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Mud Creek RV/Camper Parking
1. Mud Creek RV/Camper Parking
100%
(16)
18mi from Evansville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our rural farm oasis, where two shaded RV/Camper spots await for you to park and enjoy yourself in nature and the fresh country air! Each spot features concrete pads and is shaded by mature trees, providing a comfortable setting for your stay. Please note that spots are available for parking only; camper/RV is not included. Just a short 5-minute drive away, is the Prairie State Power Plant if you're in the area for work. Sparta, IL is about 12 minutes away for any supplies you would need or Marissa, IL is about a 7 minute drive.
Enjoy convenient access to electric hookups, including 50 amp, 30 amp, and 110v options. Additionally, a sewer drop is located within 15 feet of each spot, along with a water hookup for your convenience.
Both spots are situated in close proximity to our farm and two other Airbnb homes. When booked, you have access to the lake and a small pond down the lane. Please stay to the right of the Y and head across the dam. **No access permitted after dark.** These spots are great for fishing and/or having a picnic enjoying a private wooded area.
Just a short 5-minute drive away, is the Prairie State Power Plant if you're in the area for work. Sparta, IL is about 12 minutes away for any supplies you would need or Marissa, IL is about a 7 minute drive.
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and rural charm at our shaded RV/Camper spots, where the beauty of nature meets modern comfort.
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Campfires
Full hookups
Hidden Waters At Buttercup Ranch
2. Hidden Waters At Buttercup Ranch
91%
(16)
25mi from Evansville · 3 sites
Camp on our farm! Canoeing, fishing, and farm tour are available while you relax in the great outdoors. Lush greenery, beautiful lakes, and friendly animals will surround you. Secluded primitive campsites also have firepits (wood included) for cooking. Shared flushable porta -potty for your convenience.
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Campfires
Toilets
Atkins' Acres Educational Farm
3. Atkins' Acres Educational Farm
100%
(12)
27mi from Evansville · 1 site
We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational farm. We teach gardening techniques, 4-H programs, Jr Master Naturalist programs, and how to be good stewards of the environment. We are taking row crops out of service and restoring the land to it's previous native condition. Tours are available at no cost by request.
Note - the camping area is approximately 200 yards from where you will park. If we are available, we can support with moving your supplies. However, if we are not home at the time of your arrival, you will need to walk your supplies in.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
Mississippi River - Kaskaskia River
4. Mississippi River - Kaskaskia River
Park 13mi from Evansville · 15 sites
Discover the scenic confluence of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
Randolph County State Recreation Area
5. Randolph County State Recreation Area
State park 11mi from Evansville · 38 sites
Gorgeous in winter too, Randolph County SRA horse trails welcome cross-country skiing enthusiasts.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
R & T Farms
6. R & T Farms
98%
(33)
28mi from Evansville · 1 site
Your stay will be on our small 5 acres farm where we raise Cows, Pigs, Chickens and Guineas. We also have dogs and cats. You can experience life on a farm with all the sounds and smells but not all the work! Absolutely breath taking sun sets. The one and only RV spot we have is very secluded and private. You will have electric and SEWER HOOK UP and can fill your water tank at our house for full service facilities. We have one tent site available as well. We are only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Come and stay with us, you will not be disappointed.
Electrical hookup
Sewer hookup
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La Belle Vie - “The Beautiful Life”
7. La Belle Vie - “The Beautiful Life”
100%
(17)
30mi from Evansville · 8 sites
Live the life you don’t need a vacation from! Formerly known as the exclusive Timber Creek Resort, La Belle Vie is now open to the public for guests to enjoy.
Come stay a night, a week, or a while at La Belle Vie and enjoy all the amenities of resort-style living on 327 acres with a 40-acre private lake!
Rates: For Full Hookup
Nightly – $50
Weekly – $250
Monthly – $800
Full-hookup sites: choose from 20/30/50 amps + includes access to all on-site amenities!
Rates: For Electric Only
Nightly- $35
Weekly- $175
RV Sites Include:
Electric
Water
Sewer
Trash
Guests at La Belle Vie have access to 327 acres of resort-style amenities, including:
• 40-acre private lake
• Fishing access, boat dock and paddleboats
• Pool
• Sauna
• Golf course
• 18-hole mini golf
• Basketball court
• Sand volleyball
• Shuffleboard
• Playground
• Tennis courts
• Hiking trails and more
If your plan is to stay monthly, we will require a $200 refundable deposit.
All campers must be kept in clean, neat, and working order (no junkers, please). All pets must be kept inside or on a leash with a maximum length of 6 feet and under the control of their owner. If you have any Questions please call our office 573-415-3888
Pets
Full hookups
Such and Such Farm Swimming Hole
8. Such and Such Farm Swimming Hole
99%
(169)
31mi from Evansville · 4 sites
Camp at our beautiful private swimming hole at the edge of Joachim Creek. Our campsite includes a community picnic table, hammocks along the tree line and a huge communal fire pit. We have four individual camp sites in total, each with their own fire ring. Bring your fishing poles, water shoes and camp chairs!
We are a working farm that grows produce, raises dairy goats, pasture raised pigs, peacocks, chickens and more! And while you may hear a rooster crow in the morning, you'll be tucked away from the hustle and bustle of farm life.
NEW THIS YEAR: We have a farm store that is stocked with seasonal produce, meat (frozen), eggs and other value added products as well as camping incidentals in case you forgot anything while you were packing! Farm store is not located at the swimming hole, but is located at the main farm.
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Potable water
Sugarloaf Creek
9. Sugarloaf Creek
98%
(23)
31mi from Evansville · 1 site
A wooded, country oasis located 20 minutes away from downtown St. Louis. Plenty of city adventures to be had or relax on the peaceful deck overlooking a small creek. Some nearby local hiking spots near the Mississippi River flood plains. Fire pit available for use. Water and 30 AMP electric hookup.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Hawn State Park
10. Hawn State Park
100%
(5)
State park 24mi from Evansville · 45 sites
Scenery abounds in this mid-Missouri park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Shawnee National Forest
11. Shawnee National Forest
95%
(30)
National forest 92mi from Evansville · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pyramid State Recreation Area
12. Pyramid State Recreation Area
100%
(4)
State park 29mi from Evansville · 68 sites
Besides the rad name inherited from an old coal mine, Pyramid State Recreation Area’s 19,701 acres makes it the largest state recreation area in all of Illinois. There are also more than 500 acres of lakes on the property, ranging from a meager 0.1 acres to a substantial 276 acres. That bad boy is known as Super Lake and is held in high regard by anglers seeking largemouth bass and bluegill. Lost Lake (a hike-in lake) and some other small lakes contain a hybrid of green sunfish/bluegill.
Land lovers can take advantage of 16.5 miles of foot, horse and mountain bike trails where you’re bound to encounter a sampling of the wildlife that includes songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkeys, bobcats, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, weasels, minks, woodchucks and waterfowl. Future plans are in place to add even more trails to the park.
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Potable water
Mark Twain National Forest
13. Mark Twain National Forest
86%
(22)
National forest 83mi from Evansville · 452 sites
Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.
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Electrical hookup
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Cinco de Mayo Campground
14. Cinco de Mayo Campground
98%
(194)
38mi from Evansville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Every morning that I wake up at Cinco I think how fortunate I am to have a place on this earth where I am excited to be. Whether it is sweaty-hot summertime or deep-freeze, snow-covered wintertime I treasure the moments sipping a cup of tea on the riverbank listening to the birds competing over food and mates...or to the ice breaking up with the morning heat. Starting the day this way can sure alleviate a lot of stress! The tenants and guests that have stayed here make my favorite place on earth truly precious. Sharing with others magnifies the experience. Please give yourself the gift of staying here for a weekend.Learn more about this land:Sleep right on the banks of the river or in the clean level yard just a few feet away. Kayak or fish all day then enjoy a nice warm shower in our bathhouse. You can freshen your gear in our new mini-laundromat. Bring quarters or download an Iphone app to start the laundry machines.
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Toilets
Full hookups
Pond Ridge Adventure
15. Pond Ridge Adventure
98%
(33)
39mi from Evansville · 35 sites
We have 50 acres located in Southern Illinois 4 miles south of Murphysboro connected to 100 acres of Shawnee National forest.We set up a small family primitive campground for our family to enjoy every evening we ride our utv over from our house and watch the wildlife there are deer turkeys bobcats and many other small animals.There are several lakes just 15 minutes away kinkade spillway is a popular place to hike and swim and little Grand Canyon is an awesome spot
Learn more about this land:
Mostly suitable for Rv with generators and self contained units
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Sycamore Springs Campground
16. Sycamore Springs Campground
97%
(157)
39mi from Evansville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
The campsite sits alongside the Castor River, offering electric hookups at 5 sites as well as 5 primitive tent sites. Enjoy outdoor adventures just minutes away, at the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, a 1,630-acre area located on the upper reaches of the Castor River, located south of Route J, eight miles east of Fredericktown.
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Electrical hookup
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Hawks Bluff Farm Campground
17. Hawks Bluff Farm Campground
97%
(313)
39mi from Evansville · 56 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape the city! We have a very special property that nourishes the soul and provides space to roam and breathe fresh air.
We have 420 acres to explore. A beautiful creek running through our property. We have cows, mules, goats, dogs and cats. We are on a bluff so if you are rock hunters you have come to the right place. We offer rock hunting. and we have extra buckets. We have the best Drusy (lots of colors), Crazy Lace Agate, Calcite, Chalcedony, Quartz, Chert, Barite, Bladed Barite, Iron Ores and more. Check us out on Facebook Hawks Bluff Farm Rocks and Drusy. We have firewood, ice, eggs, ground beef, propane exchange and new propane tanks available.
Ask us about our kayaking options!
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Big Muddy Brewing
18. Big Muddy Brewing
95%
(53)
39mi from Evansville · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
Big Muddy Brewing is a production craft brewery and taproom offering over 25 beers on tap. Our taproom has beer tastings, pints and growlers as well as wine and craft spirits. We also have plenty of packaged beer to go.
Our kitchen has Bavarian pretzels, Flatbread pizzas and more.
Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, minutes from the Shawnee National Forest, Kinkaid Lake, Murphysboro State Park & Southern Illinois University.
Check our Facebook page for schedule of music and events.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Big River Outdoors Campground
19. Big River Outdoors Campground
96%
(112)
42mi from Evansville · 99 sites · Tents, RVs
80+ acres with over a mile of river frontage. Walking trails,Swimming, fishing, kayaking, and live music on some weekends. Tent camping or RV/camper . Campers who need electric are allowed to bring a generator. We have limited electric as of now. We are located just 2-3 miles from 3 different gas stations but are also very secluded.
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Urban Surprise
20. Urban Surprise
99%
(38)
42mi from Evansville · 1 site
Located just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Urban Surprise is in a secure parking area full hookups 20, 30 and 50 amp, water, and sewer. Close to many popular spots including Busch Stadium 3 miles, Gateway Arch 2.8 miles, Forest Park and Zoo 7.2 miles, St Louis City SC 2 miles, Convention Center 2 miles and Worldwide Technology Raceway 5.3 miles.
Whether you're staying for a long visit or just a quick stop, there is lots to see and do nearby. The large gravel lot (22'x60') where you'll be staying is in a fenced area (6' Chain link) with cameras and good lighting. Gate opens to 15'.
Must be self-contained as there are no bathrooms on site. Potable water is available via spigot. Wifi is included. No fires.
Due to multiple irresponsible pet owners in the past, we insist that you supervise your pet.
The location is urban. It's not in a tranquil country setting. Lots of hustle and bustle, city sights and sounds. Located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park. Lots of interesting architecture and history.
We offer discounts for stays over 7 days. Just message us your proposed dates.
There is also an Airbnb located at this property and can be booked separately.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/815996783041353041?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=5012e5e0-3425-4ca5-ac41-51d5afd9f2e8
We offer discounts for weekly and monthly stays, just message us.
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Full hookups
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joshua
6 days ago
Weekend Trip to Lakeside Tipi Retreat
Friendly hosts, friendly dogs, incredible and well-maintained property, thoughtfully designed, one-of-a-kind experience! The beds were very comfortable to sleep on, it was an awesome experience.
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Misti
1 week ago
30 ft Class C
With pets
Beautiful property! Definitely off the beaten path in a section of country rarely seen. Unique site with decorative sitting/picnic area to gather around a fire; covered by a canopy made from recycled silo topper. A compost outhouse to use if you wish and surrounded by wineries!
Jon offers the best tasting well water to quench your thirst from an on property well. If you like secluded and beautiful, you’ll love this property’s charm!
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stephanie
1 week ago
43 ft travel trailer
Great value for family fun! Beautiful lake with an eagle, blue heron, ducks, geese, turtles... I was even able to spot some Green Herons! Water so clean you can see the bluegill & other fish. Lots of activities available: trails, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, tennis, mini golf, giant yard games, playground, pool...
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Juhl
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Matt's Place at Meramec n Labarque
It was a lifesaver having AC and a little pool to cool off in, very chill, kinda funky atmosphere Matt was very good about respecting my space and offering support in any . It was just what I needed for the Lions Gate weekend. Lots of birds and different critters. The chickens are fun to watch. Ellie is a gem, very sweet dog and protective. The place is close to a two lane road that can get a little busy but no one can see the property.
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Curt
1 week ago
22 ft campervan
We visited in August in a Van, Our 3 day visit was vary peaceful and relaxing.
Spent our days visiting the many small
towns in the area letting our three dogs run off leash in the evenings on this wonderful
property.
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Chris
2 weeks ago
30 ft Class A
Elizabeth was awesome. What a great place and great vibe we were welcomed by a donkey immediately who shouted for joy upon our arrival.
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Jan
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
The cave is fun to explore and the river is beautiful.
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stephanie
2 weeks ago
25 ft travel trailer
The animals are super sweet and used to people. It's quiet. Lots of chicory and other native wildflowers.
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Sarah
2 weeks ago
With kids
Cute little campsite with tons of rock hunting! The host was super nice and accommodating. Our girls had an absolute blast
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greg
2 weeks ago
28 ft Class A
It’s probably about as unique as location gets I can’t imagine there’s another one like it in the neighborhood.. it feels like you’re in a SWAT at a well-kept RV park except you’re in the heart of what was once a thriving community during St. Louis’s heyday. I never felt unsafe walking around, but it’s not the kind of place that most people that are staying there live. That said if you want a taste of a place that has a lot said about it that’s over blown. Try this. It’ll be a unique experience. Also, you can walk to the spot bar and grill local black owned business that welcomed me as if I was a regular, you can walk there in about 15 minutes. Host was great and his knowledgeable about the area.
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Micheal
2 weeks ago
Tent
We love it here. Elizabeth goes out of her way to make you feel at home. This campground has a gold mine when it comes to finding agate rocks and Chrystal. It's beautiful here with the animals and kitchen for your use. Come spend a few hours looking for rocks or camping for a weekend this is the go to spot with a spring fed creek
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Lauren
2 weeks ago
Tent
Loved the animals and the site/farm was very easy to find. Also very conveniently located near a Walmart.
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Brinley
2 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Super private, spacious, and gated. Enjoyed our stay
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elizabeth
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
What a great spot! Easy access to water! Great for all to enjoy! Harlen was there to check on us and make us feel at home. Already planning a trip back.
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David
3 weeks ago
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Excellent campsites right by the water! Harless was an amazing host. He had water available for our RV’s at all times and removed trash for us. We were at the 5 electric sites. Very clean and well kept area. Only 10 minute drive to the shut-ins. Definitely go here!
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Jared
3 weeks ago
35 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Lots of grass coverage so when it rained it was not muddy. You can tell the owners are trying to get the place back to how it was. The pool and lake are very nice! The putt putt course is really nice as well but can use a little cleaning up. You can tell they are putting work into the campsites, so it will get there, but some of the sites need work on the electric boxes and water spigots. There was nobody around us, so camping was extremely peaceful and the kids enjoyed running around and riding bikes on the gravel roads.
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Tyson
3 weeks ago
34 ft travel trailer
What a great camping site. Views for miles and animals all around. We truly had a perfect experience. We arrived late for a one-night stay and left in the morning, so we were not able to enjoy all the amenities that the farm offered. However, this didn't stop the host from being very accommodating and wonderful. If you are in the area or even just passing through I would suggest you highly consider staying with these guys. If we are back in that area again we would definitely choose this place. Thanks for hosting us and being very kind. Five stars all around.
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Shelley
3 weeks ago
21 ft travel trailer
Harless is a excellent host, the campground is clean, well maintained and a wonderful place
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Dawn
3 weeks ago
43 ft fifth wheel
With pets
It was a convenient site to meet friends in Desoto. We didn’t have clear information about the pool, hours. We would stay again if in the area.
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Andy Ray
July 2026
Tent
Beautiful place! Host was great. Go check it out for yourselves. The Shut-ins are right down the road. BE PREPARED!!!
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