Best Tent Camping near Marshall, IL

Recent Tent Reviews near Marshall, IL

313 Reviews of 4 Marshall Campgrounds

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  April D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2018

  Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes

  RV City

  i have been to Thousand Trails in Indiana for 25 years and each time i visit i get more disappointed. its no longer a campground but an RV park. which makes me sad because tent camping is forced onto gravel or next to a septic tank hose from a neighboring RV.

  however, the park is very large, has many activities such as swimming, fishing, arcades, cornhole, volleyball. you will need a vehicle to travel to activities because thry are far away. there is a general store that now serves breakfast so that is pretty nifty. it seems they are making improvements regarding grounds but i would not recommend tent camping. they do have cabins surrounding the lake.

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  Jennifer S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Forest Glen County Preserve

  so much!

  this has a 12 mile loop for backpackers to camp on (although be sure to register for it) and tent camping! it has a really cool look out tower. definitely recommend

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  Robert S.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 30, 2019

  Ouabache Trails County Park

  Nice

  Not bad for this small town. Mountain biking trails are not kept up at all, logs across the two trails we have. We’ve tent camped and stayed in the cabins, both were good, pretty close to your neighbors though.

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  Lerin P.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 9, 2022

  Greene Sullivan State Forest

  Perfect for chilly nights!

  We originally planned to tent camp the first weekend in October but with 30 degree temps and children, we decided to check out the cabins at Greene Sullivan. They did not disappoint. Heat was phenomenal. Vault toilets were well maintained. Beautiful views.

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  Merry L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2020

  Walnut Point State Park Campground

  Hidden Gem in East Central Illinois

  I can’t believe I didn’t know about this place until this year. The walk in tent sites are in a shady woody area and with lake views. Clean pit toilets, serene setting, and a really cool hike to an abandoned observatory. 🙌🏕

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  Anna O.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Fowler County Park

  Beautiful lake

  This is our family favorite camp park in Terre Haute! Has great hiking trails, a covered bridge with historical log cabins for festivals. They have 1 cabin you can rent out. Bring your fishing gear, they stock the lake. There's and boat ramp and bank access to kayak. They have some pull through for your big riggs and some sand beds for your tent camping

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  Helen M.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2023

  Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

  Tent camping during XC road trip

  Super easy reservations online, and if it’s a weekday or a Sunday you could likely just roll up. $16/night for a tent site plus $9 out of state car fee. Security is at the main gate until midnight so later check-ins are possible. Great set-up after driving 11+ hours!

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  Sharon T.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 11, 2019

  Fowler County Park

  Small, friendly little park

  Great hiking trails, beautiful bike track and fishing. This park also has a pioneer village and yearly activities such as vintage camping and a pancake breakfast! The campsites are shaded, but a little close. The tent sites have raised sand beds so you're not directly on the ground. The bathroom is clean and staff are friendly.

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  Mark R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2019

  Peaceful Waters Campground

  Nice place close to Turkey Run State Park

  I stayed at one of the primitive tent sites. It was nice and shaded. As the other reviewer pointed out, further away from the entrance will get you away from the road noise. The shower house was very clean and well kept.

  I would definitely stay here again. I would just select a site toward the back.

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  Laura C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2020

  Fowler County Park

  “Beach” in Indiana

  Primitive and camper sites available first come, first serve. $12 primitive tent sites on water. Kinda close together and some are shaded. Sites have sandbox pads. Pets allowed. Nice bathhouses. “Beach” open 12-6. Also have a Pioneer Village and nice playgrounds (not open due to Covid). Great place for fishing, picnicking, canoeing/kayaking. Clean, but a little noisy. Lots of families here.

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  Michael M.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 6, 2017

  Fox Ridge State Park Campground

  Great Hiking and Quiet Camping

  I have been here hiking many times but camped only 1 time in July of 2017. There are good campsite for both RVs and tent camping with clean restrooms and shower house. The park and trails are usually busy since the park is near the Eastern Illinois University. The no-drinking campground prevents many noisy student campouts. The hiking trails are some of the best in the state because the glaciers dropped of mountains of soil in the area where this park is located. The surrounding farm land is flat as can be, but the forested hills and creek beds in the park are almost mountainous. Bring everything you need for the weekend with you, there are no businesses close to the park. This is a great place for day hiking and a weekend getaway.

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  Mike V.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 23, 2016

  Lake Waveland Park

  Waveland Lake and Park, near Waveland, Indiana

  Nice clean park in west-central Indiana that has a lake and a large number of camping sites along with restrooms and showers. The primitive tent camping sites don't require reservations, and each have a picnic table. There are modern campsites that have water and electrical hook-ups, and there are some small cabins that can be rented. The bath house was clean, and the grounds crew does a great job keeping the grass cut. Camp sites seem more spread out here compared to most state parks. Location is fairly close to Sugar Creek and other parks such as Turkey Run and Shades State Park. The lake is popular for fishing.

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  Brady R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

  A Touch Crowded for My Tastes

  A friend and I came here with her pop-up tent for a random weekend in 2020 when the weather was absolutely perfect for camping - in the 70s the entire trip. 

  We arrived and were shocked to see that our site was basically on top of our neighbor's and it was not flat at all. Luckily, we weren't tent camping or it would've been a disaster. 

  We did have some lake views, although we were in the middle of the road so we didn't have our own private space like other sites did. We were in the non-electric area, but did have modern restrooms.

  The restrooms were kept very clean and smelled of bleach at all times (a good thing during COVID). There is also a hiking trail that goes near the lake that is very close to the campground, so good access point for hikers. 

  One thing to note is how close the sites are to each other, especially for those in the electric areas. It was as if it was a little city with how many people/campers/RVs/campers there were. I wasn't a fan.

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  Alan F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Peaceful Waters Campground

  Great campground for tent camping

  We just left after a 2 night stay and we’re really pleased with this camp ground. The staff were very friendly and wanted to make sure our stay was the best it could be.

  Our primitive tent site was in the very back isolated from the rest of the grounds. A port-a-potty was near by, but the shower house was a short drive away. Also, the site, 27C, was alone with timber separating it from the nearest site. The downside to this site is the morning/afternoon sun, but we adapted with a pop-up canopy and positioning our tent to utilize the little shady available.

  The shower house was one of the cleanest we’ve seen and the staff makes a concerted effort to keep it that way.

  The camp store was a nice convenience and wood delivery was a plus.

  Lastly, features include a pond to fish (and rental of paddle boats/canoes) where my son and I caught two decent sized fish from the dock. Playground, volleyball court, and a half court basketball were right off the backside fishing dock.

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  Jennifer T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2018

  Fowler County Park

  Wonderful Family Campgrounds

  Shaded campground sites at lake's edge on east side of park, 53 electrical hookups including 1 pull-thru, 14 primitive/tent sites. Fire ring and picnic table at each site. Water hydrants nearby. Modern shower houses with rest rooms. Handicapped accessible. Dump station. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash. Must provide own firewood. Firewood must be purchased from within state. Fishing from campsite. In park, swimming beach (Memorial Day-weekend before school opens in fall), boat ramp, trails, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, pioneer village.

  Campground open May 1 - October 15. Park open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No reservations. Must check-in between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Night guard on duty. Electrical sites - $20 a night, weekly rate - $120, 2 weeks rate - $200. Primitive sites - $12 a night, weekly rate - $60, 2 weeks rate - $100. Price includes Indiana Sales Tax.

  From I-70, go south on U.S. 41 for 7.2 miles. Turn left onto Oregon Church Road and go .8 mile east to park entrance on left. After entering park, turn right to go to campground.

  Personal Thoughts and Experience: We had a wonderful time. We absolutely loved the pioneer village. it is a must go especially when they are having pioneer days in the fall. There is a mountain bike park close to the campground that is a premier facility. Beginner to advance trails with a practice course. Amazing! My husband competes in the Dyno series and loves to train at the facility then camp at Fowler Park!

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  Leah M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  Peaceful Waters Campground

  Great campground, nice people

  This is very nice campground with the right amount of facilities. We stayed in a primitive site but they also have RV sites and cabins. There is a playground for the kiddos if you have them, a volleyball net, and horseshoes. There are outhouses/port-a-potty’s around the campground and a shower house with toilets. The outhouse near our site was very clean, as was the shower house. There’s a nice pond in the center of the campground where they have paddle boats and canoes (we didn’t go out on the pond though); also saw people fishing. There’s a cute little camp store where you can buy ice, last minute necessities, drinks and snacks, or souvenirs. The folks here are very nice. You pay for firewood at the camp store and they deliver it to your site. The grounds are very well kept. Not too many critters, we only saw one squirrel. The Saturday night we were there they had karaoke at the stage by the camp store. Not sure if they regularly have stuff like that, maybe ask them about that if you’re curious. Our site was on the far side of the pond next to the playground and there weren’t many people near us, so it was pretty quiet except for the occasional road noise. There were tent sites beyond the trees behind us (I’m guessing these are the spots the other reviews are referring to) which would have better shade in the afternoon than ours did (but ours had shade in the morning while those sites would not). Overall, it was a nice place and pretty quiet & peaceful. We will definitely go back.

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  Mike V.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 23, 2016

  Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

  Turkey Run State Park, west-central Indiana

  Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016). Visitors can camp in RV's or in tents in campground area that has water/electrical hook-ups, modern bathrooms w/ showers. There is also cabins to rent, or you can stay at Turkey Run Inn. Canoeing down Sugar Creek was great, and it passes through the state park at a fairly scenic section. Some hiking trails are easy to walk along, others trails are more rugged and difficult. Cross over Sugar Creek on a suspension bridge to get to more hiking trails in a more remote section of woods. We ate a very nice lunch in the restaurant in the Inn, and even played pinball in the gameroom. Great state park. Would be happy to go again some day.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 17, 2019

  Plainview Campground — Lincoln Trail State Park

  Remote, in a good way

  Lincoln Trails State Park is located near Marshall, Il just across the Indiana border. It is a quiet little area (at least when we visited) and made for a relaxing visit.

  Two campground areas, Lakeside was closed (possibly due to season/standing water) showerhouses are closed November 1st through May 1. Otherwise there is full hookup available at Plainview and the sites are nice and flat. There is a nice fire ring to gather at in the campground and some room around your site for stuff. I like the outer sites, more privacy. Not that that was an issue in November. The on site restaurant was closed when we visited but sits right on the water. Would make for some nice views. We hiked, the trails were sometimes challenging to follow with the leaves on the ground . With no foliage there was a lot more to see of the topography and natural features. Nearby is the town of Marshall which offers some interesting history, artwork and painted lions, definitely worth a walkabout!

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  Steve

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Plainview Campground — Lincoln Trail State Park

  Dog poop in the site and loud neighbors

  I was not a fan. I was tenting and there was not a great spot for the tent and there was dog poop everywhere (tracked some in the tent when setting up so I wasn't pleased). Also a bunch of large Widowmakers in the trees above was nerve-wracking. The people around me were LOUD! One dude listening to a college football game until past 10 and a guy and his kid playing glow Frisbee right in from of my tent past 10 as well. As I was on a road trip and wanted to get to sleep, this was not appreciated.. On th e good side, the bathrooms were very clean. I would NOT stay here again

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  Brandon E.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Fox Ridge State Park Campground

  Nice little campground if

  A great little park close to Eastern Illinois university. A great place to camp with family and friends.

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  Brandon E.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 2, 2019

  Fox Ridge State Park Campground

  Great little campground.

  Great little campground close to Charleston and Eastern Illinois University. Not really anywhere to fish close, but nice quite park.

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  Joe M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 29, 2021

  Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

  Nice, big campground

  A very large campground with tent and rv camping. Gets very busy.

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  Brandon E.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2021

  Fox Ridge State Park Campground

  Great small park!

  This is a real nice small park. Each site has great privacy and has very spacious sites. Close to Eastern Illinois University and lake Charleston which has trails.

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  Nicole G.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Lieber State Recreation Area

  needs some work

  Electrical sites are not great for tents but non electrical can be a wild party during memorial weekend.

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  Andy F.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

  Family oriented, showers and restrooms available

  Close to great hiking trails, swimming, canoeing & rafting rental. Quiet and family friendly on every visit. Rv, tent w/electric available.

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  Sara W.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 4, 2024

  Prairie Creek

  Prairie creek

  Men's and women's shower house playground few trails rv tent and camper electric a few primitive sites 2 sites r 50 Amp I think the rest r 30 Amp water gets wonderfully hot Verizon works can have door dash and amazon delivered

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  Brandon E.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 2, 2019

  Walnut Point State Park Campground

  An awesome and family friendly campground!

  A wonderful small campground with clean shower house. A great lake for fishing and kayaking. A hidden gem in central Illinois with a great little family owned restaurant. The staff and camp host are super friendly and helpful!