The best cave campgrounds near Equality, Illinois

In Equality, cave camping draws explorers with a taste for adventure beneath the surface. With over 280 options that put you close to hidden caverns and rugged limestone outcrops, you won’t run out of places to pitch a tent or park for the night. Average stays run about $47, but you’ll find some sites starting at just $45. Campers here rave about Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting (2 reviews), where you can pair cave exploration with horseback rides and long hikes. Showers, pet-friendly stays, and toilets are common, so you can focus on hiking, swimming, or saddling up instead of worrying about the basics. If you’re after stalactites by day and a campfire by night, this corner of Illinois delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Equality

In Equality, cave camping draws explorers with a taste for adventure beneath the surface. With over 280 options that put you close to hidden caverns and rugged limestone outcrops, you won’t run out of places to pitch a tent or park for the night. Average stays run about $47, but you’ll find some sites starting at just $45. Campers here rave about Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting (2 reviews), where you can pair cave exploration with horseback rides and long hikes. Showers, pet-friendly stays, and toilets are common, so you can focus on hiking, swimming, or saddling up instead of worrying about the basics. If you’re after stalactites by day and a campfire by night, this corner of Illinois delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Equality

1. Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting

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18mi from Equality · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Experience unparalleled privacy, seclusion, and the soothing sounds of nature during your stay in this expansive and distinctive retreat. Unlike any other private property in the vicinity, our land boasts an array of natural features including ponds, waterfalls, cliffs, bluffs, fields, forests, trails, and creeks scattered throughout. With several trails branching out in all directions into the Shawnee National Forest, exploration opportunities abound. Each of our spacious campsites is thoughtfully designed to afford maximum privacy, ensuring a peaceful and undisturbed retreat into nature. Just a short 5-10 minute drive down the road, Burden Falls awaits, offering a scenic natural wonder to explore. The Garden of the Gods, another iconic attraction, is a mere 15-20 minute drive away, inviting you to marvel at its breathtaking rock formations and panoramic vistas. For added convenience and indulgence, homemade breakfast and lunch sandwiches are available upon request, allowing you to savor delicious meals without the hassle of preparation. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and indulge in the ultimate retreat experience at our unique property. ATTENTION- I allow animals, but they are NOT ALLOWED ON THE FURNITURE! If you let your animals on the couch/bed I will charge an extra fee for professional cleaning. Bring a dog bed/ cat bed etc.

2. Shawnee National Forest

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172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

3. Cave-In-Rock State Park

59 sites · Cave In Rock, Illinois

Explore a unique cave formation that looks like a giant poked a hole in a rock.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

4. Ferne Clyffe State Park

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84 sites · Goreville, Illinois

There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Equality

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Pounds Hollow Campground

9.2mi from Equality · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

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Garden of the Gods Campground

9.4mi from Equality · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Camp Cadiz Campground

12mi from Equality · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Cave-In-Rock Campground

21mi from Equality · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cave-In-Rock State Park

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Bell Smith Springs Campground

23mi from Equality · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

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Jackson Falls Campground

24mi from Equality · 1 site · in Shawnee National Forest

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Lake Glendale Campground

28mi from Equality · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Deer Ridge Campground

37mi from Equality · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Turkey Ridge Campground

38mi from Equality · 12 sites · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Equestrian Campground

38mi from Equality · 1 site · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Backpack Campground

38mi from Equality · 12 sites · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

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Ferne Clyffe Campground

46mi from Equality · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Hayley

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting

Beautiful, private campsite that is right next to the national forest. We had a wonderful night here!

Beth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting

This is a lovely camp site near a small pond and a 5 minute walk to a new and very clean out house. Our camp hosts were very hospital, friendly and accommodating. They brought us lots of fire wood as it was pretty cold when we stayed there. We spent many hours around the large fire ring just talking and enjoying the quiet. We did not have clear skies so we weren't able to take advantage of the star gazing, but the area is free from light pollution and the nearby field would give you lots of space to star gaze. I highly recommend this site.

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Tim

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fullerosa Horseback And Hunting

Amazing location and hospitality! Great hosts and feels like you have the National Forest and all its wonder to yourselves.