Best camping near Gays

8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Gays, 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 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Robin Hood Woods Campground
#1 Robin Hood Woods Campground
13.4 mi away
Robin Hood Woods Campground is a RV park near Mattoon, Illinois.
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake
#2 Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both electric and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake
#3 Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake Good
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Opossum Creek, located at Shelbyville Lake in Illinois, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a serene and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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Gibson City Park
#4 Gibson City Park Good
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Gibson City Park in Illinois offers established campsites with basic amenities, including flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. RVs are welcome…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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Jurgens City Park
#5 Jurgens City Park Good
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Jurgens City Park in El Paso, Illinois, offers a small, quiet camping area with established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Sites are first-come, first-served; no…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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Fox Ridge State Park
#6 Fox Ridge State Park Good
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Fox Ridge State Park in Illinois offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via the Illinois DNR website; walk-ins may be limited. Fees…
Why 68: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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Fox Ridge Campgrounds
#7 Fox Ridge Campgrounds
19.4 mi away
Fox Ridge Campgrounds is a RV park near Charleston, Illinois.
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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Springcreek Campground
#8 Springcreek Campground
19.5 mi away
Springcreek Campground is a campground near Mattoon, Illinois.
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated

Camping near Gays

The Gays area has 8 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 Gays

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