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The best camping near Sturgis with swimming
98% (62) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sturgis
15 Acre Wood on Lake
1. 15 Acre Wood on Lake
95%
(43)
31mi from Sturgis · 3 sites
300 feet behind our house is a fire pit, then 15 acres of wood. around an acre lake. We have a boat and you can swim. There's an out house (and use of the woods is ok too) .There is plenty of wood and plenty of forest fun. No motorized Vehicles allowed. No weapons. No hunting. We want to share our land with other lovers of the woods, plants and animals. Like good "scouts", we expect our campers to leave the site the way they find it, tidy . We have recycle and trash containers. There is a drinking water source at the house. Responsible use of alcohol is accepted but drugs or anything that impairs physical safety, is prohibited.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Burdoc Farms
2. Burdoc Farms
96%
(14)
45mi from Sturgis · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
LOCATED IN THE NATURAL SCENERY OF WESTERN KENTUCKY JUST NORTH OF NASHVILLE, TN.
Burdoc Farms is nestled in the idyllic natural green hills. Burdoc Farms offers a true and relaxed experience for your once in a lifetime event.With over 650 acres of open fields and forest, Burdoc Farms has been in the Shepherd family for over 80 years. The farm was once a tobacco and cattle farm, producing national champion Shorthorn Beef Cattle in the 60’s. When Keith and Sara Shepherd took over operations in the 90’s the farm was converted to a conservation farm, with timber management, wildlife habitat, recreation and agritourism becoming the main focus of farm operations.
Learn more about this land:
With over 650 acres to chose from you can camp in open fields or wooded areas on our 100 year old family farm! We love sharing our farm with other conservation minded guest, but if you need access to modern amenities we can accommodate you too. We have over 10 miles of trails to explore nature on your own. If you just want to sit by a fire and relax we have a communal fireplace or fire pit. We have a pond for fishing or swimming whatever you heart desires. Pets are allowed and welcome. Be sure to bring your sense of wonder and take your walkabout on Burdoc Farms!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$35
/ night
Red Gate Farm, LLC
3. Red Gate Farm, LLC
92%
(12)
47mi from Sturgis · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Red Gate Farm, LLC, a farm with a vision! We previously ran a very successful Hipcamp site at our previous property, but completely relocated and are starting fresh! We purchased 50 acres of GORGEOUS timbered property, with rolling forested hills, several creeks, trees towering over 100 feet tall, and abundant wildlife. It's absolutely perfect for Hipcamp!
Building a new farm (and Hipcamp program) from scratch takes time--years even, but we decided now is as a good a time as any to share our beautiful timber with Hipcampers looking for some peace and privacy. While the site itself will be groomed and set up as listed, the surrounding grass won't be perfectly green yet, there will still be a lot of dead-wood and natural debris around the sites, and trails are a bit rough and uneven. If you can overlook the "rustic" aspects though, and enjoy the beauty of the peace and quiet of just enjoying nature, as it has sat unmanaged for roughly 50 years around the sites, then you are likely to love every moment!
If you desire more adventure than just hanging around and enjoying nature, be sure to check out the additional experiences we offer here on the farm, as well as the entire surrounding area. Southern IL is made up of the Shawnee National Forest and multiple state parks and recreational areas. You can find a wide variety of activities to keep you busy! Even the local towns have much to offer, whether you enjoy fine dining, casual restaurants, antique shopping, or a nice theater production.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Shawnee National Forest
4. Shawnee National Forest
94%
(27)
National forest 23mi from Sturgis · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Dixon Springs State Park
5. Dixon Springs State Park
100%
(1)
State park 39mi from Sturgis · 23 sites
Rock your wilderness exploration at this geology-rich state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Whiskey Meadows
6. Whiskey Meadows
100%
(2)
37mi from Sturgis · 1 site
Whiskey Meadows has a serene meadow view with a few shade trees that entice the use of a hammock. It has cell service, local restaurant ( .2 mi). The Parking area is about 200 Ft from the main road down a driveway. The location is within 10 minutes (5mi.) drive to KY Lake, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes, downtown Grand Rivers, and Patties 1880 Settlement.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$60
/ night
Harmonie State Park
7. Harmonie State Park
State park 36mi from Sturgis · 202 sites
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
8. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
State park 37mi from Sturgis · 44 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Barkley Lake
9. Barkley Lake
100%
(4)
Park 41mi from Sturgis · 191 sites
Make a splash at Lake Barkley, where everything from commercial marinas to bald eagle spottings will suit your every outdoor whim. A whopping 170,000 acres of recreation means you may have to extend your stay if you want to fit everything in on your to-do list. Kayak around the sparkling waters, fish the 57,000-acre lake for your next meal, or even hunt for some game. Nearby antique shops are the perfect spot to nab your next vintage typewriter, and a Civil War monument just adds to the historic significance. Whether you're interested in living off the land or grabbing a bite to eat at a renowned restaurant, Lake Barkley is your one-stop park for everything awesome.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
10. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State park 41mi from Sturgis · 214 sites
Discover Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
11. Lake Barkley State Resort Park
100%
(3)
State park 48mi from Sturgis · 79 sites
Discover Lake Barkley State Resort Park's natural splendor and activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
98% (62) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sturgis
15 Acre Wood on Lake
1. 15 Acre Wood on Lake
95%
(43)
31mi from Sturgis · 3 sites
300 feet behind our house is a fire pit, then 15 acres of wood. around an acre lake. We have a boat and you can swim. There's an out house (and use of the woods is ok too) .There is plenty of wood and plenty of forest fun. No motorized Vehicles allowed. No weapons. No hunting. We want to share our land with other lovers of the woods, plants and animals. Like good "scouts", we expect our campers to leave the site the way they find it, tidy . We have recycle and trash containers. There is a drinking water source at the house. Responsible use of alcohol is accepted but drugs or anything that impairs physical safety, is prohibited.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Burdoc Farms
2. Burdoc Farms
96%
(14)
45mi from Sturgis · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
LOCATED IN THE NATURAL SCENERY OF WESTERN KENTUCKY JUST NORTH OF NASHVILLE, TN.
Burdoc Farms is nestled in the idyllic natural green hills. Burdoc Farms offers a true and relaxed experience for your once in a lifetime event.With over 650 acres of open fields and forest, Burdoc Farms has been in the Shepherd family for over 80 years. The farm was once a tobacco and cattle farm, producing national champion Shorthorn Beef Cattle in the 60’s. When Keith and Sara Shepherd took over operations in the 90’s the farm was converted to a conservation farm, with timber management, wildlife habitat, recreation and agritourism becoming the main focus of farm operations.
Learn more about this land:
With over 650 acres to chose from you can camp in open fields or wooded areas on our 100 year old family farm! We love sharing our farm with other conservation minded guest, but if you need access to modern amenities we can accommodate you too. We have over 10 miles of trails to explore nature on your own. If you just want to sit by a fire and relax we have a communal fireplace or fire pit. We have a pond for fishing or swimming whatever you heart desires. Pets are allowed and welcome. Be sure to bring your sense of wonder and take your walkabout on Burdoc Farms!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$35
/ night
Red Gate Farm, LLC
3. Red Gate Farm, LLC
92%
(12)
47mi from Sturgis · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Red Gate Farm, LLC, a farm with a vision! We previously ran a very successful Hipcamp site at our previous property, but completely relocated and are starting fresh! We purchased 50 acres of GORGEOUS timbered property, with rolling forested hills, several creeks, trees towering over 100 feet tall, and abundant wildlife. It's absolutely perfect for Hipcamp!
Building a new farm (and Hipcamp program) from scratch takes time--years even, but we decided now is as a good a time as any to share our beautiful timber with Hipcampers looking for some peace and privacy. While the site itself will be groomed and set up as listed, the surrounding grass won't be perfectly green yet, there will still be a lot of dead-wood and natural debris around the sites, and trails are a bit rough and uneven. If you can overlook the "rustic" aspects though, and enjoy the beauty of the peace and quiet of just enjoying nature, as it has sat unmanaged for roughly 50 years around the sites, then you are likely to love every moment!
If you desire more adventure than just hanging around and enjoying nature, be sure to check out the additional experiences we offer here on the farm, as well as the entire surrounding area. Southern IL is made up of the Shawnee National Forest and multiple state parks and recreational areas. You can find a wide variety of activities to keep you busy! Even the local towns have much to offer, whether you enjoy fine dining, casual restaurants, antique shopping, or a nice theater production.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Shawnee National Forest
4. Shawnee National Forest
94%
(27)
National forest 23mi from Sturgis · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Dixon Springs State Park
5. Dixon Springs State Park
100%
(1)
State park 39mi from Sturgis · 23 sites
Rock your wilderness exploration at this geology-rich state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Whiskey Meadows
6. Whiskey Meadows
100%
(2)
37mi from Sturgis · 1 site
Whiskey Meadows has a serene meadow view with a few shade trees that entice the use of a hammock. It has cell service, local restaurant ( .2 mi). The Parking area is about 200 Ft from the main road down a driveway. The location is within 10 minutes (5mi.) drive to KY Lake, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes, downtown Grand Rivers, and Patties 1880 Settlement.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$60
/ night
Harmonie State Park
7. Harmonie State Park
State park 36mi from Sturgis · 202 sites
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
8. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
State park 37mi from Sturgis · 44 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Barkley Lake
9. Barkley Lake
100%
(4)
Park 41mi from Sturgis · 191 sites
Make a splash at Lake Barkley, where everything from commercial marinas to bald eagle spottings will suit your every outdoor whim. A whopping 170,000 acres of recreation means you may have to extend your stay if you want to fit everything in on your to-do list. Kayak around the sparkling waters, fish the 57,000-acre lake for your next meal, or even hunt for some game. Nearby antique shops are the perfect spot to nab your next vintage typewriter, and a Civil War monument just adds to the historic significance. Whether you're interested in living off the land or grabbing a bite to eat at a renowned restaurant, Lake Barkley is your one-stop park for everything awesome.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
10. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State park 41mi from Sturgis · 214 sites
Discover Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
11. Lake Barkley State Resort Park
100%
(3)
State park 48mi from Sturgis · 79 sites
Discover Lake Barkley State Resort Park's natural splendor and activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
October 2025
8 ft travel trailer
With pets
I would have stayed forever if I could. So romantic, beautiful, and safe feeling for a solo female traveler.
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Taylor
September 2025
22 ft campervan
With pets
Awesome stay at the farm! Plenty of space and very private. Our dogs absolutely loved it. Thanks Sara!
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Yaya
June 2025
Tent
The hosts were very nice and answered all of our questions including greeting us when we got there. The property was very pretty with a lot of woods. We swam in the water it was nice, it wasn’t dirty but a little swampy so maybe not for everyone- but we had fun. The place where we put our tent (and the water) is relatively close to their house. This was no problem for us as we weren’t bothered by them(not that we would have been, again hosts were very pleasant) but might not be ideal for someone looking to camp completely away from others. Really cool town not far from camp site.
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Michael
May 2025
Tent
Great site next to a frog pond. Very lush and remote feeling. Camped in a tent and got rained on all night, but still had a great stay. Friendly host and a really cool spot!
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