Best camping near Whittington

35 campgrounds · 35 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Whittington, 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 35 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
#1 Lake Murphysboro State Park Good
34.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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Johnson Creek Campground
#2 Johnson Creek Campground Good
38.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Johnson Creek Campground in Mississippi offers established campsites near the scenic shores of Sardis Lake, surrounded by pine and hardwood forest. Reservations are recommended…
Why 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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Johnson Creek
#3 Johnson Creek Good
38.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Johnson Creek Recreation Area in southern Illinois offers established campsites within the Shawnee National Forest near Kinkaid Lake. Campsites are first-come, first-served—no…
Why 83: live conditions (good)
83Elite
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Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
#4 Washington County Lake State Conservation Area Good
28.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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Pyramid State Park
#5 Pyramid State Park Good
29.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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Teal Pond Campground
#6 Teal Pond Campground Good
40.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Teal Pond Campground is a beautiful camping area located near the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. The campground is situated next to a scenic pond and offers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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Red Bud Campground
#7 Red Bud Campground Good
41.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Red Bud Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Illinois. This campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. It is…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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Bear Branch Horse Resort
#8 Bear Branch Horse Resort Good
42.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Bear Branch Horse Resort is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Illinois. Situated in a serene natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities that…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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Horse Campground
#9 Horse Campground Good
38.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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Camp Ondessonk
#10 Camp Ondessonk Good
38.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Camp Ondessonk in Illinois is a beautiful camping spot surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, and horseback riding…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
#11 Turkey Ridge Tent Campground Good
39.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
#12 Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area Good
39.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area is a picturesque camping destination located in Wisconsin. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' outdoor…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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Devil's Kitchen Campground
#13 Devil's Kitchen Campground Good
33.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°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 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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Little Grassy Campground & Marina
#14 Little Grassy Campground & Marina Good
34.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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Pharaoh Campground
#15 Pharaoh Campground Good
44.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Pharaoh Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Wisconsin. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite

Camping near Whittington

The Whittington area has 35 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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