Best Campgrounds near Maunie, IL

Camping options in the Maunie, Illinois area range from developed state parks to private campgrounds with varied amenities. Harmonie State Park Campground in nearby New Harmony, Indiana provides extensive facilities including electric hookups, showers, and sanitary dump stations across over 200 campsites. Grayville KOA and Burrell Park & Campground offer additional accommodations including tent sites, RV pads, and cabin rentals. The region includes both seasonal and year-round camping areas, with most campgrounds supporting mixed-use activities for families, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Most campgrounds in the area feature gravel pads with electric hookups, though full hookup availability is limited. Water access points are typically shared among multiple sites, especially in state park campgrounds. "Sites are set far enough apart for privacy. As it was close to All Hallows Eve, there were lots of campers around with decorations, which was fun to see," noted one camper about Harmonie State Park. Seasonal operations vary significantly, with some campgrounds like Burrell Park operating from April to October, while others remain open year-round. Summer visitors should prepare for significant insect activity, particularly mosquitoes and gnats, which multiple reviews mention as problematic during warmer months.

Several campgrounds in the region feature playground equipment, picnic areas, and proximity to water recreation. Campers frequently highlight the spacious, shaded sites at Harmonie State Park as a key benefit. A review mentioned, "This campground has 200 sites, electric only. 4 nice bathhouses. Water stations throughout, can use to fill up but not stay connected to." Proximity to the Wabash River provides boating opportunities at several campgrounds, while hiking trails and swimming facilities enhance recreational options. Site selection is important, as many campers note significant variation in site levelness and shade coverage throughout the area's campgrounds. The Garden of Gods Recreation Area campground offers more scenic surroundings for those willing to venture slightly farther from Maunie, with access to distinctive rock formations and hiking trails.

Best Camping Sites Near Maunie, Illinois (54)

    1. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $20 - $23 / night

    "Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer."

    "It was at the back of the campground, but close to the bathrooms/showers and just across from the playground. It was close enough to walk to the Nature Center and grab ice cream."

    2. Burrell Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 382-2693

    "The campground round was paved so nice for walking, hilly but nice. I didn’t have kids but I didn’t see activities available."

    3. Murphy Park

    1 Review
    New Harmony, IN
    9 miles
    +1 (812) 682-4846

    $20 / night

    4. Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground

    54 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 253-7114

    $10 / night

    "Two of the reviews are not the Illinois subject area but of somewhere in the western US."

    "We did a lot of hiking all around Shawnee but this is by far favorite spot in Illinois!"

    5. Grayville KOA Grayville IL

    1 Review
    New Harmony, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 375-0310

    $58 - $68 / night

    "We stayed here on the way to and on the way home from The Kentucky Bourbon Trail."

    6. Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

    3 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 773-4340

    $20 / night

    "Great fishing, 15hp motors allowed on the lake. Lake side camping spots available. Cabins are nice, FYI No mattress, bring your own."

    "Beautiful lake."

    7. Hilltop Campground

    2 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    15 miles
    +1 (618) 375-3671

    8. Burdette Park

    8 Reviews
    Evansville, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 435-5602

    "A park on the outskirts of Evansville Indiana. Has many things to do for the weekend. Many nearby attractions and activities."

    "Burdette Park is right outside Evansville, In. And BUSY. BMX track, HUGE swimming pool/water park with slides and several other outdoor activities."

    9. Pine Ridge

    17 Reviews
    Karbers Ridge, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 658-2111

    $10 / night

    "The main draw for us was the hiking trails. If you go over to the Pounds Hollow Rec Area you can find picnic areas and a pond to explore by boat."

    "A great, centralized location for quite a few natural wonders and a hop, skip, and a jump away from quite a few more!"

    10. Harmonie State Park Cabins

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    New Harmony, IN
    7 miles
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $90 / night

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Recent Reviews near Maunie, IL

373 Reviews of 54 Maunie Campgrounds


  • John D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    John James Audubon State Park Campground

    Last Time

    This is the 3rd or 4th time. Usually last stop before home. 3pm on Saturday and not one staff on site when we arrived. Car on loop area making it hard to get trailer into site, just missing the car with my truck. No picnic table at site so unable to get grill out. 15-20 trailers resting on blocks and above ground dump at each site. Large propane tanks. Looks like permanent sites and most didn't have anyone there. A bit disappointed

  • H
    Oct. 11, 2025

    South Marcum Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    The view in the tent area of covey point is breathtaking. The campground is clean, quiet, and peaceful

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Vanderburgh 4H Campground

    Convenient to Evansville

    This is our Favorite campground in Evansville we have stayed here multiple times when in town to visit our son. Level pull through FHU clean nice afternoon shade. The sites are nearby but feels more roomy than it is. We stay here everytime we can.

  • Krystal E.
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Burdette Park

    Not for recreational camping

    This was the weirdest place I've ever camped. The sites are in these very tight spaces with narrow roads. There are no campfires allowed, and your camper door opens right to the road. Check in is 2 pm SHARP (if you are arriving any later than that, the office is closed and it is a big inconvenience to the campground warden to assist you). And let me tell you, check out is SHARPLY 1:00pm. If you are not off their property at 1:01pm you WILL be charged another night. Strangest and least welcoming camping trip of my life!!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground

    A good spot to have a work week

    Functional clean porta potties. Fire pits, tables and water( not at the campsite but available at the entrance). Not a ton of privacy but very friendly people. Not great for starlink but very moderate t mobile a slightly better Verizon. Lots of tents and vans. Not many spots. Beautiful.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Gun Creek

    Nice!

    Nice, large, well thought out campground. Lots of trees, paved sites, bathrooms, showers, and well maintained. Offers full hookups, partial or none. Convenient to I64. Only stayed 1 nite, but would definitely come back.

  • L
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Beautiful, empty, cheap state park

    We are the only campers here in a very well kept campground. The bathrooms are clean and the only sound is from the birds. $20 for a state park site with electricity is incredible. It is out of the way (we took the ferry from Kentucky).

  • Tom B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Benton KOA

    Good KOA

    Yes, there is highway noise. It's a KOA. Convenience of being easy off an interstate has its tradeoffs. That said, excellent staff, clean, professional KOA

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

    Pretty Lakeside Campground

    Nice little campground on Rend Lake. Sites are spread out with long concrete pads. Thera is a bit of a slope to the pads so you will need to level: Lake is very pretty - you could anchor your boat off your campsite. We did not use the bath house so can’t comment on that. Campsites are electric only, so you need to fill you water tank before parking.


Guide to Maunie

Campsites near Maunie, Illinois offer a variety of primitive to developed options within the Shawnee National Forest region. At elevations ranging from 370 to 800 feet, camping areas provide access to the Wabash River watershed and unique rock formations created by ancient geologic activity. Many campgrounds operate seasonally with significantly reduced availability from November through March due to winter weather conditions.

What to do

Swimming and water recreation: Harmonie State Park Campground features an Olympic-size pool with water slides, diving boards, and a separate baby pool with shade awning. "Very relaxing and enjoyable. Olympic size pool open during summer-has water slide, diving boards, separate baby pool with shade awning, and concessions," notes camper Olivia S.

Hiking trails: Pine Ridge at Pounds Hollow Recreation Area offers extensive hiking opportunities within Shawnee National Forest. "A great, centralized location for quite a few natural wonders and a hop, skip, and a jump away from quite a few more," reports camper Brian E. The 2-mile loop road around the campground provides an accessible walking option.

Boating: The Wabash River provides boating access at several campgrounds in the region. "The state park is located on the Wabash River and has a boat ramp. They also have a youth tent area that is primitive, and day use horse trails," mentions a visitor to Harmonie State Park Campground.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the room between sites at Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground. "Very clean, and well maintained. The bathrooms are on close proximity to the sites. Only downside is that there are only 12 sites, and they are first come, first serve... so you might want to have a second option on a weekend," advises Erick S.

Free firewood: Burrell Park & Campground provides complimentary firewood to campers. "I loved that our site was full hookup, very spacious, and they provide free firewood. The campground round was paved so nice for walking, hilly but nice," shares Sandy T.

Fall camping events: Several campgrounds host special seasonal events. At Harmonie State Park, "We stayed the weekend before Halloween. We missed reserving the weekend they have the campground trick or treating, which was the weekend before, but this was just as fun," writes Nichole M., who also mentioned hayrides and bonfires with s'mores.

What you should know

Reservation considerations: Many camping areas near Maunie operate on a first-come, first-served basis. At Murphy Park, "Super convenient. 110v. 15amp electrical. Shared water. Gravel somewhat level pads. Poor communication. Info kinda available on the municipal website. 1st come," reports camper Shiner T.

Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have poor connectivity. At Harmonie State Park, one camper notes it is "located back in the hills, far off the highway. Very little cell phone signal."

Seasonal staffing: Staff availability varies by season and campground. At Burrell Park, "They come around and collect your money and give you the Internet password, so if you get there in the evening you may not get it until later the next day," according to a visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Burdette Park offers extensive family amenities. "Love Burdette. They have everything to keep your family entertained. A pool, mini golf, hiking cabins and so much more," says Jamie B. The park includes multiple playground areas throughout the facilities.

Nature programs: Harmonie State Park offers educational opportunities for children. "They have a nature center in the middle of the campground that is open Thursday-Sunday in the summer," shares one camper.

Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming areas, including Pine Ridge which has lake access. "There is a 2 mile loop road that goers around the whole campground and down to a beach access point for a gorgeous lake. That was a perfect little g walk with the dog. Spectacular," shares Charles A.

Tips from RVers

Electrical considerations: Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area offers electric sites with 30-amp service. "Very nice campground with electric and water," mentions Butch L. Most campgrounds in the area provide electric hookups, though amperage varies by location.

Campsite dimensions: At Murphy Park, larger rigs face challenges. "Don't even try it with anything larger than a 20 ft travel trailer," warns Shiner T. Most campgrounds accommodate medium-sized RVs but space limitations exist at primitive sites.

Pad materials: Campsite surfaces vary significantly across the region. Some offer concrete pads while others feature gravel or natural surfaces. At Hilltop Campground, recent improvements include "new concrete pads, new bathhouse, and new electrical," according to Steve D.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Maunie, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Maunie, IL is Harmonie State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.