Best Cabin Camping near Oakland, IL

Several cabin accommodations are available within a short distance of Oakland, Illinois. Fox Ridge State Park offers cabin rentals with convenient access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas. Cabin facilities typically include electricity with heating and air conditioning units, though layouts and amenities vary by location. "We stayed in the rental cabins, but are on the waiting list for a seasonal site. Right next to the lake. The pool very clean and never gets over crowded," noted one visitor about Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort. Most cabins feature basic furnishings including beds, tables, and seating areas, with some offering private bathrooms while others require guests to use communal facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Casey KOA provides basic cabin accommodations with access to campground amenities including showers, toilets, and a camp store. Fowler County Park has a single rental cabin situated near fishing opportunities and hiking trails. According to a visitor, "They have 1 cabin you can rent out. Bring your fishing gear, they stock the lake." Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months from May through October when demand peaks. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins allowing dogs while others maintain strict no-pet rules.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from simple microwave and mini-refrigerator setups to more complete kitchenettes with stovetops in higher-end accommodations. Basic cooking supplies such as pots, pans and utensils may be provided at some locations, but it's advisable to confirm specific amenities when booking. Camp Lakewood features cabins with on-site dining options, as one camper mentioned, "They have a store with a bit of supplies and a bar that has slot machines. We went in for drinks and pizza it was nice to not cook or worry about food." Firewood is generally available for purchase at campground offices or nearby stores for cabins with outdoor fire rings.

Best Cabin Sites Near Oakland, Illinois (17)

    1. Fox Ridge State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Charleston, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 345-6416

    $20 / night

    "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."

    "It took a bit of maneuvering to get into our site, due to the trees on each side of the site, but once we got in, we were really happy with the space and privacy. "

    2. Turkey Run State Park Campground

    71 Reviews
    Marshall, IN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 597-2635

    $20 - $32 / night

    "I have to say it is always nice to stay at a state park in the off season. There are a couple hundred sites in this park and we were one of about 12 occupants."

    "This campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and intesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones."

    3. Casey KOA

    7 Reviews
    Charleston, IL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 932-5319

    "This is a KOA Journey, it is right off the interstate in a nice little town in East Central Illinois. It has full hookup, and electric and water sites."

    "Friendly service, Clean restroom/showers and even a pond for fishing."

    4. Mill Creek Park

    1 Review
    Marshall, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 889-3901

    "Incredible people who will gladly be your new best friend, super clean, Great Lake to be on, tons of trails to hike."

    5. Bella Vita Private Resort

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    Charleston, IL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (224) 385-2860

    $25 - $65 / night

    6. Spring Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Neoga, IL
    38 miles
    +1 (217) 821-2181

    $15 - $25 / night

    "Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space!"

    "Shower house is nice. Nice playground in the shade next to a pavilion. Nice mix of shaded and sunny sites. Cabin onsite also."

    7. Coon Creek (IL)

    18 Reviews
    Shelbyville, IL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 774-3951

    $18 - $48 / night

    "Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees."

    "They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables"

    8. Fowler County Park

    17 Reviews
    Terre Haute, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 462-3413

    "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."

    "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."

    9. Wolf Creek State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Findlay, IL
    37 miles
    Website

    "The park is huge and is one of the only state park's in Illinois with horse camping and horse trails."

    "We are tent people and love primitive camping in spots where we can really be away from everyone and at least pretend like we’re alone."

    10. Camp Lakewood

    17 Reviews
    Effingham, IL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 342-1111

    $35 - $999 / night

    "Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake."

    "The sun sets behind the camper. Very nice clean restrooms, laundry room and a area you can grill in using their grills."

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Cabin Reviews near Oakland, IL

211 Reviews of 17 Oakland Campgrounds


  • Anna O.The Dyrt PRO User
    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

  • A
    May. 9, 2022

    Spring Creek Campground

    Quiet, serene spot

    Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space! Pet friendly and looks very ADA accessible, I had a great time spending one night here with my dog. $15 for tent/primitive camping, $25 for electric!

  • Jennifer T.
    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!

  • Terri D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2017

    Turkey Run State Park Campground

    Nice Big Sites

    I have to say it is always nice to stay at a state park in the off season. There are a couple hundred sites in this park and we were one of about 12 occupants. Even if this park had been full, the sites offer nice space. Sites vary from full shade to wide open out in the sun. Bathrooms are clean, but they are pretty spread out. Most sites offer electricity, but no water or sewer hook-up for RV. Water spigots are pretty spread out too. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. I didn't see any camp hosts that sold firewood when office is closed. Park is located right across the street from the local high school, I thought this was sort of odd.

    We were just passing through for a nights stay, but it looked like there were some nice trails for hiking. The children playgrounds looked nice as well.

  • Meg  S.
    Jun. 16, 2015

    Coon Creek (IL)

    Great Camping Experience, Perfect for Family Vacation

    We've been camping at Coon Creek, on a beautiful Lake Shelbyville, for a few years now, the place is perfect for family vacations. And that's exactly what we do. Gather 10-12 of us, reserve a buddy site, so we can all be on one campsite (big enough to fit 5 tents and an RV). If you have a small group and want to get a small site, there are plenty of those. Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees. Equipped in fire pits, and lantern posts. Gravel surfaces, with grass around. The site we always get, is situated along the camp road, but once we are set up, it becomes very private. there is no one in a close proximity, just the road traffic. Which is not bad at all. Good overflow parking, perfectly hidden in the trees. Showers and toilets are in great condition, and usually very clean. Well maintained campground. Illinois is pretty boring, and I know this web site is for more remote camping, but all facts considered, if you're looking for a camping getaway, in Chicago area, only about 4 hours drive (south on I-57) - this is a perfect place for you. Lithia Springs Marina offers boat rentals, we usually get a 12 person pontoon boat for few days, to cruise the 26 mile long lake, or chill in one of many, many beautiful coves. Coon Creek is not too far from town of Shelbyville, where you can stock up on camping food, and beverages. Also few quick-bite restaurants in town. There might be some hiking and biking trails, visit the website for more information. You can book on reserveamerica.com.

  • Robin M.
    Sep. 18, 2016

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Nice place

    we love this park as it reminds us of some of Indiana state parks with a huge lake, horseback riding, lots of trails to explore and beautiful wildlife. pet friendly and lots to do for all ages.

  • Dusti M.
    Mar. 7, 2022

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Amazing hospitality

    We stayed there for one night. The park superintendent was so polite and helpful. He even told us where they had been stacking wood from clearing out some trees near the campground and encouraged us to use all we need. Very clean pit toilets. Very good fire pits with cooking grates. Every spot has a picnic table and trash can. Very nice close walk to the north boat launch from the campground. Well kept cleared trails. Very nice and well maintained playground in the middle of the campground. Great views of the lake. 4 bars on Verizon.

  • k
    Jun. 29, 2016

    Coon Creek (IL)

    coon creek

    This place is really shady and is not exposed to the sun. The sites here are really clean and well maintained. Its about 12 dollars for a campsite and is well worth it. They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables

  • leif D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 20, 2025

    Turkey Run State Park Campground

    Large campground with spacious sites

    This campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and intesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones. No water hookups at the site but all except the "youth sites" had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue. Sites tried from all concrete to a dusty dirt and rock tent area, and all had old wood picnic tables. While the hiking was incredible, the maps of the trails were poor and not up to date, with some trails not on map at all. On one trail part of it went through box canyons up an active, though trickling, stream bed.


Guide to Oakland

Cabin accommodations near Oakland, Illinois range from rustic to modern options with varying amenities across several parks. Fox Ridge State Park features spacious, shaded campsites with full-service cabins available year-round, situated within 2,000 acres of forested terrain. The park sits in an area where glaciers deposited significant soil formations, creating surprisingly hilly landscapes surrounded by flat farmland.

What to do

Hiking diverse terrain: Fox Ridge State Park trails provide challenging routes through glacier-formed hills. "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," notes Michael M.

Canoeing on Sugar Creek: Turkey Run State Park offers excellent water recreation options through rental companies located near the campground. "Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds," explains Samantha S.

Fishing in multiple lakes: Cabins at local parks provide access to well-stocked fishing areas. "Lake Shelbyville has everything: biking, hiking, a beach, fishing and the town has a small movie theater showing current movies for $4.00," according to Ronald B. at Coon Creek.

What campers like

Lake access from sites: Many campers appreciate waterfront cabins with direct access to water recreation. "We took our van and stayed at Turkey Run for a three night weekend. We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167," advises Samantha S.

Privacy in wooded sites: Spring Creek Campground offers secluded cabin options with natural barriers between sites. "This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've been in in a long time. It's small, owned by an older farmer, has electricity and bathrooms. It's on a couple of small lakes and the bird sounds, the frogs, ducks, the whole natural environment is just wonderful," shares Jeri B.

Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses and amenities. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," reports Samantha S. about Turkey Run State Park, while another camper notes that Spring Creek has "clean restrooms with free showers."

What you should know

Seasonal availability: Cabin rental seasons vary by location. Most parks operate peak seasons from May through October, but some like Fox Ridge offer limited year-round options. "We found out that the back loop was not available due to downed trees, but that didn't diminish the stay for us. Back loop was no electric and normally first come, first serve," explains Fran S.

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential for cabins, especially during summer months. Sites fill quickly, particularly on holiday weekends and during special events. At Fowler County Park, sites are "first come, first serve" but can be limited.

Wildlife considerations: Prepare for local wildlife interactions around cabins. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns Samantha S. about Turkey Run State Park. Most cabin areas require proper food storage to prevent unwanted animal encounters.

Tips for camping with families

Pack for mixed weather: Central Illinois experiences rapid weather changes, particularly in spring and fall. "We almost needed it as a tornado shelter the evening we stayed, but the thunderstorms were all we had to deal with," recalls Fran S. about their Fox Ridge State Park experience.

Bring entertainment backups: While outdoor activities abound, having indoor options for inclement weather helps. "They have a store with a bit of supplies and a bar that has slot machines," mentions B M. about Camp Lakewood, adding "We went in for drinks and pizza it was nice to not cook or worry about food."

Consider accessibility needs: Terrain varies significantly between cabin locations. "This is a beautiful Campground. All the sites are perfect there's not one bad site in this Campground," says Mary O. about Fox Ridge State Park, noting it is "dog friendly and people friendly!"

Tips from RVers

Check hookup limitations: Verify electricity amperage and water availability before booking. "All sites are electric at Turkey Run. $23 per night. The campground is located in a mature tree woods, do some sites are not as level as others," explains Joel R., highlighting a common issue for larger vehicles.

Site layout challenges: Some cabin areas have tight access roads or challenging parking. "The road to our site had a tight turn and required a little maneuvering but not terrible," reports Sharon J. about Camp Lakewood, while others mention uneven terrain requiring leveling blocks.

Proximity to amenities: Consider cabin location relative to bathhouses and other facilities. "We stayed at site #35. It is in a very quiet, off the main road, in a circle, in full shade. It's is very close to the restroom but a distance from the camp store and dumpster," explains Michelle M. about her Turkey Run State Park experience.

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