Best Glamping near Herod, IL

Shawnee Forest Campground includes luxury yurts and safari-style accommodations for glamping enthusiasts exploring southern Illinois. Located in Vienna, approximately 40 miles from Herod, the campground offers year-round glamping with premium amenities including fifty-amp electrical hookups, full water connections, and modern shower facilities. Guests can enjoy spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings where personal fires are permitted. One reviewer noted, "The spacious and beautiful equestrian campground in southern Illinois has numerous sites with electric and water." The property maintains a 4.5-star rating from visitors who appreciate its cleanliness and natural setting. Bear Branch Campground in nearby Eddyville also provides glamping options with luxury yurts featuring comfortable beds, climate control, and private outdoor spaces.

Glampers staying near Herod have direct access to the scenic trails of Shawnee National Forest, with several properties situated adjacent to established hiking routes. Little Lusk Trail Lodge offers glamping accommodations with full hookup sites and shower facilities in a prime location for equestrian activities. "Ride or hike in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest," shared one visitor describing the experience. Glamping sites in the region typically include firewood availability for evening campfires and provide trash service. Seasonal variations affect availability, though several properties like Shawnee Forest Campground remain open year-round. Garden of the Gods, one of southern Illinois' most renowned geological formations, lies within a short scenic drive of most glamping accommodations, making these upscale outdoor stays ideal for combining comfort with wilderness exploration.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Herod, Illinois (27)

1. Pine Ridge
17 Reviews
Karbers Ridge, IL
10 miles
Website
+1 (618) 658-2111
$10 / night
"This place is very close to where you need to be. Outpost in between sells food, firewood, ice etc. Very basic campsite for drive up. People were very respectful, very dog friendly."

"We arrived on a Thursday and there were plenty of open spots. Friday they open some of the other loops up for more people to stay and it did fill up for the weekend. "
2. Cave-in-Rock State Park
14 Reviews
Cave-In-Rock, IL
17 miles
Website
+1 (618) 289-4325
"General: I was a bit apprehensive about this state park because it did not take reservations, so we made sure to arrive by 11 am but we had no reason to worry – compared to other Illinois campgrounds"

"Signage will greet you as soon as you exit the ferry and Cave in Rock city has several small businesses you might want to visit. Plus a bunch of painted bikes..."

3. Shawnee Forest Campground
36 Reviews
Vienna, IL
26 miles
Website
+1 (618) 658-0619
$40 / night
"Burn pit and cooking grill above the pit at every site I visited. Clean Air condition in the bathroom. Showers work great."

"There is no pool or activities for kids but we went out and explored the area Beautiful walking/bike paths around the property

Hosts were very kind and helpful, we felt very welcomed!"
4. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground
3 Reviews
Eddyville, IL
8 miles
$30 / night
"High lines behind sites. Stalls can be reserved. some sites are full hookup. Primitive camping also available. CALL them for more info at 270-205-7138. Arena and huge event barn on site."

"I will be back next time I'm near shawnee."

5. Oak Point Campground
9 Reviews
Grantsburg, IL
17 miles
Website
+1 (618) 949-3807
"We stayed as a larger group on a non-electric site. The sites were sort of close together but the trees still helped provide a sense of privacy."

"Next depending on which site you pick it can be a short walk to the lake and direct put in of your water craft. A very cool feature is that several of the sites are double."
6. Bear Branch Campground
2 Reviews
Eddyville, IL
11 miles
Website
+1 (618) 672-4249
$30 - $200 / night
"Under new ownership buy many cabins from 40 a night on up nice shower houses electric sewer and water at a lot of sites great trails well marked maps available stalls available store and restaurant to"

7. Harmonie State Park Campground
34 Reviews
New Harmony, IN
44 miles
Website
+1 (812) 682-4821
$20 - $30 / night
"I chose site 39 and it was close to level. Well spaced.Vault toilets and bathhouses. Only lower camp area bathhouse open before summer.Garbage bin overflowing. Fire pit, table, electric. Playgrounds."

"There are lots and lots of campsites in this state park bordering the Wabash River. Sites are divided into smallish areas some for tents, some for RVs and some mixed. Lots of trees for shade."
8. Giant City State Park Campground
24 Reviews
Makanda, IL
42 miles
Website
+1 (618) 457-4836
"The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground."

"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."

9. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed
1 Review
Johnston City, IL
25 miles
+1 (202) 520-0658
$40 - $200 / night
10. Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE
21 Reviews
Grand Rivers, KY
42 miles
Website
+1 (270) 362-4840
$20 - $256 / night
"Grand Rivers KY Canal Campground at Barkley Lake COE Site 111 This is a great COE campground located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with views of the Barkley Dam."

"I stopped here on my way back home splitting up a 14 hour drive. The campsite was clean and had a good size. Each campsite has fire pit, tent pad and picnic table. The bathrooms were clean."

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David N.
Scout
Sep. 9, 2019
Shawnee Forest Campground
Great place
Gary and his family are very polite and very happy to be helpful. Great prices. Burn pit and cooking grill above the pit at every site I visited. Clean Air condition in the bathroom. Showers work great. I stayed here twice, my family and I had a great time and met some really nice people.
Priscilla B.
Traveler
Sep. 7, 2019
Shawnee Forest Campground
Converted Golf Course w/fishing ponds
Relatively new. Has great potential. Located in Vienna, IL near Shawnee National Forest. It has 3 fish & release ponds. Sites were a bit hilly which stands to reason since it was converted from a golf course in 2016. Some sites are pretty long. It accommodated our 35ft. MH with attached car. Some sites are close together with very little shade. The campground had lots of open sites during our stay (3rd week in Aug), but during our stay 2 other short stay campers came in & they parked them right next to us. -Full hook ups available -Hosts were very friendly & provided insight to area. -Bath house - provided air conditioning. Although new & spacious there were only 4 in the entire campground & the toilet & shower were in same space. Upon arrival only 1 was open near us. Subsequently the 2nd was closed due to a water valve malfunction & wasn’t re-opened during our stay. My husband likes level sites & facilities he could use. He said he wouldn’t come back any time soon.
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Laura P.
Guide
Dec. 7, 2022
The Art Farm Women’s Retreat
Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland.
Lots of choice camping spots! Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland, just minutes from town. They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets, and The Art Barn for larger groups, retreats or family reunions.
Barb N.
Ranger
Apr. 5, 2023
Gun Creek
Lots of space by a Lake
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. Bathhouse is clean and park areas are all clean, dump station on site. We will be back and book closer to the lake in a level site.
Chrissy W.
Guide
May. 4, 2018
South Sandusky Campground
Rend lake south sandusky
South Sandusky is a very nice campground with lots of trees, concrete pad, fire pit, playground, and bathroom facilities. It is wheelchair accessible and walking distance from the lake where you can swim, fish, boat, go tubing or just walk the trails.
Madison K.
Traveler
Jun. 21, 2021
Oak Point Campground
Peaceful and beautiful
We stayed as a larger group on a non-electric site. The sites were sort of close together but the trees still helped provide a sense of privacy. There were clean bathrooms with running water a short walk away, didn’t attempt to use the showers. We could easily walk to the trails and we went fishing in the lake. It was mild and quiet the days we went in Mid-May 2020. 🙂 Beautiful scenery.
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janet H.
Legend
Mar. 31, 2019
Harmonie State Park Campground
Edge of lower eastern Indiana
Over 200 gravel sites many sloping so choose wisely. I chose site 39 and it was close to level. Well spaced.Vault toilets and bathhouses. Only lower camp area bathhouse open before summer.Garbage bin overflowing. Fire pit, table, electric. Playgrounds. Water nearby. River with boat launch in park. Lots of bike trails. Large pool with water slide open in the summer. Same for nature center. Great trees. Quiet. Quirky little town of New Harmony nearby.
Frank H.
Guide
Jul. 13, 2021
Harmonie State Park Campground
Top Flight State Park
This is a huge state park! There are lots and lots of campsites in this state park bordering the Wabash River. Sites are divided into smallish areas some for tents, some for RVs and some mixed. Lots of trees for shade. Bathhouses in each area with showers and toilets. Very clean & well maintained. Some areas with children playgrounds. The park has multiple picnic areas and shelters. There are a couple of ponds. There is a boat launch at the Wabash River. There is a good size swimming pool (though closed at my visit for the pandemic). Park sells firewood for individual fire pits at each site. Electric hookups at most tent sites. Water spigots near each bathhouse.
Shana D.
Legend
Apr. 23, 2019
Giant City State Park Campground
Nice Campground & Beautiful Park!
We stayed Easter Weekend here in the campground and had a great time. The campground is clean and maintained. Some sites are gravel and some are asphalt. Not sure if they are upgrading a little at a time?? There are plenty of trees for shade. Some sites are close together and some have more room in between them. The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground. No water hook up at each site, only electricity. . While you are here, check out the Lodge for dinner one night and climb to the top of the water tower observation deck for some amazing views! Make the quick drive to Makanda and explore the little hippy town. Don’t forget to take a stroll through the secret garden! . The Giant City Nature Trail and Devils Standtable were really pretty, easy strolls. The Trillium Trail is a little more rugged for those who prefer less crowded, slightly tougher trails.