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.
$18 / night
"TENT and Equestrian camps take road to the south west of lake."
"Not a lot of tent sites, but enough. Nice wooded primitive sites with easy access to water and toilets."
"On a gravel road, in the back country like most everything else on this side of Illinois , fill your gas tank up and your food locker or you"
"But if you drive a few miles North East there is a Illinois State Park, Cave in the Rock I think, and you can refill your water jugs/bladders"
$8 / night
"In order to get a spot you will need to look around and choose a site then put your tent or RV on it to save it."
RangerThere are currently 25 equestrian camp sites in this park in a different area than the normal RV and Tent campground. The campground is being upgraded this year in which I belive they are adding 50 amp full service to many of the electric only sites. There is currently walk in only unless you are reserving a horse camp. There are fantastic hiking trails and equestrian trails here and you would think you are in the mountains here. The geology is much like the Missouri area near the other bank of the Mississippi river. I have tent camped here and camped in a pop-up camper in the fall both times. Hiking is the best activity here unless you ride horses and that is great here too. This one and Wolf Creek on Lake Shelbyville are the best parks in Illinois for horse trails.
ScoutFull hookups to tent camping and spacious sites. This is a Corps of Engineer Campground so bring your America the Beautiful pass! Well maintained on beautiful Rend Lake in southern Illinois. Reservations accepted on reservation.gov. Walk ins also welcome.
TravelerTent camping.
GuideThese 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.
GuideLocated near Shawnee National Forest. Beautiful area. Facilities nice. Hiking. Birding. Nature!!
RangerOverall great place! Would recommend. Beautiful scenery in the Shawnee National Forest. Quiet and comfortable.
ScoutThis place is right off the highway close to most things. It’s a cute little place with RV sites and tent sites. The tent sites are located on the lake and have power available. The price was very reasonable and the people here were very friendly and accommodating. The only down fall is the highway noise. Definitely would stay here again given the chance!
LegendStopped at this campground on the way to St. Louis. It is remote with several trails to explore. The sites were level and good for tent camping.
LegendPrimative camping at its best. This is heavily used in the summer and early fall. Picnic tables and fire rings, vault toilets. Go in the off season and you will have plenty of privacy. Fairly level tent sites , some with nice trees for hammocks. Close to Little Grand Canyon, a really neat natural bridge, and Illinois wineries.
Tent camping near Shawnee National Forest in Illinois offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation.
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Shawnee National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shawnee National Forest is Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 16 reviews.
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