Best Cabin Camping near Salem, IL
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Best Cabin Sites Near Salem, Illinois (20)
1. Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
25 Reviews•81 Photos•85 SavesCarlyle, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $30 / night
2. Okaw Valley Kampground
21 Reviews•17 Photos•50 SavesVandalia, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
13 Reviews•9 Photos•13 SavesKinmundy, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Archway RV Park
15 Reviews•17 Photos•42 SavesMount Vernon, IllinoisOpen year-round, Archway RV Park is easy to get to from the Interstate. Level, full-hookup pull through sites that are big-rig friendly. We love pets. You’ll love that we sell propane. Visit our Amenities page to see photos of our facility. We also have cabins, super fun glamper pods and on-site rental campers. Visit our Lodging page to learn more.
Come on in, you’re gonna love it.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$60 / night
5. Gun Creek
20 Reviews•66 Photos•91 SavesWhittington, IllinoisOverview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Natural Features
Gun Creek sits along the Eastern banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Golf Complex, which includes a 27-hole golf course, restuarant, and lodge.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$18 - $30 / night
6. Dam West Campground
6 Reviews•12 Photos•68 SavesCarlyle, IllinoisOverview
Dam West Campground is a recreation area situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
Recreation
Dam West Campground provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular pastime, and the lake offers year-round varieties of fish such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play, as well as an amphitheater for educational programs. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.
Natural Features
Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. Carlyle Lake is home to an array of wildlife that can be seen throughout the year. Its waters and shores are a resting spot for migratory waterfowl and other birds. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located in the Dam West Recreation Area, has information available and nature exhibits on display, including a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish.
Charges & Cancellations
Camping No Show - Camping no-show customers who do not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by check out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit their reservation. If the no-show service fee is greater than the reservation amount, the customer will not be charged any additional service fees. Cancellations - A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$20 - $60 / night
7. Washington County State Recreation Area
13 Reviews•25 Photos•64 SavesNashville, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground
13 Reviews•34 Photos•21 SavesWhittington, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. COE Lake Carlyle McNair Campground
4 Reviews•10 Photos•14 SavesCarlyle, Illinois- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. South Marcum Campground
15 Reviews•31 Photos•64 SavesBenton, IllinoisOverview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossu, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Natural Features
South Marcum Campground sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. With plenty of unobstructed views of the water, campers are able to take in scenic sunsets as well as enjoy activities such as bank fishing, right from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Dam
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$16 - $44 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews near Salem, Illinois
211 Reviews of 20 Salem Campgrounds
- JJake L.
Traveler
Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Cabins and more
This State Park is located outside Carlyle,Illinois. This park offers playground areas and more. Cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours. This is one State Park i enjoy visiting. However there are times this park cannot be accessed because of flooding.
- JJessi R.
Scout
Spring Creek Campground
Beautiful, small campgroung
This is a small family owned campground. It has a pond for fishing, no boating or swimming. Shower house is nice. Nice playground in the shade next to a pavilion. Nice mix of shaded and sunny sites. Cabin onsite also.
J K.
Legend
Rend Lake
Water lovers paradise!
Anything you’d ever want to enjoy on the water is all at your finger tips! Hundreds of campsites, marinas with boat rentals, beaches and stores nearby in case you need something. This area is truly a southern Illinois gem!
Dawn W.Scout
Okaw Valley Kampground
Nice clean and convenient
Family owned with a nice little fishing area (no license required catch and release) paddle boats and camp store. A nice pool with a big covered pavilion, clean restrooms and showers with hot water. We had a level pull thru gravel site with a picnic table and small fire ring and didn’t have to unhook for our overnight. Walking/hiking wooded trails 2 cabins available- several seasonal folks. We were there on a Sunday evening and didn’t really see anyone. Little bit of road noise but so convenient! Thanks Barb!
- Kyle R.Scout
South Marcum Campground
Awesome campground
An almost every weekend getaway for our family!
- Aaron W.
Guide
Hickory Hollow Campground - CLOSED
Nice little campground
We did a little weekend getaway to do some geocaching near Utica, IL. Nice pool and great owners!
Aloha M.Guide
Carlyle lake
Illini campground 7/23
Awesome campground, fill hoses available for your rig, 30 amp power. Fun little trails, boat rentals and a swimming “beach” . On-site store and nicely groomed campgrounds.
- Dana P.Scout
Washington County State Recreation Area
Cabin rental Washington County Lake IL
It is overcrowded all through the week in the RV area with no great views of the lake, sadly. 2. cabins.but overpriced due to no running water or nearby ttoilet but more private and great lake views Awesome fishing here and boat rentals
- J K.Legend
Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Great park near saint Louis!
If you live in the St. Louis area and are looking for a great park for a weekend getaway near the water then look no further. Tons of reservable and walk up sites for primitive and RV. Most sites have plenty of shade and room in between so you were not right on top of your neighbors The only thing that would be a complaint about the sites is that many of them have a metal culvert running under the entrance to each campsite so if you’re not careful backing your camper out you can run over those and possibly cut a tire Other than that it is a great campground that boasts the only swimming pool in an Illinois state park. There is also a small store that has all of the basics and even has a built-in laundry mat The only other small complaint is that there is only one fill station to fill your freshwater tanks. So during busier times there can sometimes be a line of people waiting to fill their freshwater tanks so if you can do that at home I highly advise it
ACGuideWashington County State Recreation Area
Shady Rest campground
Really great campground. Good mix of tents and RVs. Bath house was very well kept and clean. Showers ran cold at first but after a few mins it gets warmer! There were plenty of pit toliets through out the campground and trash cans. My tent site was clean, good flat spot for tent, picnic table and fire pit with attached grill.
The Concession building in the park is closing. No boat rentals, selling everything he has on the shelf.
Caught a few bass and and good amount of hiking. Large trail around the whole lake, smaller trails lead to sites around the different campgrounds.
b K.GuideIllini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Not good!
Not very well maintained by the State of Illinois. Restrooms are horrible! So many better places to camp in the Carlyle Lake area.
- Gary R.Scout
Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Pretty good for a state park
Has electric sites only. Water and dump at the entrance. Shower houses. Very nice pool and camp store. Hosts scattered and occasionally hard to find to pay for your spot. Wildlife galore. Next to largest lake in Illinois. Fishing good with a boat. Worth the trip.
Carrie J.GuideSouth Marcum Campground
Nice and quiet
These sites are pretty run of the mill average camping sites. They're very close to the Illinois state fair grounds. There are tent sites as well as RV sites that are very close to the lake.
RodTravelerWashington County State Recreation Area
Nice little park
This is a nice little park in southern Illinois. It is surrounded by cornfields, however the park is wooded. The park surrounds a very pretty lake and I have attached a picture.
The host was very nice and helpful. The bathhouse was clean and had hot water for the showers.
Joel R.LegendWashington County State Recreation Area
Dark sky, great stargazing
This is a small lake management by the state of Illinois. The campground is usually not crowded, but some weekends do get busy. There is a shower/bathroom that was clean each time we were there. Water and electric is available at most sites. The campground is pretty far from any big metro area, so the sky was real dark, great for picking out constellations. We listened o Whip-por-will calls around the campfire.
- J K.Legend
South Marcum Campground
Best campground on Rend Lake!
This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake. With hundreds of sites to choose from with some being tucked into the woods and others sitting right on the lake including some walking intense fights this campground is one of the nicest that you’ll find in Illinois. Plenty of bathrooms and bath houses as well as playgrounds and spacious campsites for larger RVs and plenty of access to the lake.
- JJennifer G.Scout
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Good separation
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. There's a dollar store in Farina and a grocery store in Kinmundy; both towns are less than 10 miles away. The lake is big enough for ski boats but nice for kayaks also. Swim beach is not well maintained due to the budget but also doesn't cost anything since they can't pay anyone to man the gate, but it's not horrible.
- Joel R.Legend
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.
- Joel R.Legend
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.
- JJake L.Traveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Small Lake And Beautiful
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.
- SSharon F.Scout
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Hateful Host
While setting up our tents a woman came strutting down the road and in a hateful voice hollered "You've got 5 minutes to get your car out of here." Come to find out she was the camp host and apparently there was a small sign that one couldn't drop off supplies even though I am disabled. I understand she didn't want vehicle's back there but as they say you get more flies with honey than vinegar! Will never go back. Poor attitude!!
- TTracie E.Traveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Nice & Private
We we’’re here 1st week of April. Still rather cool weather but had a great time. There are 3 loops only one of which is reservable & we were at the rear of that loop. Had the whole place to ourselves until the last night. Lots of squirrels for the dogs to chase and lots of wood in & around the campground. Hosts told us they were making more space for specific species of trees so “take all you want” from the area. No need to bring firewood.
Main trail was nice but could be better marked. Lost our way a few times but still a good hike. Definitely want to go back when the restaurant is open (mid-May I believe).
Fishing could’ve been better but again it was early April
Cell service was only 1-2 bars LTE with AT&T but able to stream with hotspot to the SmartTV with only 1 bar so not bad
- BBennieTraveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Not too bad and great in a pinch!
We did not have a reservation it was just a quick stop for the night while passing through.
This was a good spot for the night. We didn't get there until after dark and the campgrounds weren't that well marked. We didn't stay in the spot we originally planned because it was getting late and we couldn't find it and I didn't want to keep hitting the other campers with our headlights.
The campground was no where near full and it was very quiet so a very nice nights stay. Only complaint was trying to find the right campsite.
- SSamantha H.Traveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Trailer camping
We went for a weekend. The camp site we chose was very clean and had water and electric hook ups. Nice place for a fire. We were not a fan of the host she was very rude to us. My boyfriend is a disabled veteran and we showed the papers stating he was and she wouldn’t accept it. We asked her for information about the place and she was not informational at all. Our over all experience was okay but we will not go back.
Lori W.GuideStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
relaxing place
this is where we have camped the most. there is very little cell service so it is a great place to be unplugged and enjoy time with friends and family!
- Stacy B.Traveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Very nice camping
Lots to do and see. They have a bridge and trail that connect campsite to marina. Looove it
- Stacy B.Traveler
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
Large area
Large and clean area
Guide to Salem
Cabin camping near Salem, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the conveniences of home.
Explore the Scenic Carlyle Lake Area
- The Dam West Campground is situated near Carlyle Lake, providing easy access to a beautiful beach perfect for swimming and picnicking.
- At COE Lake Carlyle McNair Campground, you can enjoy miles of walking and biking trails while soaking in the stunning lakeside views.
- The Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area offers spacious sites surrounded by nature, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities
- Okaw Valley Kampground features clean restrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
- The Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area provides electric hookups and picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors.
- At Cedarbrook RV Park and Campground, visitors can take advantage of well-maintained facilities, including sanitary dumps and water hookups.
Enjoy Outdoor Activities and Recreation
- Fishing enthusiasts will love the opportunities at Dam West Campground, where kids can enjoy a fun day at the beach.
- The Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground offers access to hiking and biking trails, perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area.
- Archway RV Park features a peaceful atmosphere with a pond for leisurely walks and a playground for kids to enjoy.
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