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Rent-A-Camp
Reserve Your Campsite

The Rent-A-Camp Program offers an opportunity to experience camping at an Illinois State Park in an easy, inexpensive and very enjoyable way. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the page for Cabin Checklist and a Cabin Map.

Cabins Fees

The Rent-a-Camp fee for cabins is in addition to the camping and utility fees. Fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made. The $5.00 reservation fee is non-refundable. The primitive, two-room cabins are equipped with only the bare essentials: one full-sized bed, two sets of bunk beds, an electric heater, a drop-leaf table with chairs (some locations), and ceiling fans. Many cabins are handicapped accessible and can be approached via vehicle. Showers, electricity, charcoal grills and picnic tables are available at the campgrounds; however, campers must bring their own bed linens and personal items. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at cabin sites.

Rent-a-Camp Reservations can be made through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.

Checklist

Some suggested items you might consider bringing with you:

  • First Aid Kit ​
  • Food ​
  • Cooking & Eating Utensils ​
  • Sleeping Bags, Blankets ​
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Water Jug
  • Ice Chest & Ice​
  • Charcoal, Lighter Fluid, Matches
  • Folding Lawn Chairs
  • Trash Bags ​
  • Flashlights & extra batteries
  • Bucket
  • Rope ​
  • Suntan Lotion
  • Insect Repellent
  • Rain gear ​
  • Boots
  • Recreational Equipment
  • Linens ​

Rent-a-Camp Rules

  • Fees not refunded if cancellation is less than 3 days.
  • Reservations cancelled within the 3 day window will be charged the reservation fee plus the first night's camping fee.
  • No reservation will be accepted for longer than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No pets are allowed inside the cabin.
  • No smoking inside the cabin.
  • No camp shelters allowed in cabin sites.

ADA indicates the cabin has a handicap accessible entrance.

​Beaver Dam State Park
14548 Beaver Dam Lane
Plainview, IL 62685
(217) 854-8020
1 Cabin ADA

Dixon Springs State Park
24 Park Road
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 949-33941 
Group Cabin ADA
1 Cabin - Bath & Kitchenette, Walk-in Only 
6 Barracks - Walk-in Only
(No Reservations)

Fox Ridge State Park
18175 State Park Rd.
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 345-6416
2 Cabins ADA

Hamilton County SFWA
10279 Sunrise Point Rd.
McLeansboro IL 62859
(618) 773-4340
2 Cabins - ADA
3 Cabins - (not accessible)
*All have mini refrigerators, no mattress

Illini State Park
2660 East 2350th Rd.
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2448
1 Cabin

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State FWA 
10149 County Hwy. 11
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 452-7741
1 Cabin ADA
8 Cabins 
*No Mattresses

Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
28616 Sauk Trail Road
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-2425
1 Cabin ADA

Lowden State Park
1411 North River Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-6828
1 Cabin

Pere Marquette State Park
13112 Visitor Center Lane 
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3323
2 Cabins

Ramsey Lake State Park
671 E. 2900 Ave.
P.O. Box 97
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2215
1 Cabin

Red Hills State Park
3571 Ranger Lane
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2469
1 Cabin

Rock Cut State Park
7318 Harlem Road
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 885-3311
1 Cabin - Premium ADA

Sangchris Lake State Park
9898 Cascade Road
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9208
2 Cabins ADA
Closed for maintenance through March 2025

Shabbona Lake State Park
4201 Shabbona Grove Road
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2106
2 Cabins - Premium

Siloam Springs State Park
938 E. 3003rd Lane
Clayton, IL 62324
(217) 894-6205
1 Cabin ADA
*No mattress

Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
6924 Omega Rd.
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-3381
1 Cabin ADA

Washington County State Rec Area
18500 Conservation Drive
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-3137
2 Cabins

Wolf Creek State Park
1837 N. Wolf Creek Rd.
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2831
1 Cabin