The best beach camping near Equality

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Looking for a spot to camp on the beach near Equality? You’ll have over 1,000 options to choose from, each one offering a different stretch of sand and shoreline. These campsites tend to sit right by the water, giving you easy access to swimming and long walks along the coast. Many sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets. You’ll spot groups heading out for early morning swims, horseback rides along the dunes, or day hikes through the backcountry. No surprise—top spots here fill up quickly, especially on weekends. If you want a spot with a fire ring, or you’re bringing your dog, double-check those details before you book. Prices vary, but you can usually find a range that fits most budgets. Bring sturdy sandals and a tarp for your tent—the wind off the water can be relentless some nights. Keep an eye on posted rules for fires and always pack out what you pack in; coastal sites are prone to shifting regulations. The best campsites get hundreds of reviews, so check those for tips from other campers before you lock in your stay.

Top-rated campgrounds near Equality

Shawnee National Forest

1. Shawnee National Forest

94%
(27)
172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

2. Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

76 sites · Enfield, Illinois
You're almost guaranteed to land a fish at this well-stocked lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Harmonie State Park

3. Harmonie State Park

202 sites · New Harmony, Indiana
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ferne Clyffe State Park

4. Ferne Clyffe State Park

100%
(1)
84 sites · Goreville, Illinois
There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rend Lake

5. Rend Lake

100%
(2)
101 sites · West City, Illinois
Enjoy lake access, forests, and family-friendly camping at this classic Southern Illinois getaway.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John James Audubon State Park

6. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Fort Massac State Park

7. Fort Massac State Park

100%
(1)
52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois
Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Giant City State Park

8. Giant City State Park

65 sites · Makanda, Illinois
Sandstone and forest converge for fantastic camping, climbing, and hiking in southern Illinois.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

9. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

214 sites · Gilbertsville, Kentucky
Discover Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Looking for a spot to camp on the beach near Equality? You’ll have over 1,000 options to choose from, each one offering a different stretch of sand and shoreline. These campsites tend to sit right by the water, giving you easy access to swimming and long walks along the coast. Many sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets. You’ll spot groups heading out for early morning swims, horseback rides along the dunes, or day hikes through the backcountry. No surprise—top spots here fill up quickly, especially on weekends. If you want a spot with a fire ring, or you’re bringing your dog, double-check those details before you book. Prices vary, but you can usually find a range that fits most budgets. Bring sturdy sandals and a tarp for your tent—the wind off the water can be relentless some nights. Keep an eye on posted rules for fires and always pack out what you pack in; coastal sites are prone to shifting regulations. The best campsites get hundreds of reviews, so check those for tips from other campers before you lock in your stay.

Top-rated campgrounds near Equality

Shawnee National Forest

1. Shawnee National Forest

94%
(27)
172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

2. Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

76 sites · Enfield, Illinois
You're almost guaranteed to land a fish at this well-stocked lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Harmonie State Park

3. Harmonie State Park

202 sites · New Harmony, Indiana
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ferne Clyffe State Park

4. Ferne Clyffe State Park

100%
(1)
84 sites · Goreville, Illinois
There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rend Lake

5. Rend Lake

100%
(2)
101 sites · West City, Illinois
Enjoy lake access, forests, and family-friendly camping at this classic Southern Illinois getaway.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John James Audubon State Park

6. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Fort Massac State Park

7. Fort Massac State Park

100%
(1)
52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois
Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Giant City State Park

8. Giant City State Park

65 sites · Makanda, Illinois
Sandstone and forest converge for fantastic camping, climbing, and hiking in southern Illinois.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

9. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

214 sites · Gilbertsville, Kentucky
Discover Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
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