Best Cabin Camping near Sullivan, IL

Rustic cabin rentals near Sullivan provide overnight accommodations at several lakeside locations, including Wolf Creek State Park and Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort. Cabins at Wolf Creek State Park Campground offer basic amenities with electric hookups, toilets, and fire pits, while those at Robin Hood Woods feature more comprehensive facilities including water hookups and showers. One camper shared that "the campground is beautiful, clean and the people were friendly," referring to their experience at Wolf Creek, though they had issues with management. Most cabins include picnic tables outside for dining and are situated within wooded areas that provide shade during summer months.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts across the region's campgrounds. Casey KOA offers cabin rentals from March through October with standard KOA cabin amenities, while Coon Creek provides cabin accommodations with varied amenities depending on the specific unit. Fox Ridge State Park Campground maintains cabins year-round with electric hookups, showers, and sewer connections. Pet policies vary by location—Robin Hood Woods and Spring Creek Campground allow pets in their cabins, while some locations restrict animals from cabin areas. Reservations are typically required, especially during summer months when Lake Shelbyville attracts visitors. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "Every campsite has electric 30amp or 50amp. Some sites most sites have full hookup for RVs," indicating the variety of utility access available.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Camp Lakewood and Clinton Lake State Recreation Area cabins provide basic sleeping arrangements but limited kitchen facilities. On-site stores at some locations stock essential supplies—Coon Creek features "Castaways at Coon Creek," described by a reviewer as "a very well stocked store at the entrance that had lots of helpful, unexpected, and fun items. You could buy ice, filtered water, beer, groceries, bait, firewood, and lots of other items!" Cooking setups typically include fire rings outside cabins, so visitors should pack appropriate cookware for outdoor meal preparation. Grocery options exist in nearby Shelbyville for more substantial shopping needs.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Sullivan, Illinois (17)

    1. Coon Creek (IL)

    18 Reviews
    Shelbyville, IL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 774-3951

    $18 - $48 / night

    "Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees."

    "They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables"

    2. Wolf Creek State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Findlay, IL
    7 miles
    Website

    "The park is huge and is one of the only state park's in Illinois with horse camping and horse trails."

    "We are tent people and love primitive camping in spots where we can really be away from everyone and at least pretend like we’re alone."

    3. Robin Hood Woods Campground & Cottage Resort

    7 Reviews
    Lake Shelbyville, IL
    14 miles
    Website

    "We stayed in the rental cabins, but are in the waiting list for a seasonal site. Right next to the lake. Plenty of room for everyone, from tents to the massive RVs."

    "It’s close to home for us but also, very clean with nice staff and a fun environment. The pool is a huge plus, it’s so incredibly nice."

    4. Fox Ridge State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Charleston, IL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 345-6416

    $20 / night

    "There are good campsite for both RVs and tent camping with clean restrooms and shower house. The park and trails are usually busy since the park is near the Eastern Illinois University."

    ". :)  It took a bit of maneuvering to get into our site, due to the trees on each side of the site, but once we got in, we were really happy with the space and privacy. "

    5. Camp Lakewood

    17 Reviews
    Effingham, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 342-1111

    $35 - $999 / night

    "Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake."

    "The sun sets behind the camper. Very nice clean restrooms, laundry room and a area you can grill in using their grills."

    6. Spring Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Neoga, IL
    30 miles
    +1 (217) 821-2181

    $15 - $25 / night

    "Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space!"

    "Shower house is nice. Nice playground in the shade next to a pavilion. Nice mix of shaded and sunny sites. Cabin onsite also."

    7. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Weldon, IL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 935-8722

    $10 - $30 / night

    "It is a large campground with well spaced campsites for tents and rvs. Almost every site has plenty of shade with lots of tree cover."

    "Sites were spacious but wasn’t much privacy, which didn’t bother us because it allowed for our kids to play with the other kids easily."

    8. Okaw Valley Kampground

    26 Reviews
    Vandalia, IL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 427-5140

    "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."

    "Cute camp store with very long pull through parking (no need to unhook). Campfire ring and picnic table. Nice area to walk, medium size lake that fish bight."

    9. Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Rochester, IL
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 498-9208

    "This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup."

    "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. "

    10. Casey KOA

    7 Reviews
    Charleston, IL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 932-5319

    "This is a KOA Journey, it is right off the interstate in a nice little town in East Central Illinois. It has full hookup, and electric and water sites."

    "Friendly service, Clean restroom/showers and even a pond for fishing."

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Cabin Reviews near Sullivan, IL

178 Reviews of 17 Sullivan Campgrounds


  • A
    May. 9, 2022

    Spring Creek Campground

    Quiet, serene spot

    Wonderful private campground surround by woods, an open field and a small pond. There is a small playground, covered patio, bathrooms with showers and plenty of lawn space! Pet friendly and looks very ADA accessible, I had a great time spending one night here with my dog. $15 for tent/primitive camping, $25 for electric!

  • Dawn W.
    Jun. 10, 2024

    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!

  • Susan L.
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    5 stars with a caveat

    This is a beautiful state park, but hopefully you won’t have the same experience I did with the electric hookup. I stayed here right after the fourth of July and because of the heat over this holiday weekend and a completely full campground, the electricity couldn’t meet the demand and a transformer blew. By the time I arrived the transformer was repaired, however the pedestals in the section I was supposed to stay in had a problem. I was supposed to stay in site 27, but after 3 attempts to get power at 3 different sites, number 24 was the winner and this was a great site! The campground hosts were fantastic in resolving the situation as well.

    Site 24 is huge and level with a picnic table and fire ring. Electric but no water at site. The site is totally private on one side because of a lake inlet and there’s a large back area right on the lake. The gravel pad is located right near a large, old bald cypress. 

    This park has multiple public use areas, 2 campgrounds, boat launches, fishing piers and a beach. I didn’t use the public restrooms because they were closed due to Covid-19. I was able to get internet with Verizon. 

    This state park felt like it was dropped into the middle of cornfields and made for a fun drive. The sunset views and stars were awesome!

  • Meg  S.
    Jun. 16, 2015

    Coon Creek (IL)

    Great Camping Experience, Perfect for Family Vacation

    We've been camping at Coon Creek, on a beautiful Lake Shelbyville, for a few years now, the place is perfect for family vacations. And that's exactly what we do. Gather 10-12 of us, reserve a buddy site, so we can all be on one campsite (big enough to fit 5 tents and an RV). If you have a small group and want to get a small site, there are plenty of those. Some even with lake views. The campground is really big, with tons of different sites. Some are closer to each other, but still very private. Nestled in trees. Equipped in fire pits, and lantern posts. Gravel surfaces, with grass around. The site we always get, is situated along the camp road, but once we are set up, it becomes very private. there is no one in a close proximity, just the road traffic. Which is not bad at all. Good overflow parking, perfectly hidden in the trees. Showers and toilets are in great condition, and usually very clean. Well maintained campground. Illinois is pretty boring, and I know this web site is for more remote camping, but all facts considered, if you're looking for a camping getaway, in Chicago area, only about 4 hours drive (south on I-57) - this is a perfect place for you. Lithia Springs Marina offers boat rentals, we usually get a 12 person pontoon boat for few days, to cruise the 26 mile long lake, or chill in one of many, many beautiful coves. Coon Creek is not too far from town of Shelbyville, where you can stock up on camping food, and beverages. Also few quick-bite restaurants in town. There might be some hiking and biking trails, visit the website for more information. You can book on reserveamerica.com.

  • Robin M.
    Sep. 18, 2016

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Nice place

    we love this park as it reminds us of some of Indiana state parks with a huge lake, horseback riding, lots of trails to explore and beautiful wildlife. pet friendly and lots to do for all ages.

  • k
    Jun. 29, 2016

    Coon Creek (IL)

    coon creek

    This place is really shady and is not exposed to the sun. The sites here are really clean and well maintained. Its about 12 dollars for a campsite and is well worth it. They include restrooms and tap water. There is the usual fire ring and picnic tables

  • Dusti M.
    Mar. 7, 2022

    Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Amazing hospitality

    We stayed there for one night. The park superintendent was so polite and helpful. He even told us where they had been stacking wood from clearing out some trees near the campground and encouraged us to use all we need. Very clean pit toilets. Very good fire pits with cooking grates. Every spot has a picnic table and trash can. Very nice close walk to the north boat launch from the campground. Well kept cleared trails. Very nice and well maintained playground in the middle of the campground. Great views of the lake. 4 bars on Verizon.

  • Jamie C.
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Sangchris Lake State Park Campground

    Was a nice stay

    Have camped here a few times and have walked the trails for years. I camped at the primitive sites my first time. The sites were clean and fairly well maintained for primitive. Picnic table and fire pit were in good shape. Plenty of shade! Camp host were very nice and helpful. Non flushable restrooms were clean and stocked. It stormed pretty bad the second night there. Woke up to find my tent wasnt so waterproof. But made most of it that morning because I was also leaving that day. On my second most recent trip we stayed in the loop on an electrical site. Once again the sites were clean and the fireplace was clean and ready. Camp host were once again very helpful and polite. The kids had a great time even though due to covid-19 the playground was closed. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is the fact that the trails and bridges were in horrible condition. It was heartbreaking to see them in this condition as I've walked them since a child.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2025

    Camp Lakewood

    Nice campground

    Booked a overnight stay while traveling through the area. Nice set up, but lots are tight with winding roads to sites. Many sites overlook small lake. Must be nice in summer and fall when leaves are on trees. Full hook up on lots but no cable. Park has nice store and commons area with games. A pizza place is operating on site. Had pizza and wings that were good. Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly


Guide to Sullivan

Cabin camping near Sullivan, Illinois offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Lake Shelbyville

Cabin Camping Prices and Availability

  • Prices for cabin camping can range from $25 to $50 per night, depending on the campground and amenities offered.
  • At Camp Lakewood, you can find affordable cabin options that cater to families and groups looking for a relaxing retreat.
  • Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area provides well-reviewed cabins that are perfect for a weekend escape, with prices that fit various budgets.

Activities for the Whole Family

  • Enjoy a variety of recreational activities at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, where you can fish, hike, and swim in the lake.
  • Fox Ridge State Park Campground offers numerous trails for hiking and biking, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • At Casey KOA, families can enjoy a range of amenities, including a playground and fishing pond, ensuring a fun-filled stay for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Sullivan, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sullivan, IL is Coon Creek (IL) with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.

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