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Best Glamping near Olney, IL

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Glamping options around Olney include several established campgrounds where luxury camping accommodations provide an elevated outdoor experience. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area in Iuka offers cabin glamping with electric hookups, water access, showers, and toilets amidst the natural landscape. Casey KOA provides upscale canvas accommodations with full amenities including comfortable beds, climate control, and private facilities. These luxury sites typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to hiking trails while maintaining resort-style comforts. Both locations feature reservable sites with amenities that blend outdoor immersion with modern conveniences. One guest shared, "We stayed here for the eclipse in April. Kids had plenty of room to run around, hike and safely ride bikes around the campground."

The surrounding area enhances the glamping experience with numerous recreational activities centered around the natural environment. Harmonie State Park Campground, located near New Harmony, Indiana, complements its luxury accommodations with well-maintained biking trails, a swimming pool, and access to the Wabash River. Fishing opportunities abound at Forbes State Park, where guests can enjoy both shoreline and boat fishing on the lake. Each glamping location provides convenient access to nearby towns for dining and shopping, with Casey offering good Wi-Fi connectivity for those needing to stay connected. A recent visitor mentioned, "The campground was no where near full and it was very quiet so a very nice nights stay." Seasonal considerations affect availability, with most sites operating from spring through fall, though Harmonie State Park remains open year-round for four-season glamping experiences.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Olney, Illinois (6)

    1. Charley Brown City Park

    3 Reviews
    Johnsonville, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 662-8202

    "Campground is off the beaten path, lots of space to spread out, and the top 4 amenities (electricity, water, flush toilets and showers). It’s not the cleanest bathrooms but certainly not the worst."

    2. Harmonie State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $23 / 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."

    3. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Kinmundy, IL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 547-3381

    "Most of the sites are large and a good distance from the next one. Shower house is alright. The store/restaurant has been closed for a year or two now because of the Illinois budget."

    "It's a small campground that offers a playground,bathhouse, hiking trails, and a small swimming area. There is easy access walking down to the marina. With small towns close to this state park."

    4. Fox Ridge State Park Campground

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

    $20 / night

    "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."

    "I visited Fox Ridge frequently as a student of nearby Eastern Illinois University, but never camped there. We came back to visit campus and stayed in site #12 at Fox Ridge."

    5. Casey KOA

    7 Reviews
    Charleston, IL
    41 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."

    6. Narrow Lake Campground — Greene Sullivan State Forest

    5 Reviews
    Dugger, IN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 648-2810

    $23 - $40 / night

    "Heat was phenomenal. Vault toilets were well maintained. Beautiful views."

    "There are many lake with good fishing, most of which have boat ramps (small boats). Great for kayaking and canoeing. There are cabins for rent, two campgrounds on Reservoir 26 and Wampler lake."

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  • j
    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • A
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Indiana Does It Again

    A huge campground for both tents and RVs. Electrical but no water connections at each RV site. Hot showers and bathrooms within walking distance of each site. The shower spigots stay on a loooong time so no need to keep pushing for shower stream. Super friendly ranger who let us pay for our site and firewood on our departure morning as the park office was closed. We were there on a Monday and it was super empty. Heard the weekends are crowded as there are several playgrounds and a pool. No laundry.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2019

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Lotsa trees

    Ranger Review: Primus at Harmonie State Park

    I recently visited Harmonie State Park near New Harmony, In. https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IN&parkId=570048 Just a heads up when camping in Indiana there is a fee to visit the State Parks. I always carry cash for that , laundry and in some states bathroom use. So, the number one thing that stuck out to me about this campground was the shade. For the most part it’s level (floodplain...I saw no standing water) And all the sites are nicely shaded (we are talking full growth) and good size. The sites are electric only, no water, no sewer. There are centrally located water hydrants and a dump station on the way out of the campground. The campground wasn’t very full when we visited, but there is a plethora of activities to enjoy. An Olympic size pool which back in the day my kids woulda loved. Hiking paths (very wide), one right by the campground and a connector trail to the mountain bike trail area. There’s also a bike section on the paved roads. You could spend a comfortable week here and not be bored.

    Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I get to occasionally try out outdoor products while camping and this trip I brought along some Primus “kitchen gear” https://primus.us/ . Primus is known for its camping stoves , the kitchen accessories are pretty sweet too. I have the Trailsporks , a long spoon , a spatula for grilling , campfire plates and a campfire knife. These are very sturdy made accessories and pack in my kit without taking up a lot of space. There are a lot of options on the site to fit your packing needs too, from family fireside to fastpacking . I’m building my fireside kitchen kit .

  • s
    Jun. 22, 2021

    Charley Brown City Park

    My favorite kind of campsites

    Campground is off the beaten path, lots of space to spread out, and the top 4 amenities (electricity, water, flush toilets and showers). It’s not the cleanest bathrooms but certainly not the worst. Close to a Walmart for all your need and great sunsets too. Plus pets are allowed

  • Chad K.
    Sep. 18, 2016

    Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

    Nice SP

    This state park is a basic but nice state park facility, The tent sites were basic but fairly level and clean. Most of the sites had fire pits and picnic table. The bathrooms were big and clean, At the time of our visit it was raining so we didn't get a chance to explore much but its someplace we will come back to.

  • steve T.
    Sep. 25, 2023

    Casey KOA

    Owner is not good with people

    When asked why I couldn't put up a small fence for my dogs he went to great details to tell me why dogs had a bad rep in his park. When I said it wasn't on the website he got extremely angry, came close to attacking me and thru me out of his park and called the police. Don't stay there if you have pets.

  • Michael M.
    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.

  • M
    Sep. 4, 2022

    Casey KOA

    Nice campground but showing it’s age

    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.
    The ground seems pretty level throughout the entire place so getting your rig setup should be fairly easy. The sites are pretty close together but I expect that at a commercial type campground. The staff was nice and responsive when needed. The playground is old and could use an upgrade along with the recreation room. The pool was nice and well maintained and so are the showers and restrooms. But the shower house does not have AC so keep that in mind.
    Overall it’s a nice get away we did stay on Labor Day weekend so there a lot of people coming and going but it worked for us and the kids enjoyed themselves.

Guide to Olney

Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area sits about 30 miles northeast of Olney, Illinois, amid rolling hills formed when glaciers deposited soil in this otherwise flat agricultural region. The park encompasses a 585-acre reservoir with forested shorelines at an elevation of approximately 550 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 75°F to 90°F with moderate humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer milder conditions with occasional thunderstorms.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Forbes Lake provides both shoreline and boat fishing with multiple species available. One visitor to Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area noted, "There is easy access walking down to the marina. With small towns close to this state park."

Hiking trails: The terrain offers varied difficulty levels with some trails following the lake shoreline. A camper at Fox Ridge State Park Campground shared, "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."

Biking routes: Paved campground roads provide safe cycling for families. At Harmonie State Park, "There are paved roads the kids can bike on as well as mountain bike trails. Very nice swimming pool. Clean showers with hot water."

What campers like

Secluded sites: Many campgrounds offer good spacing between sites for privacy. A visitor to Charley Brown City Park mentioned, "Campground is off the beaten path, lots of space to spread out, and the top 4 amenities (electricity, water, flush toilets and showers)."

Seasonal decorations: Halloween camping is especially popular with many campers decorating their sites. One camper at Harmonie State Park Campground observed, "As it was close to All Hallows Eve, there were lots of campers around with decorations, which was fun to see."

Yurt camping options: While traditional yurt camping near Olney, Illinois isn't widely available, several parks offer similar alternative accommodations. The cabins at Greene Sullivan State Forest provide a yurt-like experience without the canvas walls: "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."

What you should know

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty connectivity. A visitor to Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area warned, "There is very little cell service so it is a great place to be unplugged and enjoy time with friends and family!"

Bathroom availability: Facilities vary widely between parks and seasons. One camper at Charley Brown Memorial Park reported, "The park had just remodeled and updated their bath/shower houses right before we camped, but someone had vandalized/burned up the inside by the time we got there. So there were no bathrooms. There were showers available at the city pool in the park, but only during pool hours."

Seasonal closures: Many amenities operate on limited schedules. A Fox Ridge visitor noted, "The restroom near our site, #13, was open, but no lights and no shower. We almost needed it as a tornado shelter the evening we stayed, but the thunderstorms were all we had to deal with."

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