Best camping near Johnston City

31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Johnston City, 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 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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South Macom Campground
#1 South Macom Campground Fair
14.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
South Macom Campground is a small camping area near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. With just one campsite available, it offers a minimal setup for visitors exploring the…
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Owl's Roost
#2 Owl's Roost Fair
14.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Owl's Roost is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility accommodates campers in the gently rolling terrain of the region. Spring through fall…
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Beaver's Lodge
#3 Beaver's Lodge Fair
14.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Beaver's Lodge is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. Situated in a region characterized by gently rolling terrain and deciduous forests typical of the…
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Covery Point
#4 Covery Point Fair
14.7 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 specific amenities, site counts, or fees for Covery Point Campground in the data provided. To write an accurate description following your…
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Buck Ridge
#5 Buck Ridge Fair
14.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Buck Ridge is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping opportunities in a region characterized by gently rolling terrain typical of…
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Devil's Kitchen Campground
#6 Devil's Kitchen Campground Fair
15.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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Sycamore
#7 Sycamore Fair
16.4 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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South Sandusky Campground
#8 South Sandusky Campground Fair
16.7 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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Pine Tree
#9 Pine Tree Fair
16.8 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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Dogwood
#10 Dogwood Fair
16.8 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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Redbud
#11 Redbud Fair
16.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
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Whittington Woods Campground
#12 Whittington Woods Campground Fair
17.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Whittington Woods Campground is located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. This campground offers camping facilities in a wooded setting in the region. The area experiences…
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Little Grassy Campground & Marina
#13 Little Grassy Campground & Marina Fair
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°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…
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North Sandy Court
#14 North Sandy Court Fair
17.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
North Sandy Court is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping opportunities in a region characterized by relatively flat terrain…
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Pintail
#15 Pintail Fair
17.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
I don't have reliable information about the specific amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) at Pintail campground near Mount Vernon, Illinois. Without…
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Camping near Johnston City

The Johnston City area has 31 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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