Top Cabins near Petersburg, IL

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Best Cabin Sites Near Petersburg, IL (14)

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Petersburg

77 Reviews of 14 Petersburg Campgrounds


  • Aaron B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Lakeside Relaxation

    These walk in sites check all the boxes.  At the western part of the RV loop, is a peninsula of primitive tent camping spots to choose from.  About half the sites were filled by the second day we were there.  We settled on 62, which is spacious and provides access to the path from the front and behind where you can walk into site 64 as well.  A parking area with a single spot for each camp site is well marked and by two vault toilets.  Park staff and host were great.  A decent fishing spot is just in front of site 64.  $8 for IL residents is hard to beat, if you don't need an RV spot with electric.  A water source is also by the parking spots.  The weekend we were there the weather had cooled some and a great breeze was coming off the lake.  Springfield being so close is a bonus.

    The only negative is like any spot and how previous people leave the camp looking before you are there.  Some garbage in the fire pit and random spots are par for the course in any state park.  Pick up the trash and dump it in the dumpster by the parking lot.  Leave the site better than you found it is our motto.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Evening Star Camping Resort
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Evening Star Camping Resort

    Campers Are Like Family

    Love to swim in the pool, play in the bags tournaments, enjoy the fundraiser in July for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, mini golf, basketball and theme weekends. My favorite is the chili cook off and Halloween weekends are a blast!!

  • David F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Nov. 30, 2023

    Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    State Park away from busier Illinois

    https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ 84 electric RV sites all reservable except 21 First Come sites. 18 sites are full hookup. Several 50 amp sites but majority are 30 amp. Modern Shower house and 7 Vault toilet buildings. Newer Campground so Shade Trees are smaller still. Have camped here 4 times past 3 years. Like the quite agricultural Illinois environment but suggest shopping for your needs prior to leaving larger cities as most of the few small towns are limited to a Bar and Dollar store.

  • Sonia  Nathan B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buena Vista Farms Campground
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Buena Vista Farms Campground

    Nice and Quiet

    If your looking just to get way and relax or go explore Jacksonville or Springfield you can get there in 40 minutes.

    The wifi isn’t strong enough to reach back to where we were but that was okay, I guess we didn’t need to watch tv anyways.

    You can still here some cars because of the highway but it wasn’t like really crazy. The part is a decent size if you don’t want to hear traffic go further in the back.

    Terry the owner she is super nice and friendly you would want to come back just for that alone.

    The wifi isn’t so strong but i guess we didn’t need to watch TV. If you don’t want to hear the traffic I suggest getting a spot in the back. The part is a decent size we really didn’t hear it until the morning so by that time it getting up and getting ready to go and explore. You can hit Springfield in bout 40 mins or downtown Jacksonville in 15.

  • JASON L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Jul. 28, 2023

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Hickory Point Heaven

    There's really no way to describe this campground except for: Accommodating. Beautiful. Clean. Convenient. Peaceful. Relaxing. We have spent many weekends here and have never had a bad experience. Tony and Danielle and the rest of the entire campground host staff and crew do absolutely everything to make sure you have a great stay!!! We appreciate them and this wonderful campground. Our favorite sites are 13, 18, 23. Please visit and enjoy!

  • Mike G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Apr. 15, 2023

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Fantastic lakeside camping

    I stayed at the tent sites. They are first come, first served, and a short walk from the parking spots. There are times of RV sites also, although the host said most all are reservable and only a handful are firstcome, first served. There are restrooms and a shower house that are clean.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield KOA
    Oct. 29, 2022

    Springfield KOA

    Nice relaxing campground

    Campground is quiet and in a nice wooded area but still only 5-10 minutes from nearby shopping and attractions in Springfield.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buena Vista Farms Campground
    Oct. 24, 2022

    Buena Vista Farms Campground

    Has potential

    Based on other reviews, we drive to the campground with intentions of staying the night. l talked with the owner over the phone to see about booking a site as we were getting in late. $50 per night and she would give 10% discount for Dyrt members. She said there were lots of sites open late in the season.

    Upon driving in, we saw sites on a large paved pad near the road with hook ups. Drive past the check in to see if there were sites that were off the road due to the road noise. Even though it was a bit off of the interstate, the noise from the highway was awful. The prairie land is flat which lends itself to easily traveling road noise. The road coming in was gravel, with some potholes. It has potential, but felt like a drive in theatre upon entering. We ultimately drove 30 more minutes to Jim Edgar Panther Creek WA for $20/night.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Great Friendly, Family Park

    We certainly didn’t expect the Prairie Lake Campground to be full in late October! Both loops were full, but there was just enough space for us to squeeze in for 2 nights! (A few spaces seemed to be filled with deer hunters who were up and out quite early.) Site has electricity with water centrally located in the center of the loop. We needed a 100 ft fresh water hose to fill up. Luckily a friendly neighbor had one for us to borrow! Nice warm bath house had push button showers with locks on the stalls with a dry space to dress inside the stall. Lake has boat dock with about 6 slips. The point on the lake was a beautiful setting for a fall wedding on Saturday! Lots of families with kids riding bikes around the loop and some playing wiffle ball in the open field. Each spot had a picnic table and fire ring. Our spot, #78 sat under a tree with great shade. Bagged ice is available at 1st host site for $4 and a bundle of firewood for $6

  • JASON L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Well maintained and convenient

    We are enjoying our stay at Hickory Point Campground Lot 23 at Sangchris Lake State Park. A close and convenient location to amenities and supplies. Sites are spacious and campground is quiet and leisurely during the week. Beautiful shoreline lots. 30 amp service. Decent AT&T cellular coverage (it varies but able to stream, etc )

  • Barry G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Anderson Lake State Conservation Area
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Anderson Lake State Conservation Area

    Clean facilities, nice area right on Illinois River

    Good campsites for tent camping, can't speak to RV's.   Wooded and shady, clean facilities, electric and water for tent camping.  Good Price, nice location for fishing and kayaking. also.

  • Darren D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crazy Horse Campground
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Crazy Horse Campground

    Perfect Getaway

    My best friends family stays out there and has nothing but great things to say about the place. I happen to agree with them. If you need a place to get away from city life but don't want to travel far away from town, you can't beat this place.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Sangchris Lake State Park
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Sangchris Lake State Park

    Pretty views, gross bathrooms

    This park is pretty quiet, the lake itself looked nasty - no swimming allowed. Primitive sites were walk in. Other sites had electric. There were some cabins available. The bathrooms were not cleaned the whole time I was there, and they were disgusting. Showers required a push button activation every 10-15 seconds, but after About the 10th time I did get a little hot water.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Oct. 19, 2021

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    NICE ! ! !

    Beautiful campground. Very open & spacious. Sites are very large with plenty of room between neighbors. Also all sites are gravel & graded well and level except for the 2 Handicapped sites—Concrete pads on those (IL Disable RESIDENTS ONLY). Very good lake access & multiple public docks. Restrooms/shower houses are nice & well taken care of. Hosts Don & Jill were great.

  • RebootingU S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Quiet and peaceful lake campsite

    This campground is very clean and super easy to fit any rig. Most sites have lake views and have electric hookup but no water hookup. However communal bathrooms and showers are clean. Sites are fairly close together tough. You can purchase firewood and ice at campground.

  • t
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield KOA
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Springfield KOA

    Koa Springfield

    Clean, nice playgrounds for kids. Putt golf was a little run down. A little muddy as it rained that morning, but not a mud pit like some campgrounds. Showers clean, host very friendly. Everyone was extremely nice, but not in your face with it.

  • Kaitlin D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Hickory Point - Sangchris Lake State Park

    Our fave place

    This is our close to home, fave weekender site. Electric only but still love. Spaced out, gravel sites and asphalt roads. We always get sites with our own private dock to fish from. Spotty reception but it’s great to unplug.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Canton Lake
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Canton Lake

    Good people

    Great atmosphere all except we could not swim in the lake unless we were with people who had a boat

  • G C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sangchris Lake State Park
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Sangchris Lake State Park

    Nice Campground

    Spent a tent night here at the Deer Run portion of the camp.  It's a nice, well kept campground with clear level spots.  Bathrooms are basic and in the front of the camp loops so you have a walk if you stay in the back like I did.  Also, water is in the center of the loop so not very convenient.  Each space did have power and the price was reasonable.  I'd recommend staying near the front or in a trailer.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield KOA
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Springfield KOA

    Nice campground, very quiet, secluded

    Lots of wonderful signs directing you to the campground once you exit the interstate. Secluded. Quite. Not crowded, even when it's full. The roads leading to the campground are narrow, luckily we didn't encounter someone coming the other way! Campground could use some extra gravel on their roads and in the sites, but, still a nice place to relax and recharge.



Guide to Petersburg

Camping near Petersburg, IL, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at places like Comlara County Park. One reviewer mentioned, "There are simply tons of little nooks and crannies all around the lake to get some decent fishing in."
  • Hiking: Trails are available for those who love to explore nature. A visitor at Sangchris Lake State Park Campground noted, "The trails and bridges were in horrible condition, but the campground itself was clean and well-maintained."
  • Swimming: If you're looking to cool off, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area has swimming spots. One family shared, "We loved the option for fishing and swimming in a nearby watering hole."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor at Double J Campground and RV Park said, "The bathrooms here were heated and sparkling clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A reviewer at Millpoint Park mentioned, "Owner was friendly and campsite was clean and spacious."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One guest at Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area remarked, "Tony and Danielle and the rest of the entire campground host staff and crew do absolutely everything to make sure you have a great stay!"

What you should know:

  • Privacy Concerns: Some campgrounds, like Comlara County Park, have sites that are close together. A camper noted, "They are spaced a little too close for comfort for my taste."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive facilities. A visitor at Weldon Springs State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are pretty small... the bathhouse was only mildly gross but it wasn't unexpected."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. One camper at Weldon Springs State Park Campground shared, "She had to leave in the middle of the night because the raccoons were so bad."

Tips for camping with families:

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Double J Campground and RV Park said, "Nice bathrooms and showers."
  • Look for Quiet Spots: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A reviewer at Millpoint Park mentioned, "It was very quiet and peaceful."
  • Bring Bottled Water: Some campgrounds have water that isn’t suitable for drinking. A camper at Millpoint Park advised, "Bring cases of bottled water."

Camping around Petersburg, IL, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Petersburg, IL?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Petersburg, IL is Primitive Campground — Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find cabin camping near Petersburg, IL?

    TheDyrt.com has all 14 cabin camping locations near Petersburg, IL, with real photos and reviews from campers.