Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Johnsonville, IL

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Johnsonville, Illinois (58)

    1. Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground

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

    $9 - $28 / night

    "You also have easy access to stores in the surrounding towns."

    "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. "

    2. Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area

    4 Reviews
    Johnsonville, IL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 835-2292

    "Dump station right outside the campground. Site 35 was perfectly level for the Class C (cruise America rental with no levelers. Great Campground host. We didn’t have a reservation."

    "Clean campground right on the lake."

    3. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Kinmundy, IL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 547-3381

    "Most of the sites are large and a good distance from the next one. Shower house is alright. The store/restaurant has been closed for a year or two now because of the Illinois budget."

    "Lots of squirrels for the dogs to chase and lots of wood in & around the campground. Hosts told us they were making more space for specific species of trees so “take all you want” from the area."

    4. Charley Brown City Park

    3 Reviews
    Johnsonville, IL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 662-8202

    "Campground is off the beaten path, lots of space to spread out, and the top 4 amenities (electricity, water, flush toilets and showers). It’s not the cleanest bathrooms but certainly not the worst."

    5. Archway RV Park

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

    $60 / night

    "There is a nice playground and dog park as well as a pond at the location. Great place to stop traveling through or for a weekend."

    "Long first day drive, but so handy and staff couldn’t be more accommodating to our late arrivals. Just far enough from Interstate so noise isn’t an issue. Lots of services at the same exit."

    6. Gun Creek

    20 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 724-2493

    $18 - $30 / night

    "Pet friendly and beautiful lake views from many of the camp sites. I recommend checking the grade of the camp site because some of the ones next to the lake were at a pretty big angle."

    "One of the first campgrounds that you come to at Rend Lake when you get off the highway, this campground has lots of positives and few negatives."

    7. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $20 - $23 / night

    "Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer."

    "It was at the back of the campground, but close to the bathrooms/showers and just across from the playground. It was close enough to walk to the Nature Center and grab ice cream."

    8. Okaw Valley Kampground

    23 Reviews
    Vandalia, IL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 427-5140

    "There’s a very nice updated playground and a pond with a walking path around it.

    The place is very well taken care of. If we ever came back this way we would stay again."

    "A little close to the highway, but it wasn't an issue. Very friendly and helpful staff. Their annual music show was a nice plus to our first night of our week-long adventure. A+ on the bathrooms."

    9. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Whittington, IL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 629-2320

    "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."

    "Many of the sites are walk up only.  The sites have a lot of room to enjoy a relaxing weekend or set up yard games.  Rend lake is a good size lake with numerous areas to explore the water."

    10. Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Carlyle, IL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 594-3015

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Water and dump at the entrance. Shower houses. Very nice pool and camp store. Hosts scattered and occasionally hard to find to pay for your spot. Wildlife galore. Next to largest lake in Illinois."

    "This State Park is located outside Carlyle,Illinois. This park offers playground areas and more. Cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Johnsonville, IL

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Guide to Johnsonville

Camping with pets near Johnsonville, Illinois, offers a variety of welcoming spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Johnsonville

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available

  • Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground provides electric hookups and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Charley Brown City Park, you’ll find picnic tables and sanitary dump stations, making it easy to manage your camping needs while enjoying time with your dog.
  • Archway RV Park is well-maintained and offers full hookups, allowing you to camp comfortably with your pet by your side.

Pet owners like the welcoming atmosphere

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Johnsonville, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Johnsonville, IL is Rend Lake Gun Creek Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.

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