Whittington Woods Campground
Whittington, IL · 31.2 mi from Murphysboro
4.8 (5 reviews)
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978 available sites
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4.8
Cape Camping & RV Park
Cape Girardeau, MO · 32.4 mi from Murphysboro
3.4 (5 reviews)
Saline Creek RV Park and Campground
Perryville, MO · 32.7 mi from Murphysboro
4.6 (5 reviews)
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Saline Creek RV Park & Campground
Perryville, MO · 32.8 mi from Murphysboro
- RV sites: 83
Wildfire Ranch
Ewing, IL · 34.2 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
Cedar Lake Campground
Vienna, IL · 34.6 mi from Murphysboro
4.2 (5 reviews)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Waste Disposal
- Basketball Court
Shawnee Forest Campground
Vienna, IL · 35.6 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
Shawnee Hills Glamping
Simpson, IL · 41.9 mi from Murphysboro
4.2 (5 reviews)
Archway RV Park
Mount Vernon, IL · 42.8 mi from Murphysboro
4.2 (5 reviews)
Willowbrook Cabins
Herod, IL · 48.2 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
Postcard Cabins St. Francois
Bloomsdale, MO · 55.3 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Pet friendly
- Private Bathroom
- Water Hookup
- Fire Pit
Love's RV Hookup-Fredericktown MO 968
Fredericktown, MO · 55.7 mi from Murphysboro
3.2 (5 reviews)
Love's RV Hookup-Fredericktown MO 968 provides RV travelers with a safe, clean, and convenient stop off US-67 and MO-72, featuring a contactless check-in process. Guests can enjoy amenities like 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer ...
- RV sites: 6
- Power Service
- Wi Fi
- Pet friendly
- Water Hookup
Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins
Karbers Ridge, IL · 56.3 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
Season starts on May 1, 2027
Closed for Season
Dam East Spillway (Day Use)
Carlyle, IL · 57.7 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (1 review)
The Dam East Spillway Day Use Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 mi east of St. Louis. It serves as a tranquil escape for city-dwellers and families, combining a small-town atmosphere with the beauty of Illinois' largest man...
- Potable Water
- Playground
Fern Lake Campground
Paducah, KY · 58 mi from Murphysboro
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Love's RV Hookup-Charleston MO 981
Charleston, MO · 58.3 mi from Murphysboro
3.6 (5 reviews)
Love's RV Hookup-Charleston, MO 981, located off I-57 at US 60 Exit 12, provides RV travelers with a safe and convenient stop featuring automated check-in and essential amenities like 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer hookups, an...
- RV sites: 5
- Power Service
- Wi Fi
- Pet friendly
- Water Hookup
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Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Carlyle, IL · 58.3 mi from Murphysboro
4.5 (1040 reviews)
Dam East-McNair Campground is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, ideal for city-dwellers and families seeking a peaceful getaway. It is situated 50 mi east of St. Louis, offering a small-town atmosphere alongside Illinois' largest man-...
- RV sites: 31
- Tent sites: 46
- Potable Water
- Beach Access
- Showers
- Dump station on site
Season starts on May 1, 2027
Closed for Season
Dam West Spillway
Carlyle, IL · 58.3 mi from Murphysboro
Dam West Spillway is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, 50 mi east of St. Louis. It serves as a peaceful retreat for city-dwellers and families. The area combines the charm of a small town with scenic l...
- Potable Water
- Pet friendly
- River Access
Season starts on May 1, 2027
Closed for Season
Dam East Rec. Area (Day Use)
Carlyle, IL · 58.3 mi from Murphysboro
Dam East Recreation Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 mi east of St. Louis. It serves as a peaceful getaway for city-dwellers and families, combining small-town charm with the beauty of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
- Lake Access
Season starts on April 2, 2027
Closed for Season
Dam West Campground
Carlyle, IL · 59.7 mi from Murphysboro
4.7 (799 reviews)
Dam West Campground is a recreational area on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, ideal for families and city-dwellers seeking a getaway. It is located 50 mi east of St. Louis and offers a tranquil small-town atmosphere alongside Illinois' largest...
- RV sites: 109
- Tent sites: 109
- Potable Water
- Dump station on site
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Population: 6,735
Nearby city: St. Louis, MO
Approx. 76 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 420 ft
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