Best camping near Ava

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Ava, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Johnson Creek
#1 Johnson Creek Good
2.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Johnson Creek Recreation Area in southern Illinois offers established campsites within the Shawnee National Forest near Kinkaid Lake. Campsites are first-come, first-served—no…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Johnson Creek Campground
#2 Johnson Creek Campground Good
2.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Johnson Creek Campground in Mississippi offers established campsites near the scenic shores of Sardis Lake, surrounded by pine and hardwood forest. Reservations are recommended…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
#3 Lake Murphysboro State Park Good
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Lake Murphysboro State Park camping area is a picturesque and popular destination located in the state of Illinois. The campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Pyramid State Park
#4 Pyramid State Park Good
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Pyramid State Park camping area, located in Illinois, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Turkey Bayou
#5 Turkey Bayou Good
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Turkey Bayou Camping Area is located in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors will enjoy panoramic vistas of…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Devils Backbone Park
#6 Devils Backbone Park Good
16.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Devils Backbone Park is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Illinois. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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Randolph County State Conservation Area
#7 Randolph County State Conservation Area Good
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Randolph County State Conservation Area is a popular camping destination in Illinois, offering a range of amenities for visitors. The campground features a total of 63 sites…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated

Camping near Ava

The Ava area has 7 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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