Best Cabin Camping near Sesser, IL

Cabin accommodations near Sesser include rustic and furnished options at several lakeside campgrounds. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with access to Rend Lake for fishing, hiking, and boating activities. Gun Creek and South Marcum Campground also provide cabin options with varying amenities, typically including electricity and basic furnishings. Most cabins feature picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals. "The cabins are clean, good flat spot for tent, picnic table and fire pit with attached grill," noted one visitor about Washington County State Recreation Area.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Whittington Woods Campground and Benton KOA maintain year-round cabin rentals, while other locations like Arrowhead Lake Campground operate seasonally from February to November. Pet policies vary by location, with most campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins. According to one visitor at Washington County State Recreation Area, "It is overcrowded all through the week in the RV area with no great views of the lake, sadly. Two cabins but overpriced due to no running water or nearby toilet but more private and great lake views."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cabin rentals typically have limited kitchen facilities, so guests should plan to bring cooking supplies and food. Some locations like Archway RV Park offer more furnished cabin options with additional amenities. Rend Lake cabins provide lake views and access to outdoor recreation, making them popular during summer months. Nearby towns provide grocery stores and supplies, though some campgrounds maintain small camp stores with essentials. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer season when lakeside cabins fill quickly.

Best Cabin Sites Near Sesser, Illinois (31)

    1. Gun Creek

    21 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

    "There are sites with electric, water, and sewer. Several sites are right on Rend Lake. Most sites have concrete picnic tables and fire rings."

    "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."

    2. South Marcum Campground

    17 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $16 - $44 / night

    "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."

    "This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake."

    3. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 629-2320

    "So I took a drive through the Class A campground just to see it. Here’s what I discovered: the primitive section is far removed from the Class A (by a mile or two). The Class A section is HUGE!"

    "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."

    4. Whittington Woods Campground

    12 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 435-3401

    "Beautiful campground with mature trees providing lots of shade on the 100F weekend we were there. Gravel sites, level. A lot of common ground, shaded, picnic shelters."

    "This campground is beautiful with lots of gardens and potted plants at a lot of the campsites The host is very friendly, the pool is well maintained, they have a dog park The Host even led us to our"

    5. Benton KOA

    13 Reviews
    Benton, IL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 439-4860

    "T-Mobile worked well- issues connecting to site Wi-Fi- staff pleasant- clean- didn’t use showers- small camp store available"

    "The spaces were large and roomy. Showers and bathroom were very nice, too. We didn’t use any of the other amenities because we were just passing through."

    6. Rend Lake

    5 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    5 miles
    Website

    "Hundreds of campsites, marinas with boat rentals, beaches and stores nearby in case you need something. This area is truly a southern Illinois gem!"

    "Large spacious sites, close to swimming beaches, although not walking distance. Tree covered and offer some privacy. Great place to meet with family and friends."

    7. Archway RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, IL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 244-0399

    $60 / night

    "This is primarily a RV park near I-64 and on a highway. Noisy!! Bad noisy. Camp site was nice. Grassy, level, near a picnic shelter with tables. Shade trees. But only about 2-3 such sites."

    "Stores nearby. Just staying one night as we headed back home. No complaints! There are some cute vintage campers and tiny cottages for rent as well. Nice doggie park area fenced off too!!"

    8. North Marcum Day Use Area

    2 Reviews
    Rend Lake, IL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    "Just beautiful, the Corp of Engineering’s really take care of these camp grounds, very clean, most have new showers. Love it here, just wish I could stay all year round.🚴‍♀️🚣‍♀️🏊‍♂️"

    "This is an beautiful little beach on Rend lake. The lake is an important bird habitat making it a great place for my fellow bord watchers to go!"

    9. Washington County State Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Nashville, IL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 327-3137

    "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."

    "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."

    10. Arrowhead Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 983-3535

    "Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle. Water, 30 and 50 amp, shower house, small laundry facility."

    "Campground was nice and clean, has a beautiful walking trail, the camp host was nice. The restrooms and showers were super clean. Enjoyed our stay will definitely be back."

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  • J
    Oct. 27, 2020

    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.

  • Ashley Y.
    May. 22, 2017

    Giant City State Park Campground

    Wonderful southern illinois scenery

    Kind of a bare bones campground but this state park does offer rock climbing (if you have the expertise and your own gear). A few picnic shelters and an amazing CCC lodge that has a cabin rentals and a pretty good area restaurant. The park used to have an interp center but I believe the state closed it do to funding. The trails aren't always maintained it definitely depends on the season but the park itself is not to be missed.

  • AC
    May. 16, 2021

    Washington 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.

  • Debra M.
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

    Many lakeside sites, extra long drives for boat trailers, quiet and scenic

    Rend Lake is a large COE recreation area with 4 campgrounds, some with full hook ups for $28 a night, two dams, 2 beaches, several boat launches, a marina, golf course and a restaurant.  Not all facilities were open when we visited in March.  Hiking and biking trails and close to town for gas and bait.  Each site has a stone picnic table and fire ring.  Showers, bathrooms and  playgrounds in multiple places and convenient locations.  Some sites do have steep grade, originally booked Bluejay 48 and moved.

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233504?tab=seasons

  • James D.
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Devils Backbone Park

    Cool to see the Devil's Bake Oven and Tower Rock but otherwise blah

    Maybe it's because I am from WI and we tend to rip on IL a lot, but I really found this park sub-par. I am also spoiled from getting to see some of the larger parks in the country. Would probably be nice for a long weekend with the kids. But I don't have kids. It's more of a touristy place than a real campground in my opinion. If you are in the area check out the view of Tower Rock. There are a lot of campsites available for both tent and RV, and they do offer grills, tables, camp fire pits, toilets, and a playground. Pets are welcome. Part of a foundation of an old house built on a rock is still around and is a neat part of history.

  • Dana P.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    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

  • C
    Oct. 6, 2019

    Gun Creek

    So beautiful

    There’s not a bad campsite here. There are sites with electric, water, and sewer. Several sites are right on Rend Lake. Most sites have concrete picnic tables and fire rings. The bath houses are really nice, they are individual shower houses that are clean and well lit. The grounds are very well maintained. The park was full while we stayed there, but was really quiet. You can tent camp or use a camper.

  • Barb N.
    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.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Gun Creek

    Lake Views

    We loved staying here. Pet friendly and beautiful lake views from many of the camp sites. I recommend checking the grade of the camp site because some of the ones next to the lake were at a pretty big angle. Our site was nice and flat so no issues there. We loved it and would definitely stay again.


Guide to Sesser

Cabin camping near Sesser, Illinois centers around Rend Lake, a 19,000-acre reservoir with 162 miles of shoreline. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional snowfall. Most cabin rentals operate seasonally from March through November, though several facilities maintain year-round availability during winter months when temperatures typically range from 25-45°F.

What to do

Fishing spots: Lake access points from Gun Creek provide prime fishing opportunities. "What a beautiful campground, it's our second time here. Some spots do have a fairly good slope to them," notes Jeff F. The campground is situated directly on Rend Lake, offering convenient shoreline fishing access.

Hiking: Lakeside trails around South Marcum Campground connect to the larger Rend Lake trail system. "Great camp ground... 50 amp service, some with water and some with Full hookup... Dump stations are EZ access on the way out," reports kent F. The trails provide easy access for day hikes ranging from 1-5 miles.

Swimming: Beach areas near cabin rentals remain open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. "The beach isn't littered with trash. It's always a wonderful, relaxing experience every time," shares Amber M. about swimming areas. Most beaches operate from 8 AM to sunset with no lifeguards on duty.

What campers like

Privacy levels: Waterfront sites at North Marcum Day Use Area offer seclusion from neighboring cabins. "Just beautiful, the Corp of Engineering's really take care of these camp grounds, very clean, most have new showers," writes Jim L. Sites typically maintain at least 30 feet between camping units.

Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk provide optimal wildlife spotting times. "Abundant wildlife. Reservations made through Reserve America, this allowed us to have this part of the park almost to ourselves," explains Tina J. about Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground. Deer, turkey, and numerous bird species frequent the area.

Evening activities: Stargazing opportunities benefit from minimal light pollution. "Dark sky, great for stargazing... We listened to Whip-por-will calls around the campfire," notes Joel R. The area's rural location allows for clear constellation viewing on cloudless nights.

What you should know

Cabin availability: Seasonal limitations affect planning, with most facilities operating March through November. "Whittington Woods has many sites for all campers. For cheap you get a simple site with electric or for not too much more there are sites with water and sewage dump," explains Dave S.

Temperature fluctuations: Summer heat regularly reaches 90°F during July and August. "Because of the lake there are tons of mosquitos, plan accordingly!" warns Brennan M., recommending insect protection for evening activities.

Road access: Interstate proximity makes Archway RV Park cabins accessible year-round. "Just far enough from Interstate so noise isn't an issue. Lots of services at the same exit," notes Robert T. Most cabin areas maintain paved roads suitable for standard vehicles.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds: Multiple options for children exist throughout the Rend Lake area. "There is a playground in the Whispering Pines loop. The campground is on Rend Lake with swimming, fishing and boating," Joel R. explains about South Marcum Campground facilities.

Safety considerations: Gradual shorelines make Arrowhead Lake Campground suitable for families with young children. "Very clean, level sites, large lake with a well maintained walking trail. Lake side sites, wooded sites and regular sites in the middle," describes Lori W. The lake features gradual entry points ideal for supervised water play.

Cabin amenities: Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations. "We had a great stop at this campground... we walked a nature trail and down by the lake. There were ducks and geese, and it was a lovely reprieve from our travels to walk along the edges of the lake," shares Amy E. about Arrowhead Lake Campground, where cabins provide basic cooking facilities.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Terrain variations require preparation at most Rend Lake campgrounds. "Absolutely must check how level the spots are before you book, as lots of sites are over 4 inch incline, which seems ok for Smaller rigs," advises Never Sitting S.

Supply runs: Local options include grocery stores in Benton and Mt. Vernon, approximately 15-20 minutes from most camping cabins near Sesser. "Close to town for the forgotten marshmallows!" notes Kelly B., highlighting the convenience of nearby shopping.

Reservation timing: Weekday advantages include better availability and quieter conditions. "The grounds at Rend lake are very well maintained and the staff is super friendly. Lots of families hanging about, so if peace and quiet is kind of your thing might look for a better place to camp," suggests David C., recommending weekday reservations for those seeking tranquility.

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