34 Ranch Campground, Herod, IL
618-264-2141
The largest campground available, it's located off Hwy 34 16+ miles South
of Harrisburg, IL. Home of One Horse Gap Trail Ride. Spring & Fall organized rides,
with meals included. There is plenty of room to spread out (500+ acres), sites are available
along a treelined rocky creek, on a hillside, or in an open meadow. Easy access for all size rigs.
There are 6+ large ponds for fishing, direct accesss to the trails in the Shawnee National Forest.
Horse shows (arena on site) and dances (in large barn) are scheduled during holidays.
Modern large heated bathhouse with toilets available plus hay, grain, firewood are available for a fee.
Each site has gravel, electric, water, and either tether lines (lines included) or hitching rails.
Also fire rings and picnic tables. There is open 16 stall barn to rent, 2 more to be built.
At present they have kitchen with buffet meals available only during holiday weekends. Pool
table, ping pong table available for campers use.There have been no restrictions on any trails in this area.

Hi - Knob Ranch, 2245 Knob Hill Ave, Equality, IL
618-275-4494
Located off the Karbers Ridge Road.
Direct access to the Garden of the Gods area.
Camping is on grass slopes, no particular sites designated, poles available to use for tether lines.
Electric poles available to hook up for electricity, share hydraunts. Modern showerhouse, pit toilets. Dump station.
Trails around natural areas.

Double M Campground, 5320 Thacker Hollow Rd, Junction, IL 62954
618-275-4440
West of Hwy. 1 and south of Hwy 13.
This camp is the furthest east placed camp in the forest.
Water & electricity at sites.
There is a restuarant open on weekends.

Little Lusk Tail Lodge, Eddyville, IL
618-672-4303
Located off Hwy 145 south of Harrisburg, IL 12+ miles.
Each site has water and electricity, gravel sites, tether lines. Many sites
in trees. Easy access for all size rigs. Stalls available in barn or
corral panels, open stall barn.
Modern bathhouse and toilets. Dump station.
Large lodge with kitchen area, fireplace, lounge area, washer/dryer. Large
covered back porch. Wood lined newly constructed bedrooms with own bath
available for rent. Lodge itself available for rent to large groups.
Large pond with sand area.
Located at the North end of the Lusk Creek. Trails open around natural
areas.

Bear Branch Campground, Eddyville, IL
www.bearbranchcampground.com
618-672-62928
Located Hwy 145, 18+ miles south of Harrisburg, IL.
80 sites on tree lined hillside, open slope, graveled lot and grass areas.
Water & electricity most sites, some primitive camping.
Cabins & lodging available
Large barn with stalls for rent, hay, grain available.
Modern bathhouse (airconditioned) and toilets, washer/dryer available. Dump
station.Log Cabin restaurant open weekends and weekdays during summer.
Tack/general store on site also. Large pond for fishing. Recreation area, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes
Direct access to Lusk Creek, Hayes Canyon areas.
Reservations recommended.

Circle B Ranch, Eddyville, IL
618-672-4748
20 sites tree lined graveled sites, with electricity & water, pens at sites.
Dump station.Rec building with bathroom, shower, washer/dryer available, wood stove, &
icecream treats.Tack & leather shop Call for reservations & availability.
Direct acces to Lusk Creek, Hayes Canyon areas.

Bay Creek Campground, Simpson, IL
618-695-2670
46 wooded, graveled sites, water & electricity, tether lines each site. Dump
station.Modern bathouse and toilets. Barn with stalls, pens available.
Hay, grain available. Lounge area with TV, gift/tack shop.3 bedroom lodge available.
Organized rides, kitchen available at this time.
Bay Creek Wilderness direct access. Trails around natural areas.

Horse Rental Stables:

Lake Glendale Stables

Giant City Stables, 618-529-4110