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Quick facts

LocationGoreville, Illinois
Nightly rate (listed)From $20/night
Maximum RV length70 ft (longest listed site)
Hookupselectric
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites36
Pets allowedYes
ShowersYes
Book onIllinois State Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 70 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Illinois State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Illinois RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Ferne Clyffe State Park

  • Tall Tree Lake Buncombe, IL · 4.6 mi straight-line
  • Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday Creal Springs, IL · 5.9 mi straight-line
  • Cedar Lake Campground Vienna, IL · 10.3 mi straight-line
  • Giant City State Park Makanda, IL · 12.5 mi straight-line
  • Dixon Springs State Park Golconda, IL · 20.2 mi straight-line
  • Grand Chain Vineyards New Grand Chain, IL · 20.7 mi straight-line
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park Murphysboro, IL · 27.7 mi straight-line
  • Trail of Tears State Park Jackson, MO · 27.9 mi straight-line
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  2. Illinois
  3. Goreville
  4. Ferne Clyffe State Park

Where Ferne Clyffe State Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Tall Tree Lake (4.6 mi) · Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday (5.9 mi) · Cedar Lake Campground (10.3 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Ferne Clyffe State Park, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundGiant City State Park12.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite RCC1 · Primitive: $8/nightCheck availability on Illinois State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupLakehouse Resort And Event Center31.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesDeluxe Full Hookup Pull Through RV Site: from $59/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeDixon Springs State Park20.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 1-T · Dixon Springs State Park: $6/nightCheck availability on Illinois State Parks ↗
  • Next closestTall Tree Lake4.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesRV Campsite 1: from $20/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Tall Tree Lake

4.6 mi from Ferne Clyffe State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Cedar Lake Campground

10.3 mi from Ferne Clyffe State Park (straight-line) 4.4 · 19 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights88 sites open for every night

Giant City State Park

12.5 mi from Ferne Clyffe State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $8/night
$16 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Illinois State Parks · you book on their site
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Ferne Clyffe State Park

State park · Goreville

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night · from $20/night

Book on Illinois State Parks
Goreville, IL
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About this campground

Ferne Clyffe State Park is a Illinois State Parks campground in Goreville. It lists 36 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 70 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 70 ftLongest RV site on the Illinois State Parks site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Illinois State Parks
  • ShowersListed amenity on Illinois State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 70 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 70 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

AccessibleAda Occupant RequiredCampfire AllowedElectric HookupFire RingPets AllowedShower

Nearby activities

Equestrian TrailsFishingHiking TrailsHuntingMetal DetectingRock Climbing
Park notices 1
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park Without WaterGroup Camping, North Loop, Shelter loop

    Due to a water leak some sites may be without water.

From the Illinois State Parks booking site, checked Oct 25, 2026.

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 25 on Illinois State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

13 open of 36 sites
Site 025 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 48 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 025.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 026 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 50 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 026.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 028 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 48 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 028.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 030 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 55 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 030.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 033 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 43 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 033.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 034 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 59 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 034.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 038 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 54 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 038.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 039 · North Loop
North LoopSite length up to 55 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 039.

$20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Illinois State Parks

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Illinois State Parks (via UseDirect feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 25
Lowest open: Site 025 · North Loop
Available for your dates · 13 sites
$20/night
Book with Illinois State Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability checked Oct 25 on UseDirect.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
025
north loop
✓✓$20
026
north loop
✓✓$20
028
north loop
✓✓$20
030
north loop
✓✓$20
033
north loop
✓✓$20
034
north loop
✓✓$20
038
north loop
✓✓$20
039
north loop
✓✓$20
040
north loop
✓✓$20
042
north loop
✓✓

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Illinois State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 70 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

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Policies

Max stay
14 nights

About

Ferne Clyffe State Park has been known as an outstanding natural scenic spot for a century. An abundance of ferns, unique geological features and unusual plant communities create an atmosphere that enhances the many recreational facilities offered at the park. Trails wind through picturesque woods, allowing visitors to view fascinating rock formations and inspiring vistas. Ferne Clyffe also offers camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting and fishing. Located on Illinois Route 37, just one mile south of Goreville and 12 miles south of Marion, the 2,470-acre Johnson County park is easily accessible from both I-57 and I-24.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (36 of 36 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com Listing
Getting there
Goreville, IL (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 70 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Ferne Clyffe State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Ferne Clyffe State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (36 of 36 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Ferne Clyffe State Park have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Ferne Clyffe State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Ferne Clyffe State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via recreation.exploremoreil.com (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Available for your dates · 13 sitesSites from $20/night

Estimated stay total from $40 for 2 nights on Illinois State Parks · before taxes & fees

View campground on Illinois State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 25 on Illinois State Parks.

You book each site directly with Illinois State Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

13 openSites from $20/night
$20
046
north loop
✓✓$20
052
north loop
✓✓$20
059
north loop
✓✓$20
024
north loop
RR$20
027
north loop
RR$20
029
north loop
RR$20
031
north loop
R✓$20
032
north loop
RR$20
035
north loop
RR$20
036
north loop
RR$20
037
north loop
RR$20
041
north loop
RR$20
043
north loop
RR$20
044
north loop
R✓$20
045
north loop
RR$20
047
north loop
RR$20
048
north loop
RR$20
049
north loop
RR$20
050
north loop
RR$20
051
north loop
RR$20
053
north loop
RR$20
054
north loop
RR$20
055
north loop
R✓$20
056
north loop
RR$20
057
north loop
RR$20
058
north loop
RR$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Bear storage
Not listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (36 of 36 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 32 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 36 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 36 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Goreville, IL (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground