Best camping near Makanda
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Makanda, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
H⛰
#1
Horse Campground
Fair
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°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 100: 64 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
Y⛰
#2
Youth Campground
Fair
3.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Youth Campground is located near Carbondale, Illinois, in the southern part of the state. The campground serves the local recreational needs in a region characterized by gentle…
Why 100: 66 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
W⛰
#3
Wesley Area Little Grassy United Methodist Camp
Fair
4.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Wesley Area Little Grassy United Methodist Camp is a campground located near Carbondale in southern Illinois. This facility operates as a United Methodist retreat center in a…
Why 100: 66 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
C⛰
#4
Camp Carew
Fair
4.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Camp Carew is a small campground located near Carbondale, Illinois, offering two campsites for visitors. Situated in southern Illinois, this facility provides a convenient base…
Why 100: 66 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
L⛰
#5
Little Grassy Campground & Marina
Fair
4.8 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…
Why 100: 65 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
D⛰
#6
Devil's Kitchen Campground
Fair
6.8 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…
Why 100: 63 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
T⛰
#7
Turkey Bayou
Fair
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Turkey Bayou Camping Area is located in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors will enjoy panoramic vistas of…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
T⛰
#8
Trail of Tears State Forest
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Trail of Tears State Forest Camping Area is located in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The surrounding views are breathtaking and include forested hills…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
B⛰
#9
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…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
L⛰
#10
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…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
P⛰
#11
Pine Hills
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Hills camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a range of amenities to enhance campers' experience. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
P⛰
#12
Pine Hills Campground
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Hills Campground, located in the state of Mississippi, is a picturesque camping area that offers various amenities and a serene natural environment for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
O⛰
#13
Overflow
Fair
13.3 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…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
W⛰
#14
Water Lily Campground
Fair
13.8 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…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
T⛰
#15
Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
Fair
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°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 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
Camping near Makanda
The Makanda area has 17 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 Makanda
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.