Top Glamping near Thebes, IL

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Best Glamping Sites Near Thebes, IL (10)


Recent Glamping Reviews In Thebes

86 Reviews of 10 Thebes Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    June 16, 2024

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Great place to camp!

    We stayed 4 days and had a great time. The camp was clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and helpful and was more than happy to offer places to visit in the area, places to eat and provide assistance as needed. The trails are paved so we had a nice area to walk (twice around the lake from our site was 3 miles). :) We plan to visit again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Point Campground
    May 6, 2024

    Oak Point Campground

    Nice national park campground

    Location is everything and this is well in the middle of a great area in Shawnee National Forest. Garden of the gods, Bell Smith springs, Ferne State park, and on and on. You can spend a week here and not see everything.
    There are primitive and electric (with water) sites. There are no sites with sewer hookup. There is a dump station at the entrance.

    Sites are generally level and well kept. Very large rigs (35+) will be challenging, but I've seen them - more towards the front. There are some lake front spots that can be had. Sites are first come and there are no reservations taken. During the week, no problem. Weekends would be iffy.

    Large lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking. Also has a bike trail around it - maybe 2 miles.

    Shower houses are kept clean, but as of this posting, they need some maintenance work.

    All in all, this is a must stop if you want to enjoy what the area has to offer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sharp Rock Falls Recreation
    April 4, 2024

    Sharp Rock Falls Recreation

    Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon

    You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
    Only 16 spots left!

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    March 18, 2024

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Great Place!

    Stayed here on the way to and from Florida (home in Minnesota). Very nice campground. Well maintained, big sites for our 40ft fifth wheel, great sunrise/sunset views, and the bathrooms are very clean and well lite. The gentleman/host that greeted us at the office upon arrival was polite and helpful. Will definitely stay again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Giant City State Park Campground
    February 23, 2024

    Giant City State Park Campground

    Great trails and well kept campsites

    We stayed at Giant City in February on a very cold weekend. It was still a fantastic trip! The campsites, fire pits and pit toilets were well maintained. The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter. The Lodge also had excellent food and a very cozy feel. Definitely visit the Lodge!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    October 29, 2023

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Suburb Camping

    Came to this campsite with my boyfriend and I as well as our two dogs. We were in spot 51, we have a large 8 person tent and need water & electricity so we rent out RV spots instead of the typical tent spots. When we arrived after our 15 hour drive, someone decided to park in our site. Once they moved we were able to start putting up our tent which was on a hill so we were slanted throughout the night. A family rented out the entire rest of the cul-de-sac, which isn’t the parks fault, but they claimed the pavilion and surrounding area. I would call this more of “suburb camping” because there are hardly any trees for privacy, large open fields of grass, and you are 2 minutes from the highway, food, and gas stations. It is only a single bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower instead of any stalls. They provide WiFi that did not work for us, we had better connection with our cellular data. No garbages anywhere in the campsite, thankfully we had our own garbage bags and tossed it in the dumpster before we left. It was fine to crash for one night, but I wouldn’t want to stay here for an extended period of time.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    October 23, 2023

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Quiet, Peacefull, Friendly

    This was one of the best I have stayed out. I met some nice people, Manager helped me get my electric set up, (user error), Facilities clean and very nice, roads and park well taken care of..

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    October 7, 2023

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Close to home, will be back

    Easy access, very clean facilities and lots to do and see nearby, friendly service. The constant interstate noise is a bit annoying

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    June 18, 2023

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Very clean and well kept - new campground

    This campground is very clean! Large open sites- shade is minimal for most sites but we had a beautiful large site with some shade (site 51). They have new trees planted.

    There is no pool or activities for kids but we went out and explored the area

    Beautiful walking/bike paths around the property

    Hosts were very kind and helpful, we felt very welcomed!

    There is some freeway noise but didn’t bother us at all

    Laundry and bathroom facilities were very clean - was great to do a laundry mid trip!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    May 7, 2023

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Full Hookup Value

    There are numerous state park campgrounds in the area, but we stayed here for the full Hookups and available wifi. Just of I-24, was a plus as well. We did hear traffic noise from the interstate, but it was tolerable. Showers were clean. With a discount from this app, we saved $16 off our stay. Close by are dining options and a dollar general.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR
    April 18, 2023

    Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR

    Early April Nice Weather

    We spent 5 nights on Site A5 at Crab Orchard Campground. All sites are FC/FS. Full hookups are in Loop B & it was full. 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. The 2 nearest to us we saw on Sunday (Easter) and the only 1 more time during the 5 days. Someone in one of the sites by the late (A9, A11 or A13 I think) said they saw snakes but we never saw any and our dogs would have noticed.

    Showers and restrooms are nice. Ones in Loop A are no new (Loop Bs are new) but still nice. Lots of hot water.

    Lots of trails (within 10-30 minute drive). Fishing was good (especially catfish and crappie). Went into Carbondale a few times. Also went South to Alto Pass but wineries all closed on Tuesday; locals told us they are open more hours during summer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Art Farm Women’s Retreat
    December 7, 2022

    The Art Farm Women’s Retreat

    Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland.

     Lots of choice camping spots! Serene and private. Beautiful rolling farmland, just minutes from town. They also offer tiny home rentals, yurt-style glamping tents, RV spots with 30 amp, 50 amp and 110 outlets, and The Art Barn for larger groups, retreats or family reunions.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    November 20, 2022

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Plain and Average

    Easy in/out, reasonable rates, but pretty plain. Used to be a golf course, so few spots have any trees that could provide shade as of 2022. Host was nice, matter of fact and all business.

    Stayed here twice, once on the way out to Yellowstone, and once on the way back. The nearby town is small and kind of dumpy.

    Was fine for a one night stay. Giving it an average, 3 star rating.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR
    July 24, 2022

    Crab Orchard Lake Crab Orchard NWR

    Cheap beautiful campground

    Cheap campground that is clean and quiet. The back in site we had overlooked the lake. For the price, you can’t beat the view. If I return to the area, I would stay here again

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    July 11, 2022

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Nice campground

    Easy access from interstate, full hook-ups, clean bathhouse and friendly camp hosts. Only stayed one night, quick stop on way home  but will definitely be back when we when head this way again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Giant City State Park Campground
    June 7, 2022

    Giant City State Park Campground

    Great Camping

    Came here for a weekend getaway, to camp, hike and visit wineries, and was not disappointed. The campground is good, and camp hosts very friendly and helpful. Lots of trees for shade. Narrow roads with tight curves, along with the trees, made for a bit of a challenge. The hiking trails are beautiful, and not too crowded. There are many wineries within a short drive of the camp, which made for a fun afternoon. Really enjoyed our weekend here, and plan to return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    April 25, 2022

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Very nice campground close to bike trails and Garden of the Gods

    Spacious and level sites with full hook-ups. The campground is convenient to all of the attractions in the area. There is easy access to the tunnel state trail in Vienna. It’s about a 9 mile ride to the tunnel. Be sure to visit Garden of the Gods. Really remarkable.

    We very much enjoyed our stay and will return!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    November 24, 2021

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Georgious and Friendly

    Perfect place! You can go fishing (catch & release). Visit Garden of the Gods and much more! Friendly, helpful , clean and easy sites to pull into.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    November 13, 2021

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    The Old Golf Course

    We camped with friends here for a long weekend. Sites were fairly flat. We had site 58 & 59. Lots of green space not many trees for shade. It was an old golf course which made great walking and bike trails. Kids loved that.

    Only complaint was the road noise. Great thing is it is right off the highway, bad thing is you can hear the Highway. 🤪

    We hiked in Little Grand Canyon. And ate at Giant City Lodge and played at the Castle park. This campground was a good location for those things. We plan on coming back to hike Garden if the Gods.

    Also it was nice that it was open year round. We camped in November and the shower house was working.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney
    September 28, 2021

    Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney

    Timber Run Camp Ground

    This is the 2nd time we have stayed here. August and September, 2021. The park is clean and well maintained. They put in a new swimming pool in this past summer. I did not try it but it looked nice. The staff is friendly and helpful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee Forest Campground
    September 13, 2021

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    Great Night Stop!

    This is an old golf course. Lots of green grass not many trees. Friendly staff. Very clean. Close to I-24. Would definitely stay again when traveling through area.



Guide to Thebes

Camping near Thebes, Illinois, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Check out the trails at Giant City State Park Campground. One visitor said, "The hiking trails are beautiful, and not too crowded." This is a great spot for both beginners and experienced hikers.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Little Grassy Lake Campground is perfect. A reviewer mentioned, "The lake is quiet and clean. A nice hidden gem for fishing."
  • Exploring History: Visit Columbus-Belmont State Park for a dose of history. One camper noted, "Such a beautiful area, very quiet, and if you love history this is the spot for you!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. At Shawnee Forest Campground, a visitor said, "The camp was clean and well maintained."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Giant City State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Turkey Ridge Campground. One guest shared, "The sites are of moderate size on the interior, and are more spread out on the perimeter."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Turkey Bayou Campground, have minimal services. A camper noted, "Nobody here. Bring a fishing pole. No services except a porta potty."
  • Tight Spaces: At Trail of Tears State Park Campground, some sites are close together. One reviewer mentioned, "Sites that back to the river are very close to each other."
  • Seasonal Availability: Be aware that some campgrounds, like Little Grassy Lake Campground, are only open from April to October. A visitor said, "We loved the location of this campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Giant City State Park Campground that offer hiking and family-friendly trails. A family shared, "We found several short but gorgeous hiking trails, which was perfect for our young children."
  • Check for Pet Policies: If you're bringing pets, Shawnee Forest Campground allows pets. One camper mentioned, "We came to this campsite with my boyfriend and our two dogs."
  • Look for Amenities: Campgrounds like Hinton RV Park have clean bathrooms and laundry facilities, which can be a lifesaver for families. A visitor said, "The bathrooms only have one shower and toilet, but they are super clean."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to verify site sizes at places like Hilltop Campground. One RV traveler noted, "Nice campground, clean, safe, and right off the interstate."
  • Plan for Tight Turns: Some campgrounds, like Trail of Tears State Park Campground, have narrow roads. A reviewer mentioned, "Narrow roads with tight curves made for a bit of a challenge."
  • Bring Cash: Many campgrounds, including Hilltop Campground, are cash-only. One camper advised, "Heads up, CASH ONLY."

Camping around Thebes, Illinois, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Thebes, IL is Shawnee Forest Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 32 reviews.

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