Best camping near Dowell
36 campgrounds · 36 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Dowell, 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
Pyramid State Park
Fair
11.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°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…
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#2
Boulder Campground
Fair
11.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Boulder Campground is an IDNR-operated campground located near Carbondale in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping opportunities in the region's scenic landscape…
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#3
Heron Campground
Fair
11.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Heron Campground is an Illinois Department of Natural Resources facility located near Carbondale in southern Illinois. This campground serves as a base for exploring the region's…
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#4
Youth Group Campground
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Youth Group Campground is a state-operated facility near Carbondale, Illinois, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Located in the southern Illinois region…
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#5
Overflow
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Overflow is a campground located near Carbondale in southern Illinois. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a regional setting near the Shawnee National Forest area…
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#6
Water Lily Campground
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Water Lily Campground is a campground located near Carbondale, Illinois, in the southern part of the state. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping, providing a…
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#7
Big Oak Campground
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Big Oak Campground is located near Carbondale, Illinois, in the southern part of the state. The campground serves as a base for exploring the scenic Shawnee National Forest…
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#8
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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#9
South Sandusky Campground
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
South Sandusky Campground is located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. This campground serves as a base for exploring the region's natural attractions and outdoor recreation…
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#10
Dogwood
Fair
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Dogwood is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility serves as a base for outdoor recreation in the region, which experiences mild winters and warm…
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#11
Redbud
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
I don't have detailed information about Redbud Campground's specific amenities, site count, fees, or camping types (tent/RV/backcountry) in the data provided. Without these…
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#12
Maple
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
I don't have access to detailed information about this specific campground's amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry). Without these specifics, I can…
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#13
Sweet Gum
Fair
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sweet Gum is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping opportunities in a rural setting typical of the region's landscape. The area…
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#14
Sycamore
Fair
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sycamore is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping opportunities in a regional setting typical of the lower Illinois landscape…
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#15
Pine Tree
Fair
15.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Pine Tree is a small campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. With a single campsite, it offers a rustic camping experience in the region's gently rolling…
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Camping near Dowell
The Dowell 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 Dowell
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.