1. Explore
    /
  2. United States
    /
  3. Illinois
    /
  4. Eddyville
1 / 75
  1. Explore
    /
  2. United States
    /
  3. Illinois
    /
  4. Eddyville

Sonny Hills

Hosted by Jennifer · Eddyville, Illinois
3 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 70 acres
100%
·
80 reviews
Avatar
Best Hipcamps in Illinois
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Jennifer is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
We live on 70 secluded acres adjoining the Shawnee National Forest area with some hiking opportunities, woods and water activities that we would love to share with you. Close to Garden of the Gods (10 min), Rimrock, Pounds Hollow, Belle Smith Springs, Lusk Creek and other trails. We are in the middle of the Shawnee surrounded by trees, our own lake, you can hike around and walk the land in solitude, yet we are only 25 minutes to Harrisburg. The closest grocery/merchandise store is only 5 minutes away. Cabin- 2BR-1 Q, 1 K/1 bath, sleeps 4, possible 5, with the foot stool/ table that makes a small child size bed. Completely modernized, with heating/ac. Full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, dual flex coffee maker, pots, pans, crock pot, toaster, all utensils. Coffee, creamer, sugar, cooking oil, aluminum foil and condiments. Laundry. Outside Grill. Large Great room, with native sandstone fireplace that is converted to gas for easy lighting. Back deck has beautiful views of the lake and hills. Enjoy the large front porch that adjoins the back deck and wraps around 3/4 of the cabin. Secluded, private. Firepit, plenty of DVD's and games, or stream your own channels with Wi-fi. Tent and RV camping sites: Shade and sunny areas available. RV pads for self-contained campers. One Electric space available. Water available from spigot and hose. No sewer. Clean Porta-Potty on premises. No showers. It is HIGHLY suggested that campers arrive at dusk or before sunset. The entrance to the area is not marked by lights, only a reflective triangle with the house number. The driveway is not lit, and the camp area also has no lights (better to see the stars). Contact us if arrival before nightfall is not possible and we can help guide you to the areas. Pets and service dogs welcome with notice. All dogs and people Must be dog friendly (owner has 5 Irish Wolfhounds). Dogs must have proof of vaccinations. Creeks, hills, hiking trails, and private pond full of bluegill and bass. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoe and boat for your use. NO lifeguard on duty. Life preservers/jackets must be worn when around the pond. There is a beach area for swimming. All above activities are done at your own risk, children must be supervised.

Select a site

Filter by

RV/tent sites

1 site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
Instant book

Tent 1 or RV- NO electic

100%
(28)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 15 ft
Property is rolling hills and trails through 70 acres of private land adjoining Shawnee National Forest. Creeks, ravines and private Lake ( no permit necessary) with bass, blue gill and other pan fish. Within 10 miles to Garden of the Gods, Bell Smith, Lusk Creek, Golconda and other Shawnee trails and wilderness areas. Can meet through hikers on the River to River trail at Herod. Peaceful, and private. You will be the only campers. Tent access, pop up trailers, small van and car access on this site only. Swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing on lake. Fire pits, FREE fire wood. Grassy flat areas, or wooded areas for your tent. It is HIGHLY suggested that campers arrive at dusk or before sunset. Quiet hour starts at 10:00 pm. The drive is not lit, and the camp area also has no lights (better to see the stars). Contact us if arrival before nightfall is not possible and we can help guide you to the areas.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

RV-only sites

1 site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
Instant book

Sonny Hills camp RV 1- electric

100%
(12)
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 32 ft
Property is rolling hills and trails through 70 acres of private land adjoining Shawnee National Forest. Creeks, ravines and private Lake ( no permit necessary) with bass, blue gill and other pan fish. Within 10 miles to Garden of the Gods, Bell Smith, Lusk Creek, Golconda and other Shawnee trails and wilderness areas. Can meet through hikers on the River to River trail at Herod. Peaceful, and private. RV site has 30 amp electric hook up. Water can be supplied. No sewer. Closest dumping station (free) is 20 minutes at Glen O Jones Lake, Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area. Porta-Potty on premises. Flat grassy area. Close to Lake. Swimming, boating, kayaking on the lake. Fishing. Fire Pit, free fire wood. It is HIGHLY suggested that campers arrive at dusk or before sunset. Quiet hour starts at 10:00 pm. The drive is not lit, and the camp area also has no lights (better to see the stars). Contact us if arrival before nightfall is not possible and we can help guide you to the areas.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
No water hookup

Lodging

1 site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
Instant book

Sonny Hills ICabin

100%
(2)
Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Cabin- 2BR-1 Q, 1 K/1 bath, sleeps 4, possible 5, with the foot stool/ table that makes a small child size bed. Completely modernized, with heating/ac. Full kitchen with stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, dual flex coffee maker, pots, pans, crock pot, toaster, all utensils. Coffee, creamer, sugar, cooking oil, aluminum foil and condiments. Laundry. Outside Grill. Bath: tub and shower combo, small amenities, hair dryer All towels and bed linens furnished Large Great room, with native sandstone fireplace that is converted to gas for easy lighting. Back deck has beautiful views of the lake and hills. Enjoy the large front porch that adjoins the back deck and wraps around 3/4 of the cabin. Secluded, private. Firepit, plenty of DVD's and games, or stream your own channels with Wi-fi. Let us know if you are bringing dogs, we will provide covers for the furniture. *Dogs are not to be left unattended, either inside or outside the house-for any reason.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend86 ratings · 80 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
With pets ·
Sonny Hills ICabin
Beautiful cabin and lake. Very relaxing and peaceful area. The hosts are very sweet and helpful with anything you need. This is a very special area that they have. Would love to come back.
C
Carli K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Very beautiful private piece of land. The tent, cabin and hosts living areas are all very close to one another but enough that you still have your privacy. We got there when it was super rainy and it just didnt seem to stop. They were very accommodating and hospitality. Beautiful family with a pack of beautiful Irish wolfhounds. Very grateful.
I
Isaiah R.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Beautiful!
16 ft car ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Beautiful spot with pond music (cricket frogs) and various birds and a deer to watch across the pond. Jennifer and hubby (John?) were lovely and welcoming. Love that they appreciate dark skies!! Would definitely return!!!!
S
Sue L.
13 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Took care of a situation that was my fault. Top notch host.
B
Blake N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
20 ft Class B · With pets ·
Sonny Hills camp RV 1- electric
Secluded, well maintained. Great for our dogs and us. No complaints!
G
Gregory W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Hosts were very kind and the land was gorgeous. Highly recommend
A
Angel S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Tom & Lori
29 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sonny Hills camp RV 1- electric
Fabulous! We arrived just as it got dark. The hosts greeted us to guide us to the spot to park. Super easy! Hosts were very friendly and welcoming! The camping site is beautiful. The dogs were free to run (and swim). It was peaceful and quiet. Would definitely recommend! We’ll be back!
L
Lori B.
24 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Peaceful bliss!
15 ft campervan ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Jennifer & her husband were above and beyond accommodating! I booked last minute after the USFS campground I was trying to stay in was full, and so happy I stumbled upon Jennifer’s property instead. I was their first guest of the year, so I likely caught them off guard, but the property was absolutely perfect. I was looking for solitude, a bonfire, and clear view of the sky. This place was perfect; trees for hammocking, peaceful pond, perfect view of the sky (highly recommend for new moon or full moon!) And supplied firewood was an added bonus. When the weather shifted dramatically the day of my departure, Jennifer kindly offered an additional complimentary night if it meant safer travel for me the following day. I will absolutely stay here again!
B
Britni V.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
With pets ·
Sonny Hills-Cabin
Genuinely the best experience I’ve had on HipCamp, AirBnB, anything. They are seriously the most accommodating, kind, humble, and helpful hosts I’ve ever had. I can’t say enough good about these two people. The cabin and the camping spots were so clean, well maintained, and roomy. The land is gorgeous. We will be back for sure.
D
Dom M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Best Camping Spot for a Long Time
Tent · Group trip ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
Genuinely the best experience I’ve had on HipCamp, AirBnB, anything. They are seriously the most accommodating, kind, humble, and helpful hosts I’ve ever had. I can’t say enough good about these two people. The cabin and the camping spots were so clean, well maintained, and roomy. The land is gorgeous. We will be back for sure.
D
Dom M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Sonny Hills-Cabin
Wonderful weekend at the cabin! Had all the amenities two introverts could want- dvds, an awesome music collection, fireplace, the forest!, and so much more. Thank you! We hope to be back.
L
Lauren D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
We had an amazing time camping here! The host not only provided firewood, but also went above and beyond by building a fire for us while we were setting up out tent at dusk. So kind and welcoming! The property was beautiful, peaceful, and very well maintained. It felt like the safest place I've ever camped!! Would highly recommend this site!!
Avatar
Megan W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
This was my second stay and for good reason. Jennifer is accommodating, friendly and the space is just great!
M
Michael S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
Spent the weekend tent camping. It was perfect! The owners were great. The land is beautiful and very dog friendly. The porta potty was very clean. This will be one of my favorites. So peaceful.
Avatar
Katrina D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Group trip ·
Sonny Hills-Cabin
5 stars! This place is fantastic and the hosts were kind and help us with any needs we had.
C
Caleb O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Jennifer and John were amazing hosts! They were available whenever there were questions and the site was wonderful. Having more than enough room for a large group was a benefit and access to the pond and any firewood that was needed was a bonus. The porta potty was one of the cleanest I've seen and was close to the site. The site is about a 15 minute drive to the Garden of the Gods recreation area which is great as you are close by but not on top of a crowd of people. We camped with adults, a child, and a dog and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend booking a trip to Sonny Hill and would love to come stay with Jennifer and John again in the future.
L
Lisa H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
13 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
The property is absolutely beautiful. We had some luck fishing and enjoyed the pond. The hosts are very attentive if you should need anything. The delivery of firewood was much appreciated! You are within 20 minutes of just about anything you want. There is some road noise, but not terrible.
Avatar
Kyle K.
12 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Sonny Hills-Cabin
The cabin at sonny hills was beautiful. We had a very relaxing weekend. Thank you for being such great hosts.
S
Sophie G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Highly recommended!
Tent ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
Flat soft ground, gorgeous property, super nice hosts. And the cleanest porta potty I've ever seen. Location is great - 10 minute drive to Garden of the Gods.
D
Daniel Z.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Best camping weekend destination
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
We have camped all over the country and this was hands down our favorite. The hosts are so kind and make sure you are comfortable and cared for. The property is stunning and perfect location to town or hiking trails. We are already missing the quiet and the peaceful view of the pond and trees. We highly recommend staying here and make sure to allow yourself time to enjoy the pond and property. They give you wood for fires and it burns better than what you get at normal parks. There is a kayak, paddleboard, row boat, fishing poles. This place truly has it all. 100% recommend them and hope to visit again soon.
C
Chrysti B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Fantastic campsite
21 ft travel trailer ·
Sonny Hills RV-No electric
Very nice property and great hosts. We would highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Avatar
Steve S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Fantastic place!
21 ft travel trailer ·
Sonny Hills RV-No electric
What a fantastic place to spend a few days. The property is beautiful and the hosts are great. They made us feel right at home and took great care of us. I would highly recommend this spot and will hopefully return in the future.
Avatar
Steve S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Sonny Hills-Cabin
What a great place to stay. Jennifer thought of everything. Nice towels, flashlights for the very dark nights, well equipped kitchen and a great selection of movies and games. The cabin was very clean and the shower was amazing. I highly recommend this location.
C
Carolyn A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
Jennifer and John were great hosts! They would stop by to chat while still giving us privacy. John always made sure we had enough firewood and even brought the firewood to our site each day. It was very peaceful and relaxing camping by the pond. I would definitely camp here again. I would also highly recommend Sonny Hills for any solo female camper.
J
Jennifer H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Weekend getaway for 2
Tent ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
We loved our stay! The property was beautiful and they were so accommodating and friendly. And close to the things we went to do. The puppies were an added bonus! We would definitely stay again!
R
Robin Y.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Thanks for Sharing Sonny Hills!
25 ft Class C ·
Sonny Hills RV-No electric
The friendliest hosts. Beautiful camping spot on the lake. Immaculate. Plus a great home base to explore the Shawnee. All with very friendly wolfhounds and of course Bill. We wholeheartedly recommend it! Jason and Paula
J
Jason B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
It was a great stay with Jennifer and John, we loved the area and were taken care of very well.
F
Fionn F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Sonny Hills Tent 2
Such an amazing stay! And absolutely love the hosts! Highly recommend!
J
J S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Camping Paradise!
Tent ·
Tent 1 or RV- NO electic
I loved my night here! I felt totally safe (solo female traveler) and my small dog found heaven. It is beautiful and peaceful. The hosts could not be better. It was magic and so close to great hiking. Everybody should be lucky enough to stay here. I tent camped, but there was also a cabin option that looked fantastic.
D
Devi D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sonny Hills camp RV 1- electric
This stop was a treat. Nothing will beat the site of 5 Irish Wolfhounds and Bill welcoming your car. The hosts were super accommodating and friendly. Had a great time getting to know them. Brautiful spot!
Avatar
Allison B.
10 reviews

Location

Eddyville, Saline, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar

Hosted by Jennifer A.

Joined in December 2023

Things to do nearby

    Similar campgrounds nearby

      Popular searches in Illinois

      Cabin rentals
      RV sites
      Glamping sites
      Lakeside camping
      Camping with horseback riding
      Farm camping
      Luxury camping
      Dog-friendly camping

      About us

      Gift cardsGeneral storeJournalCareersPressHipcamper FAQ

      Hosting

      Becoming a HostIs my land a fit?Professional campgroundsInsuranceStandardsHosting FAQ

      Everywhere You Want To Camp™

      Hipcamp is the #1 camping app to find and book campsites, from national parks to blueberry farms. Explore our collection of over 500,000 iconic public lands, well-equipped RV resorts, and private sites you won't find anywhere else. Browse our comprehensive maps, filter by your camping style, read millions of real reviews, and create free availability alerts. Hipcamp is the simplest way to find yourself outside under the stars. Camp Your Way®

      Get Hipcamp, the #1 camping app.

      Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicySitemapLLMS
      © 2026 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.
      Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.