Best camping near Patoka
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Patoka, 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 - Lake Carlyle
Fair
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Boulder Lake Carlyle Camping Area in Illinois is situated on a picturesque lake with stunning views of the surrounding area. The campground offers 80 primitive campsites with…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Coles Creek Campground, located on the picturesque Lake Carlyle in Illinois, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Bonanza Campground
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Bonanza Campground is located near Edwardsville in southwestern Illinois. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a region characterized by gentle terrain and deciduous…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Eldon Hazlet State Park
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Eldon Hazlet State Park in Illinois offers established campsites, including tent and RV options with electric hookups; dispersed camping is not allowed. Reservations are…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Bond Christian Service Camp
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Bond Christian Service Camp is a campground located near Edwardsville in southwestern Illinois. The facility serves as a retreat and camping destination in the region's gently…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Dam West - Lake Carlyle
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Dam West - Lake Carlyle camping area in the state of Illinois is a fantastic spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a camping adventure. The campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Durley Camp and retreat center
Fair
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Durley Camp and Retreat Center in Greenville, Illinois offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), ideal for group or family getaways. Reservations are required, and…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Okaw Valley Kampground
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Okaw Valley Kampground is a campground located near Mount Vernon in south-central Illinois. The facility accommodates both RV and tent camping in a rural setting along the Okaw…
Why 50: 10 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Stephen A. Forbes State Park
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Stephen A. Forbes State Park, located in Illinois, offers a picturesque camping area with a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The campground provides 202 Class A…
Why 50: 10 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Patoka
The Patoka 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 Patoka
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.