Best Cabin Camping near Shawnee National Forest

Join the fun near Shawnee National Forest. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Shawnee National Forest is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Discover great camping spots near Shawnee National Forest, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Cabin Sites Near Shawnee National Forest (26)

    1. Dixon Springs State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Grantsburg, IL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 949-3394

    "We were a bit nervous about this campground when reading reviews and seeing the location (there is an Impact Incarceration Program that shares the border), but I'm glad we found it."

    "Most are shaded with rings or fire pits. Great family friendly place. Trails and roads maintained well."

    2. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    9 miles

    $30 / night

    "Ride or hike in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest.  Campsites are spacious and can accommodate very large rigs. High lines behind sites.  Stalls can be reserved. some sites are full hookup."

    "I will be back next time I'm near shawnee."

    3. Giant City State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 457-4836

    "Kind of a bare bones campground but this state park does offer rock climbing (if you have the expertise and your own gear)."

    "The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground."

    4. Hayes Canyon Campground

    1 Review
    Eddyville, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 672-4751

    $15 - $32 / night

    "A luxurious crowded but nice campsites older stalls cabins available great trails and maps available store and cowboy church. Permanent sites available"

    5. Bear Branch Campground

    2 Reviews
    Eddyville, IL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 672-4249

    $30 - $200 / night

    "Under new ownership buy many cabins from 40 a night on up nice shower houses electric sewer and water at a lot of sites great trails well marked maps available stalls available store and restaurant to"

    6. 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."

    7. Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR

    6 Reviews
    Bargerville, IL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 985-4983

    "Overall the campground was full but not very many people around. Appears many locals take spots on the weekends & then hold onto them during the week."

    "This is a quiet family campground, most spots are lake side. Very spacious and lots of trees. First come first serve, and the park was full most of the time we were here."

    8. Camp Ondessonk

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    Ozark, IL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 695-2489

    $6 - $16 / night

    9. Touch of Nature Education Center

    2 Reviews
    Makanda, IL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 453-1121

    "Camp Amenities include: lodges, cabins, shelters, parking, fire pits/ fireplaces all with wood supplied, amphitheater s, fishing along Little Grassy Lake, trails, swing set."

    10. Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point

    1 Review
    Makanda, IL
    22 miles
    Website

    "The beach at the end of the loop opened up to a huge lake that wrapped around the corners. Others must have access because there were some early morning fishermen out there."

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Guide to Shawnee National Forest

Cabin camping near Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for nature lovers and families alike.

Explore the Beauty of Shawnee National Forest

Cabin Campers Like These Nearby Activities

  • Enjoy family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and picnic areas at Arrowhead Lake Campground, making it an ideal spot for kids.
  • Take advantage of the fishing and boating opportunities at Bear Branch Campground, where you can unwind by the water.
  • Participate in organized events and activities at Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point, which often hosts group gatherings and retreats.

Some Prices for Cabin Camping Range from $25 to $40

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Shawnee National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Shawnee National Forest is Dixon Springs State Park Campground with a 3.2-star rating from 11 reviews.

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