake Campground and RV Park

          Easy booking, pretty lake front

          Fern Lake was super easy to book and very inexpensive. The host was easy to access and was happy to show us to our site since it was dark when we arrived. We stayed on site 51 which had a fire pit (we brought our own wood) and very pretty view of the lake. The bathhouse was very close to walk to and the showers and bathrooms were fine. Like most small campgrounds, it was pretty outdated but had the basics. One bummer was that the electrical outlets were not functioning in the bathrooms so I had to leave them with a wet head assuming I could dry my hair in the van, but unfortunately the electric pedestal was not compatible with our 30amp plug. Our inverter doesn’t like the heavy power suck of a blow dryer so I was counting on plugging in. :( Being in the 30’s I was looking forward to dry hair. Oh well.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
          Oct. 29, 2023

          Shawnee Forest Campground

          Suburb Camping

          Came to this campsite with my boyfriend and I as well as our two dogs. We were in spot 51, we have a large 8 person tent and need water & electricity so we rent out RV spots instead of the typical tent spots. When we arrived after our 15 hour drive, someone decided to park in our site. Once they moved we were able to start putting up our tent which was on a hill so we were slanted throughout the night. A family rented out the entire rest of the cul-de-sac, which isn’t the parks fault, but they claimed the pavilion and surrounding area. I would call this more of “suburb camping” because there are hardly any trees for privacy, large open fields of grass, and you are 2 minutes from the highway, food, and gas stations. It is only a single bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower instead of any stalls. They provide WiFi that did not work for us, we had better connection with our cellular data. No garbages anywhere in the campsite, thankfully we had our own garbage bags and tossed it in the dumpster before we left. It was fine to crash for one night, but I wouldn’t want to stay here for an extended period of time.



        Guide to Makanda

        Camping near Makanda, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

        What to do

        • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Giant City State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The hiking trails are beautiful, and not too crowded," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
        • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Gun Creek. A camper shared, "Excellent park but many sites aren’t flat. Not all have water, septic. Clean facilities."
        • Sightseeing: Visit the scenic overlooks at Trail of Tears State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Unobstructed view of the Mississippi River," perfect for photography enthusiasts.

        What campers like

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites. One visitor at Hawn State Park Campground said, "The park was very clean and family-friendly."
        • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the helpfulness of the campground hosts. A reviewer at Shawnee Forest Campground mentioned, "The staff are very friendly and helpful."
        • Peaceful Atmosphere: Campers often highlight the tranquility of the area. A visitor at Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs said, "It was a great spot. Very quiet and peaceful."

        What you should know

        • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jackson Falls, have minimal facilities. A camper noted, "The bathroom was stocked with TP but you will want to bring hand sanitizer or water."
        • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Hawn State Park Campground warned, "The sites are in close proximity to one another so it gets crowded during holiday weekends."
        • Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A camper at Jackson Falls mentioned, "The road to get into the primitive camp area is long and just a little bumpy."

        Tips for camping with families

        • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Shawnee Forest Campground, which has been described as "very safe and had close restrooms and playgrounds."
        • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One family at Giant City State Park Campground enjoyed the "playground and the hiking trails, which were perfect for our young children."
        • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy with snacks. A camper at South Sandusky Campground mentioned, "We had a peaceful stay with a view of the water!"

        Tips from RVers

        • Check Site Levels: Not all sites are flat. A visitor at Gun Creek noted, "Not all spots are level. Electric on most but not all have water."
        • Book in Advance: Many campgrounds require reservations. A camper at South Sandusky Campground said, "All campsites are reservable but reserved campsites are not marked on the post when you arrive."
        • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have everything you need. A visitor at Pine Ridge mentioned, "The toilets were very clean for vault toilets, but there are no showers."

        Camping near Makanda, Illinois, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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        • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Makanda, IL?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Makanda, IL is Cape Camping & RV Park with a 3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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