State Park / State Forest · Illinois
Giant City State Park Campground
Near Makanda, Illinois — $20–$35 a night and rigs to 40 ft by our record.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to Giant City State Park Campground?
What length RV fits Giant City State Park Campground? Our record: Giant City State Park Campground takes rigs up to 40 ft. 6 months ahead via IL ReserveAmerica. Book on the operator's own page.
- Open: Our record: Year-round.
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On the ground
Shawnee National Forest area — sandstone bluffs + 'city streets' rock formations. Eclipse 2017 totality fell here; 2024 totality passed close. Cabins built by CCC in 1930s; book a year out for fall colour weekends.
From our record
- Open
- Year-round
- Booking
- 6 months ahead via IL ReserveAmerica
- On site
- Water + electric, Showers, Pets allowed, Fire rings
- Camping styles
- RV-friendly, Tent camping, Cabins
What a posted rig limit measures
- Pad length — the rig plus anything it tows
- Height — what the branches and the awning need
- Turning arc — the swing off the loop road
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Giant City State Park Campground questions
- What length RV fits Giant City State Park Campground?
- Our record: Giant City State Park Campground takes rigs up to 40 ft.
- When is Giant City State Park Campground open?
- Our record: Year-round.
- How do I reserve a site at Giant City State Park Campground?
- 6 months ahead via IL ReserveAmerica. Book on the operator's own page.
Before you go
Illinois rules for RV renters
Illinois rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed, disclose
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Standard