Best RV Parks & Resorts near Whittington, IL

Whittington is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Whittington is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Whittington. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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Best RV Sites Near Whittington, Illinois (82)

    1. Archway RV Park

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

    $60 / night

    "Gravel sites arranged like a parking lot but large enough for big rigs. Trees and flowers all about. 50 amps only."

    "Lots of space, i used 50 amp, full hookup, no problems."

    2. Bubba J’s RV Park

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    Bonnie, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 231-3543

    $42 / night

    3. Marion Campground & RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Johnston City, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 997-3484

    $40 / night

    "This actually feels like a campground and not a parking lot even though it’s super convenient to the interstate."

    "Little swings for the littles and lots of room to walk your dog.."

    4. Willow Bend Retreat - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    Johnston City, IL
    19 miles
    +1 (202) 520-0658

    $40 - $200 / night

    "I was more than satisfied with the facilities and service.  I would highly recommend to others."

    5. Gun Creek

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

    $18 - $30 / night

    "This is a nice campground on Rend Lake. The sites themselves are nice and the lake is beautiful! Our only issue is that the sites on not very level."

    "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."

    6. Benton KOA

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

    "I was able to stay in a pull through with a really good rate being that it was the off season just call and ask for Karen.. Really GOOD ppl BTW they are very religious so be respectful"

    "Not a bad place for a stop between destinations or a couple days at the lake would be fine. Roads and sites were well maintained. The dog park gets muddy quick, it’s mostly moss and dirt."

    7. South Sandusky Campground

    19 Reviews
    Sesser, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $16 - $26 / night

    "We arrived around 2:00 PM and found the check-in gate closed, but since we had a reservation, we proceeded directly to our back-in site 123 with full hookups."

    "South Sandusky is a very nice campground with lots of trees, concrete pad, fire pit, playground, and bathroom facilities."

    8. North Sandusky Campground

    5 Reviews
    Sesser, IL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $26 / night

    "North Sandusky Campground is a gem in Southern Illinois. Many of the sites are backed up to Rend lake and the others back up to the woods.

    The sites all seem to be fairly well maintained and roomy."

    "has a great view of the lake from almost every camp site. close to southern IL. great leasure campsite to take the kids"

    9. COE Rend Lake North Sandusky Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Sesser, IL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $30 / night

    "All campsites have electric hookups, 16 campsites are full-hookup., 30 & 50 amp. There is a dump station, hot showers and flush toilets."

    "This campground has a great view of the lake. It’s well-kept and the site has nice spacing in between. The shower house and rest rooms were clean and well-kept."

    10. Dale Miller Youth

    1 Review
    Benton, IL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $175 / night

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594 Reviews of 82 Whittington Campgrounds


  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    COE Rend Lake North Sandusky Recreation Area

    Great fishing camp

    North Sandusky Campground has 60 reservable campsites. All campsites have electric hookups, 16 campsites are full-hookup., 30 & 50 amp. There is a dump station, hot showers and flush toilets. Most sites are fairly level, but some have an incline to get into. Sites have water and sewer, and a picnic table. Sites are close to the water so you can fish or boat right from your campsite. There is a boat dock, boat ramp, playground, and disk golf course.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    South Marcum Campground

    Convenient to I-57

    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. There is a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking. Also a playground in the Whispering Pines loop. The campground is on Rend Lake with swimming, fishing and boating. Most sites are level. Some are pull-through. The sites are set up to provide some privacy, and are not right on top of each other.

  • 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

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Coles Creek Recreation Area

    Nice lake, quiet campground

    Coles Creek Campground on Carlyle Lake has 219 sites, most with full hookups, and shade. (There is 30 & 50 a as no service). Internet is spotty. There are also 2 group campsites with cabins. There are showers, flush toilet, a playground, fish cleaning station, boat ramp and a dump station. There is also a laundry area. All the campsites are either on the shoreline or a short walk to the lake. The whole campground is fairly flat, so the sites are level and easy to get into. There are a few pull through sites. Comes Creek is on the east side of Carlyle Lake, away from the larger, more crowded Hazlet State Park area. It’s a great place for fishing and boating or just enjoying the lake. The lake is a prime fishing and boating lake, and is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Dam East Recreation Area

    GREAT LOCATION for STOPOVER

    East Dam ACE, IL: Not an interesting view from here, but well maintained campground . Quiet.
    (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for cleanliness and location for travels on nearby highway. Spillway is not particularly pretty. Price 2024: $9 w interagency pass Security: No gate Usage during visit: 60% during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: No Site Spacing: Good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required. Can be made upon arrival through rec.gov Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: At nearby ACE campground Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: In adjacent day use area Showers: No. Nearby - check w host. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: along Kaskasia River/ spillway Recent Weather: 80s Insects: no Host: yes Rig Size: large Sites: Some sites are along the spillway.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    Quiet camping convenient to I-57

    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. It’s convenient for a short stop if you are traveling through, or as a destination. Although it’s right off the interstate there is no traffic noise. The campground has 40 tent sites and over 240 modern campsites, which offer electrical hookups, water and sewer facilities. Modern sites are $20/night, with 30/50 amp service. Primitive sites are $6. There is no internet. There are a few pull through sites.. there is lots of room and the sites appear to be level. There are 3 shower buildings. Many sites can be reserved online. There is a playground, and boat ramp. The park has hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking and boating. there is a golf course nearby and a lodge. Rend Lake is well-known for crappie, particularly in the early spring, as well as largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill.

  • A
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Shawnee Forest Campground

    EV Car Camping

    I’m a novice car camper, sleeping in my Tesla Model 3. This campground is quiet and clean. The host is very friendly and knowledgeable. Each site has 50 amp electric service (so you can charge your EV with a NEMA 14-50 plug), fresh water, fire pits, and picnic tables. A nice stop to visit the Shawnee National Forest.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 22, 2025

    South Sandusky Campground

    5 Star COE

    Using your GPS of choice, you can reach this campground off I-57 via Benton or the IL-154/Sesser exit. The area includes both North Sandusky and South Sandusky COE campgrounds, clearly marked and easy to find. We arrived around 2:00 PM and found the check-in gate closed, but since we had a reservation, we proceeded directly to our back-in site 123 with full hookups. Most sites here offer water and electric (50/30/20 AMP), while the Dogwood loop features several full hookup sites in its upper section. Note that the loop has low-sloping ditches on both sides of the road, so precise backing is needed to land on the asphalt pad. There’s one full hookup pull-through site in the Dogwood loop—a long, slightly curved pad with sewer and power connections on the yard side, and water on the standard side. Both North and South Sandusky COE campgrounds offer a wide variety of site types, including lake views, varying utility setups, and well-spaced sites. Paved bike trails run throughout the area. We've been coming here for years, and this campground remains one of our favorites close to home.

  • Lori W.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Arrowhead Lake Campground

    Arrowhead Campground

    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. Wifi fiber being installed, boat ramp, primitive cabin, tent camping, large childrens playground. Very nice, quiet, clean. We come here often. $25.00/night.


Guide to Whittington

Discover the charm of RV camping near Whittington, Illinois, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a variety of amenities tailored for a comfortable stay.

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Affordable RV Park Options

  • Prices for RV parks in the area typically range from $30 to $45 per night, making it budget-friendly for travelers.
  • Marion Campground & RV Park offers full hookups and a convenient location near the interstate, perfect for a quick stopover.
  • Benton KOA provides a pleasant stay with electric hookups and a small camp store, all at a reasonable rate.

Activities for Every Adventurer

  • Enjoy fishing and boating at Little Grassy Lake Campground, where you can rent kayaks and canoes for a fun day on the water.
  • Coy and Wilmas One Stop is a great spot for those looking to combine camping with local shopping, offering easy access to nearby stores.
  • Experience the community vibe at Archway RV Park, where you can enjoy campfires and socialize with fellow campers in a friendly atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Whittington, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Whittington, IL is Archway RV Park with a 3.9-star rating from 16 reviews.

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