The best campgrounds near Glen Carbon, Illinois with horseback riding

Looking for a camping adventure near Glen Carbon, Illinois in the United States? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 380 options to choose from! Whether you're into hiking, biking, or exploring historic sites, there's a campsite for you. With prices as low as $5 per night and an average price of $25 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top-rated campsites like Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors (216 reviews), McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), and Cinco de Mayo Campground (56 reviews). You'll also find popular amenities like pets, showers, and campfires. So get ready to pack your bags and experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Glen Carbon

Looking for a camping adventure near Glen Carbon, Illinois in the United States? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 380 options to choose from! Whether you're into hiking, biking, or exploring historic sites, there's a campsite for you. With prices as low as $5 per night and an average price of $25 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top-rated campsites like Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors (216 reviews), McCully Heritage Project (150 reviews), and Cinco de Mayo Campground (56 reviews). You'll also find popular amenities like pets, showers, and campfires. So get ready to pack your bags and experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Glen Carbon

1. McCully Heritage Project

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50mi from Glen Carbon · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.

2. Triangle H Farm, LLC

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7.2mi from Glen Carbon · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Once a large cattle operation, Triangle H Farm has evolved through being a corn, soybean and horseradish farm before its present use as a horse boarding, training, and lesson facility. As a matter of fact, depending upon the season, you can schedule a tour of our horseradish farm. We are top 10 producers of horseradish in the nation! Come see our 100 acres of camping possibilities and enjoy nature at its finest! We look forward to having you with us.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent or plug in your RV (30 or 50 amp, or 110 volt) on our 110 acre horse farm. Choose between staying up closer to the barns or out in the timber. We have a nice primitive spot under a 100+ year old cottonwood tree that is near a stream. There is a picnic table there as well. About 1.25 mile down the trail from the main barn is a walnut grove with a picnic table. The same stream runs past the walnut grove. There is a spot for a fire too. If you want more rustic, feel free to cross the creek to the timber and choose a primitive camping spot there. Enjoy mowed trails to hike or bike. Water (from hydrants and hoses) and portopotty are up near main barns. We have 60 horses on the farm as well as goats, cats, and chickens. We do not offer access to horses unless you're in a riding lesson, or have scheduled a pony riding session. We look forward to sharing our little piece of heaven with you!

3. Pere Marquette State Park

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30 sites · Grafton, Illinois

See one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

4. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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73 sites · Wildwood, Missouri

Enjoy a natural respite outside of St. Louis.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Glen Carbon

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Pere Marquette Campground

35mi from Glen Carbon · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pere Marquette State Park

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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Campground

39mi from Glen Carbon · 73 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Christina

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Always enjoy my time there! Nice and quiet! And the hoot owls love to keep us company!

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Rhiannon

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

What an amazing place! We enjoyed camping at one of the walk up sites. And we also enjoyed a beautiful hike on the property. The host was super friendly, inviting and informative. It was a peaceful place and very well maintained- from the campsite to the trails to the bathrooms. I highly recommend and plan on coming back sometime soon!

Andrew

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Second visit. Great spot even in a thunderstorm. Would return again.

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Dan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

We visited during a weekend when it was unusually busy due to a local festival in Kampsville. And that really wasn't a problem. Our site #2 was roomy and somewhat private. Lovely place and clean good facilities a short walk away. Super dark sky for stargazing if you walk out towards the shelter house.

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Christina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

My granddaughters absolutely loved it there! We had such a good time this weekend! They said maw maw do we have to leave can’t we stay lol! Thank u so much for your hospitality as always and we will definitely be back in the spring!

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Jason

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

Wonderful place! Very spacious and was exactly what we needed when we were in the area.

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

I enjoyed the secluded location and the quiet setting. I would stay again.

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Ellie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

We loved tent camping on Marcy’s land. The views were beautiful. My kids loved seeing the horses.

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Devin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

I've been going here for years. I trained for the AT here. I hope to bring my kids here some day!

Donna

September 2025

With pets

6 nights at McCully Heritage Project

We had a great time staying at Watkin's Place. The home and location were exactly what we were looking for. The home is isolated and feels remote even though it is only a short drive to Hardin. Plenty of hot water and full kitchen made our stay comfortable and a step up from tent camping but we still had the "out in nature" experience. Our dogs loved it as well. Hiking took us through open fields and forest sheltered paths. Watkins Place was clean and stocked with the necessities, including linens and basic cooking supplies. If you are looking for a cross between roughing it and glamping, Watkins Place is exactly the right fit.

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Marlene

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Beautiful location. Well maintained Wish more of the trails were more mowed to lessen risk of ticks

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Christina

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Very nice place to camp lots of privacy and beautiful scenery!

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Samuel

June 2025

28 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Triangle H Farm, LLC

Great place to stay overnight when passing through on I70.

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Kathy

June 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at McCully Heritage Project

The area, and all surrounding areas, were clean, private and peaceful. I appreciated the bathrooms and the toilet tissue paoer was hilarious! :)

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Michael

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

We loved tent camping. We may choose a different spot a little more secluded next time. But overall it’s a nice area!

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William

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Triangle H Farm, LLC

Pink boot horse made me feel safe when hearing evil noises at night. Great portapotty too. Deceivingly cute bunny but definitely evil. I woke up to a cock a doodle doo which reminded me of when I grew up on the farm. Sad memories, shed a tear.

Z

May 2025

Tent

1 night at McCully Heritage Project

Both I and my girlfriend had an incredible time. The overall experience was fantastic. It felt so much better than one of those parking spots with a picnic table camp sites. I was very happy to get a free bag of firewood and opted to get a second for the extra $5. The grill included on the campfire pit combined with a portable griddle top let me cook steak and eggs right over the fire, allowing for a delicious meal out. The hiking trail was fantastic. It was so secluded (We went on a week day) and relaxing. The forest was beautiful. Thank you so much for keeping this land available for camping and I hope to visit again.

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Kristen

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Beautiful, quiet, well kept place! Nothing like any campsite I’ve stayed at.

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Phong

December 2024

Weekend Trip to McCully Heritage Project

Excellent facilities, heated bathrooms with hot water showers available during December which is always appreciated. Campgrounds are quiet and private but is situated next to a road so there was the occasional traffic noise.

Andrew

November 2024

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at McCully Heritage Project

Beautiful location. It was pretty cold and we were the only folks out there but they made sure they kept the firewood stocked for us. The fishing was fun as well! We already plan on returning sometime in the Spring.