The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Karnak, Illinois

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a glamping experience by the river? We've got you covered with over 85 options near Karnak, Illinois. The average price per night is $40 with options as low as $15. Check out our top campsites including Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (251 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Adler's Farm (9 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, pets, and trash, while popular activities include swimming, hiking, and off-roading (OHV). Book now for a luxurious camping experience by the river!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Karnak

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a glamping experience by the river? We've got you covered with over 85 options near Karnak, Illinois. The average price per night is $40 with options as low as $15. Check out our top campsites including Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (251 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Adler's Farm (9 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, pets, and trash, while popular activities include swimming, hiking, and off-roading (OHV). Book now for a luxurious camping experience by the river!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Karnak

1. The Art Farm

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22mi from Karnak · 31 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

The farm is women owned and operated. This 34 acres of rolling farmland, woods and pasture is surrounded by farmland and woodlands on all sides. Enjoy nature. Watch wildlife. Listen to the birds singing. You will often see deer in the evenings. Walk or drive to the main residence to enjoy the pool, hot tub and hot outdoor shower. (5 minute walk or 1 minute drive) We have a few dedicated women's campouts each year, and some art-making workshops, retreats, and quilting weekends, too. Other times we are open and inclusive of all. Native land of Chickasaw, Quapaw and Osage nations. LGBTQ friendly. :)

2. Little Lusk Campground And Lodging

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29mi from Karnak · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

50 well shaded campsites with three ponds, a playground for the kids and horse trails in the middle of Shawnee National Forest. Stalls available. Come hike or camp with us and visit nearby attractions like Jackson Falls, Garden of the Gods, Bell Smith springs and much more. 6 bedroom lodge available to rent just a room or the whole thing. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, tv, microwave and mini fridge. Full kitchen and living space available with a huge stone fireplace right in the middle. (Office is located in the lodge) We also provide primitive camping.

3. Fort Massac State Park

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52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois

Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.

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4. Dixon Springs State Park

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23 sites · Simpson, Illinois

Rock your wilderness exploration at this geology-rich state park.

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Public campgrounds near Karnak

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Fort Massac Campground

18mi from Karnak · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort Massac State Park

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Dixon Springs Campground

25mi from Karnak · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dixon Springs State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

The perfect little crash pad when you just don’t feel like setting up a tent.

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Marsha

March 2025

Weekend Trip to The Art Farm

What a lovely, peaceful retreat especially for women!!! Met amazing women and also had plenty of time and space to myself. Accommodations are clean. Host and helpers are beautiful souls and so accommodating. I plan to return and bring more ladies. What a gem!!

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natasha

November 2024

Weekend Trip to The Art Farm

laura’s land had a calming energy to it. the hot tub was the best part for me ~ i’m always hunting for outdoor tubs :) laura was super friendly and thoughtful, and i've already told my friends about coming back with me!