Best RV Parks & Resorts near Mount Vernon, IL

Several RV parks surround Mount Vernon, Illinois, providing year-round accommodations for motorhome travelers. Archway RV Park offers full hookups with 50-amp service on gravel sites arranged in a parking lot style that accommodates big rigs. The park features clean facilities, trees, and flowers throughout the property. Bubba J's RV Park, with just 13 sites, provides a more intimate setting while still offering full hookup capabilities including 50-amp electric service. South of Mount Vernon, Gun Creek Campground operates from March through November with electric hookups and 30-amp service on concrete pads. "Gravel sites arranged like a parking lot but large enough for big rigs," noted one Archway RV Park visitor, highlighting the practical layout that prioritizes ease of access over privacy.

Interstate accessibility makes these RV campgrounds convenient stopover points for travelers. Most parks in the region maintain sanitary dump stations, though Marion Campground & RV Park lacks this amenity despite offering full hookups. Cell service varies throughout the area, with AT&T users reporting 2-3 bars at most locations. Pet owners will find accommodations at all mentioned RV parks, with some providing designated dog areas. During peak travel seasons, particularly in fall, advance reservations are recommended as sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds near Mount Vernon offer pull-through sites that eliminate the need for difficult backing maneuvers, particularly valuable for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. Proximity to I-57 creates convenient access but introduces highway noise at some locations, a consideration when selecting overnight accommodations.

Best RV Sites Near Mount Vernon, Illinois (67)

    1. Archway RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, IL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 244-0399

    $60 / night

    "Gravel sites arranged like a parking lot but large enough for big rigs. Trees and flowers all about. 50 amps only."

    "Lots of space, i used 50 amp, full hookup, no problems."

    2. Bubba J’s RV Park

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    Bonnie, IL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 231-3543

    $42 / night

    3. Kaskaskia Dragon RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Vandalia, IL
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 283-9700

    $25 / night

    "Long spots, friendly owner, easy access to hardware store across the street, coin laundry available. Downsides is wifi is poor, gravel is unlevel, limited menu on DoorDash."

    4. Marion Campground & RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 997-3484

    $40 / night

    "This actually feels like a campground and not a parking lot even though it’s super convenient to the interstate."

    "Little swings for the littles and lots of room to walk your dog.."

    5. Gun Creek

    21 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

    "This is a nice campground on Rend Lake. The sites themselves are nice and the lake is beautiful! Our only issue is that the sites on not very level."

    "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."

    6. South Sandusky Campground

    19 Reviews
    Sesser, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $16 - $26 / night

    "We arrived around 2:00 PM and found the check-in gate closed, but since we had a reservation, we proceeded directly to our back-in site 123 with full hookups."

    "South Sandusky is a very nice campground with lots of trees, concrete pad, fire pit, playground, and bathroom facilities."

    7. Benton KOA

    13 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 439-4860

    "I was able to stay in a pull through with a really good rate being that it was the off season just call and ask for Karen.. Really GOOD ppl BTW they are very religious so be respectful"

    "Not a bad place for a stop between destinations or a couple days at the lake would be fine. Roads and sites were well maintained. The dog park gets muddy quick, it’s mostly moss and dirt."

    8. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    Johnston City, IL
    33 miles
    +1 (202) 520-0658

    $40 - $200 / night

    "I was more than satisfied with the facilities and service.  I would highly recommend to others."

    9. North Sandusky Campground

    6 Reviews
    Sesser, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $26 / night

    "North Sandusky Campground is a gem in Southern Illinois. Many of the sites are backed up to Rend lake and the others back up to the woods. The sites all seem to be fairly well maintained and roomy."

    "Most sites are pretty sloped but there are some level sites. Flush toilets. Bring binoculars for egrets and herons on the lake."

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RV Park Reviews near Mount Vernon, IL

381 Reviews of 67 Mount Vernon Campgrounds


  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    COE Rend Lake North Sandusky Recreation Area

    Great fishing camp

    North Sandusky Campground has 60 reservable campsites. All campsites have electric hookups, 16 campsites are full-hookup., 30 & 50 amp. There is a dump station, hot showers and flush toilets. Most sites are fairly level, but some have an incline to get into. Sites have water and sewer, and a picnic table. Sites are close to the water so you can fish or boat right from your campsite. There is a boat dock, boat ramp, playground, and disk golf course.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    South Marcum Campground

    Convenient to I-57

    South Marcum Campground is a Corp of Engineers campground just of I-57 in southern Illinois with over 100 reservable campsites. Sites have 30 & 50 amp Electric hookups. There is a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking. Also a playground in the Whispering Pines loop. The campground is on Rend Lake with swimming, fishing and boating. Most sites are level. Some are pull-through. The sites are set up to provide some privacy, and are not right on top of each other.

  • Debra M.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

    Many lakeside sites, extra long drives for boat trailers, quiet and scenic

    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.  Not all facilities were open when we visited in March.  Hiking and biking trails and close to town for gas and bait.  Each site has a stone picnic table and fire ring.  Showers, bathrooms and  playgrounds in multiple places and convenient locations.  Some sites do have steep grade, originally booked Bluejay 48 and moved.

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233504?tab=seasons

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Timber Trails Campground

    Wonderful layover and family friendly

    Timber Trails Campground is a easy layover off of I-70, offering a family-friendly environment. The park provided us an easy in and out, pull-through site that was level and convenient. The campground had a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and recreation. Our experience was hassle-free and enjoyable.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Coles Creek Recreation Area

    Nice lake, quiet campground

    Coles Creek Campground on Carlyle Lake has 219 sites, most with full hookups, and shade. (There is 30 & 50 a as no service). Internet is spotty. There are also 2 group campsites with cabins. There are showers, flush toilet, a playground, fish cleaning station, boat ramp and a dump station. There is also a laundry area. All the campsites are either on the shoreline or a short walk to the lake. The whole campground is fairly flat, so the sites are level and easy to get into. There are a few pull through sites. Comes Creek is on the east side of Carlyle Lake, away from the larger, more crowded Hazlet State Park area. It’s a great place for fishing and boating or just enjoying the lake. The lake is a prime fishing and boating lake, and is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Dam East Recreation Area

    GREAT LOCATION for STOPOVER

    East Dam ACE, IL: Not an interesting view from here, but well maintained campground . Quiet.
    (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for cleanliness and location for travels on nearby highway. Spillway is not particularly pretty. Price 2024: $9 w interagency pass Security: No gate Usage during visit: 60% during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: No Site Spacing: Good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required. Can be made upon arrival through rec.gov Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: At nearby ACE campground Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: In adjacent day use area Showers: No. Nearby - check w host. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: along Kaskasia River/ spillway Recent Weather: 80s Insects: no Host: yes Rig Size: large Sites: Some sites are along the spillway.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    Quiet camping convenient to I-57

    Wayne Fitzgerald State Park is on Rend Lake, just off I-57 in Southern Illinois. It’s a great place for camping, fishing and bikes. It’s convenient for a short stop if you are traveling through, or as a destination. Although it’s right off the interstate there is no traffic noise. The campground has 40 tent sites and over 240 modern campsites, which offer electrical hookups, water and sewer facilities. Modern sites are $20/night, with 30/50 amp service. Primitive sites are $6. There is no internet. There are a few pull through sites.. there is lots of room and the sites appear to be level. There are 3 shower buildings. Many sites can be reserved online. There is a playground, and boat ramp. The park has hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking and boating. there is a golf course nearby and a lodge. Rend Lake is well-known for crappie, particularly in the early spring, as well as largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 21, 2022

    Okaw Valley Kampground

    Very Convenient!

    This campground is very convenient if you’re looking for a quick stay during a trip. It’s just a short hop off the highway, yet the road noise wasn’t bad. Barb, one of the owners was very helpful and nice. The ground was very squishy due to melted snow and a lot of rain. And Barb apologized for that, even though it’s not her fault. Did not use the facilities. It’s big rig friendly and has pull through sites.

  • Lori W.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Arrowhead Lake Campground

    Arrowhead Campground

    Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility. Wifi fiber being installed, boat ramp, primitive cabin, tent camping, large childrens playground. Very nice, quiet, clean. We come here often. $25.00/night.


Guide to Mount Vernon

Camping options near Mount Vernon, Illinois provide convenient access to both local attractions and major highways. The region sits at approximately 480 feet above sea level in Southern Illinois, with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and mild winters. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from March through November, though several rv parks in Mount Vernon, Illinois maintain year-round operations.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Gun Creek Campground offers direct access to Rend Lake where visitors catch various fish species. "Great rates and even better campsites. We got there late and had no problems finding a great campsite right next to the lake," noted one camper who appreciated the waterfront access.

Water activities: At South Sandusky Campground, campers enjoy swimming, boating and lake recreation. "There is a dump station, flush toilets, showers, a sand beach, boat ramp, 2 picnic shelters, a paved bike trail, and playgrounds," explains a visitor who documented the amenities available.

Cycling paths: The paved bike trails throughout the Rend Lake area connect multiple campgrounds. A North Sandusky visitor reported, "Many of the sites are backed up to Rend lake and the others back up to the woods... The sites all seem to be fairly well maintained and roomy."

What campers like

Lake views: North Sandusky Campground receives praise for its waterfront sites. "Has a great view of the lake from almost every camp site. Close to southern IL. Great leisure campsite to take the kids," shares one reviewer highlighting the scenic advantage.

Clean facilities: At Archway RV Park, guests appreciate the maintenance standards. "Upon arrival I was greeted nicely and checked in quickly. While beginning setup, I noticed an issue with the power at my particular spot and decided to let the staff know of the issue. They offered to move us to another spot and were very nice," explains one satisfied camper.

Convenience: Mount Vernon camping areas provide easy interstate access. "We travel between Charleston, SC and Omaha, NE several times a year and always stay here on return trip. Long first day drive, but so handy and staff couldn't be more accommodating to our late arrivals. Just far enough from Interstate so noise isn't an issue," notes an Archway RV Park guest.

What you should know

Leveling challenges: Many sites throughout the area require leveling equipment. At Gun Creek Campground, a recent visitor observed, "Very well maintained campgrounds. Most sites are pretty sloped but there are some level sites."

Highway noise: Several Mount Vernon area RV parks experience traffic sounds. A Marion Campground & RV Park visitor cautioned, "Pull thru, 50 amp, full hookup. Bar, gaming, laundry, wifi, and showers on site... Graveled Sites are close together. Very loud from constant campers in and out, I57, and a train."

Varying Wi-Fi quality: Internet connectivity differs between campgrounds and specific sites. At Benton KOA, a camper noted, "Internet on this side is non existent and I only have 1 or 2 bars on Verizon. On the other side I did see a few internet towers so they do boost over there."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playgrounds: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "There is a nice playground and dog park as well as a pond at the location. Great place to stop traveling through or for a weekend," mentions an Archway RV Park visitor.

Consider beach access: South Sandusky Campground provides swimming opportunities during summer months. "We love the large beach. The campsites have a nice set up and are a decent size. The kids loved the playground. There were kids everywhere and everyone was very friendly! Fun spot!" reports a family who enjoyed the facilities.

Reserve during peak times: Family-friendly sites fill quickly, particularly during summer weekends and holidays. A Gun Creek camper advised, "It was a good view, also pretty RV heavy, but tent friendly. Grassy area, fire pit, stone table. The facilities are outdated and don't feel super clean. Easy to reserve and convenient."

Tips from RVers

Check site configuration: Campground layouts vary significantly throughout the region. A Kaskaskia Dragon RV Park visitor explained, "Long spots, friendly owner, easy access to hardware store across the street, coin laundry available. Downsides is wifi is poor, gravel is unlevel, limited menu on DoorDash."

Confirm hookup types: Electric service varies between campgrounds. "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," advises an Archway RV Park reviewer.

Consider alternative seasons: Spring and fall camping provides more availability and cooler temperatures. "We've Camped At Gun A Few Times Now And Have Had A Great Experience Every Time!!" shared an experienced regional camper who returns to Gun Creek regularly.

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