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Franklin County Park
Coon Creek (IL)
Coon Creek is a spacious campground located on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois, featuring playgrounds, a swimming area, and shaded campsites. It offers various outdoor activities for all ages, including fishing, swimming,...
From $18/night
Opossum Creek
Opossum Creek Recreation Area is a peaceful campground located on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois. It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, and picnicking for all ages. For more information and...
From $16/night
Dale Hollow Damsite
Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. The campground is a popular area for families, with an abundance of amenities and recreational activities available. In the late fall through early spring the...
From $32/night
Dam East Spillway (Day Use)
The Dam East Spillway Day Use Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles 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 ...
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.
Dam West Spillway
Dam West Spillway is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, 50 miles 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 sceni...
Dam West Campground
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 miles east of St. Louis and offers a tranquil small-town atmosphere alongside Illinois' larg...
From $60/night
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)
The Tailwater #2 Shelter is situated at the base of Brookville Lake Dam in Indiana, providing access to cold water trout fishing and river access. It is designated for day use only, with no camping permitted.
Willow Grove Campground
Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.
From $22/night
Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
Tailwater Shelter #1 is situated at the base of Brookville Lake Dam, offering easy access to cold water trout fishing and river access. It is designated as a day use area only, with no camping permitted.
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area, situated on Cordell Hull Lake near Gainesboro, TN, offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. The lake is named after a notable statesman from Tennessee, Cordell ...
Lillydale Campground and Day Use
Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.
From $22/night
Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
The Overlook Shelter is situated near the Brookville Lake Dam and Visitor Center, offering stunning views of the lake. Visitors can access the nearby Visitor Center via a short walk on the Overlook Trail. The site has limited parking for 76 vehicl...
Dam West Day Use
Dam West Day Use Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles east of St. Louis. It serves as a peaceful retreat for city-dwellers and families, blending small-town charm with the vastness of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground is located by Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake is named after Cordell Hull, a notable politician and longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State. A virtual ...
From $36/night
Tailwater Rec Area
Tailwater Recreation Area is situated below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River near Carthage, TN. Named after a notable statesman, the area offers various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. I...
Cook Day Use Area
Cook Day Use Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy both lake activities and explore the surrounding woods and grasslands. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoo...
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)
Wilborn Creek Group Camp is located on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois, providing outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, and picnicking for all ages. Visitors can find news, event information, and updates from the U....
From $240/night
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Franklin County Park
Coon Creek (IL)
Coon Creek is a spacious campground located on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois, featuring playgrounds, a swimming area, and shaded campsites. It offers various outdoor activities for all ages, including fishing, swimming,...
From $18/night
Opossum Creek
Opossum Creek Recreation Area is a peaceful campground located on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois. It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, and picnicking for all ages. For more information and...
From $16/night
Dale Hollow Damsite
Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. The campground is a popular area for families, with an abundance of amenities and recreational activities available. In the late fall through early spring the...
From $32/night
Dam East Spillway (Day Use)
The Dam East Spillway Day Use Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles 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 ...
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.
Dam West Spillway
Dam West Spillway is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, 50 miles 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 sceni...
Dam West Campground
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 miles east of St. Louis and offers a tranquil small-town atmosphere alongside Illinois' larg...
From $60/night
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)
The Tailwater #2 Shelter is situated at the base of Brookville Lake Dam in Indiana, providing access to cold water trout fishing and river access. It is designated for day use only, with no camping permitted.
Willow Grove Campground
Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.
From $22/night
Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
Tailwater Shelter #1 is situated at the base of Brookville Lake Dam, offering easy access to cold water trout fishing and river access. It is designated as a day use area only, with no camping permitted.
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area, situated on Cordell Hull Lake near Gainesboro, TN, offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. The lake is named after a notable statesman from Tennessee, Cordell ...
Lillydale Campground and Day Use
Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.
From $22/night
Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
The Overlook Shelter is situated near the Brookville Lake Dam and Visitor Center, offering stunning views of the lake. Visitors can access the nearby Visitor Center via a short walk on the Overlook Trail. The site has limited parking for 76 vehicl...
Dam West Day Use
Dam West Day Use Area is located on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles east of St. Louis. It serves as a peaceful retreat for city-dwellers and families, blending small-town charm with the vastness of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground is located by Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake is named after Cordell Hull, a notable politician and longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State. A virtual ...
From $36/night
Tailwater Rec Area
Tailwater Recreation Area is situated below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River near Carthage, TN. Named after a notable statesman, the area offers various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. I...
Cook Day Use Area
Cook Day Use Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy both lake activities and explore the surrounding woods and grasslands. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoo...
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)
Wilborn Creek Group Camp is located on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois, providing outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, and picnicking for all ages. Visitors can find news, event information, and updates from the U....
From $240/night
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Santa Claus has 193 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Dam East Spillway (Day Use) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Santa Claus vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Santa Claus welcome pets. Dam West Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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