Best camping near Smithboro
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Smithboro, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bonanza Campground
Fair
0.8 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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#2
Bond Christian Service Camp
Fair
2.0 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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#3
Boulder - Lake Carlyle
Fair
13.6 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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#4
Tomahawk Campground
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
I don't have detailed information about Tomahawk Campground's specific amenities, site count, or fee structure in my training data. To write an accurate description following your…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Eldon Hazlet State Park
Fair
15.1 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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#6
Gnaw Bone Campground
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Gnaw Bone Campground is located near Edwardsville, Illinois, in the southwestern portion of the state. The campground offers camping opportunities in a rural setting within the…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle
Fair
15.7 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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#8
Dam West - Lake Carlyle
Fair
17.4 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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#9
Cool Creek Resort
Fair
18.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Cool Creek Resort is an RV park located near Edwardsville, Illinois, in the southwestern part of the state. The facility caters to RV campers seeking convenient access to the…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Durley Camp and retreat center
Fair
5.2 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…
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#11
Indian Grove Campground
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Indian Grove Campground is located near Edwardsville, Illinois, in the southwestern part of the state. The campground serves as a base for exploring the region's outdoor…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Okaw Valley Kampground
Fair
17.9 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…
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Camping near Smithboro
The Smithboro area has 12 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 Smithboro
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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