Best camping near Nashville

3 campgrounds · 3 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Nashville, 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 3 of 3 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Shady Rest
#1 Shady Rest Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Shady Rest is a campground located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The facility offers camping accommodations in a shaded setting typical of the region's mixed woodland…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
#2 Washington County Lake State Conservation Area Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°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 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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Lonely Oak
#3 Lonely Oak Fair
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lonely Oak is a small campground with a single campsite located near Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. The campground serves as a base for exploring the region's outdoor…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated

Camping near Nashville

The Nashville area has 3 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 Nashville

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.

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