Hilltop Campground in Goreville, IL offers easy access to I-57. While some noise from the highway can be heard in some areas of the park, the wooded sites help mute it to some extent. The parks large and level pull-through sites each have hookups at the rear, and offer plenty of grass and shade. Hilltop Campground is big rig friendly and has full hookups for only $30 per night. The park is...

Ferne Cliffe State Park is a hidden gem tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest of southern Illinois. It is a great spot for camping, hiking, rock climbing, and repelling. The park features limestone bluffs, naturally forested woodlands, cliff caves, and several small waterfalls. There are several campgrounds to choose from, including modern, primitive, youth groups, backpack, and...