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

If you're looking for a luxurious camping experience near Marion, Illinois, Hipcamp has over 80 glamping options to choose from that are near a river. With top campsites like Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (251 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Adler's Farm (9 reviews), you can trust you're getting a great experience. Popular amenities like campfires, pets, and trash, and activities like swimming, surfing, and biking are also available. The average price per night is $40, but options can go as low as $15, so you can find the perfect spot that fits your budget and preferences.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Marion

If you're looking for a luxurious camping experience near Marion, Illinois, Hipcamp has over 80 glamping options to choose from that are near a river. With top campsites like Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (251 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Adler's Farm (9 reviews), you can trust you're getting a great experience. Popular amenities like campfires, pets, and trash, and activities like swimming, surfing, and biking are also available. The average price per night is $40, but options can go as low as $15, so you can find the perfect spot that fits your budget and preferences.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Marion

1. The Art Farm

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49mi from Marion · 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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22mi from Marion · 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. 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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4. 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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Public campgrounds near Marion

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Dixon Springs Campground

32mi from Marion · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dixon Springs State Park

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Fort Massac Campground

41mi from Marion · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort Massac 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!