Best camping near Oakdale
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Oakdale, 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Boulder Campground
Fair
18.6 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…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Heron Campground
Fair
19.2 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…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Youth Group Campground
Fair
19.2 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…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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K⛰
#4
Kaskaskia River Campgrounds
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Kaskaskia River Campgrounds is located near Belleville, Illinois, along the scenic Kaskaskia River in southwestern Illinois. The campground offers camping opportunities in a…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pyramid State Park
Fair
19.6 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…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
North Campground
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
North Campground is an IDNR-operated camping area near Carbondale, Illinois. Located in southern Illinois at approximately 38°N latitude, the campground offers a convenient base…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#7
Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Fair
9.1 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
S⛰
#8
Shady Rest
Fair
9.5 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
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#9
Lonely Oak
Fair
9.6 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 Oakdale
The Oakdale area has 9 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 Oakdale
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.