Best camping near Benton
36 campgrounds · 36 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Benton, 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 15 of 36 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Good
29.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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#2
Johnson Creek
Good
34.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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#3
Johnson Creek Campground
Good
34.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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#4
Teal Pond Campground
Good
34.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Teal Pond Campground is a beautiful camping area located near the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. The campground is situated next to a scenic pond and offers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#5
Red Bud Campground
Good
35.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Red Bud Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Illinois. This campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. It is…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#6
Horse Campground
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Horse Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Wisconsin. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The campground…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#7
Bear Branch Horse Resort
Good
37.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Bear Branch Horse Resort is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Illinois. Situated in a serene natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities that…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#8
Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
Good
32.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Turkey Ridge Tent Campground is located in the beautiful Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. This camping area offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and has easy…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#9
Camp Ondessonk
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Camp Ondessonk in Illinois is a beautiful camping spot surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, and horseback riding…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#10
Pyramid State Park
Good
27.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#11
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
Good
35.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area is a picturesque camping destination located in Wisconsin. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' outdoor…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#12
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Good
31.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area is a beautiful camping area located in southern Illinois. The camping area boasts stunning views of the surrounding forests, lakes…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#13
Devil's Kitchen Campground
Good
26.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Devil's Kitchen Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Mississippi. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#14
Little Grassy Campground & Marina
Good
27.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Little Grassy Campground Marina is a picturesque camping spot located in Mississippi. The campground offers breathtaking views of the nearby lake and surrounding forest. Nearby…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#15
Cedar Grove Camping Area
Good
44.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Cedar Grove Camping Area is located in Wisconsin and offers beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Nearby activities include hiking and biking trails, fishing, and swimming. The…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
Camping near Benton
The Benton area has 36 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Benton
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.