Best camping near Dix
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Dix, 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle
Good
21.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Coles Creek Campground, located on the picturesque Lake Carlyle in Illinois, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#2
Boulder - Lake Carlyle
Good
22.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Boulder Lake Carlyle Camping Area in Illinois is situated on a picturesque lake with stunning views of the surrounding area. The campground offers 80 primitive campsites with…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#3
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Good
24.2 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)
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#4
Eldon Hazlet State Park
Good
24.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Eldon Hazlet State Park in Illinois offers established campsites, including tent and RV options with electric hookups; dispersed camping is not allowed. Reservations are…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#5
Dam West - Lake Carlyle
Good
24.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Dam West - Lake Carlyle camping area in the state of Illinois is a fantastic spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a camping adventure. The campground offers a range of…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#6
Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
Good
21.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area camping area is a beautiful camping spot located in Illinois. The surrounding views of the lake and the forest are stunning and provide a…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#7
Stephen A. Forbes State Park
Good
22.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Stephen A. Forbes State Park, located in Illinois, offers a picturesque camping area with a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The campground provides 202 Class A…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#8
Charley Brown City Park
Good
27.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Charley Brown City Park Camping Area in Illinois is a first-come-first-serve campground that offers 24 campsites with electric hookups, water, and a dump station. The park is…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#9
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Good
51.2 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)
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#10
Johnson Creek
Good
51.7 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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#11
Johnson Creek Campground
Good
51.7 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)
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#12
Pyramid State Park
Good
39.1 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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#13
Ramsey Lake State Park
Good
50.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ramsey Lake State Park, located in the state of Illinois, is a fantastic destination for campers seeking a tranquil and picturesque camping experience. The campground offers a…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#14
Durley Camp and retreat center
Good
40.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Durley Camp and Retreat Center in Greenville, Illinois offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), ideal for group or family getaways. Reservations are required, and…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#15
Sherwood Forest
Good
57.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sherwood Forest camping area, located in Illinois, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground boasts a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
Camping near Dix
The Dix area has 21 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 Dix
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.