| Location | Makanda, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $8–$40/night |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 108 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Illinois State Parks |
From the park's listing on Illinois State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Giant City State Park, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights29 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights88 sites open for every night · from $8/night
Giant City State Park is a Illinois State Parks campground in Makanda. It lists 22 RV or RV/tent sites and 18 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Illinois State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 001.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site E-01.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site RCC1.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site T-01.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 002.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site RCC2.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site T-02.
Illinois State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 003.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 127 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCC1 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| RCC2 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| RCC3 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| RCC4 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-01 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-02 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-03 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-04 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-05 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-06 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
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: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
235 Giant City Road
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With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park near Carbondale is sure to delight visitors of all ages. From camping and horseback riding to fishing and rappelling, it's an outdoor lover's paradise. Visitors will marvel at the many hiking trails. Especially popular is the Giant City Nature Trail, home of the "Giant City Streets"—huge bluffs of sandstone formed 12,000 years ago. Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park was named for the unique impressions made by its massive sandstone structures and a landscape like none other, with lush garments of fern, moss, flowering mints, hundreds of species of wildflowers, and more than 75 varieties of towering trees. The Giant City Visitor Center provides interpretive displays on the geology, plants, animals, and history of the park and regional tourism information. The rustic beauty of the Giant City Lodge is the perfect fit for the natural splendor of the park, with three types of cabins and the Bald Knob dining room; the lodge also features a gift shop, lounge, and outdoor swimming pool. Open from early February until early December, contact the lodge for reservation information at 618-457-4921 or visit the Giant City Lodge website . Giant City is also popular for a camping retreat, with 85 Class A campsites that can be reserved online at ExploreMoreIL™ , a Class C camping area with 14 walk-in campsites, and a youth group camping area. Visitors can enjoy picturesque natural wonders along Giant City's hiking trails, and rock climbing/rappelling are permitted in two locations. Rock Climbing Information Horseback riding enthusiasts will find an equestrian campground and a 12-mile loop trail, and visitors without horses can stop by Giant City Stables . Ponds are located throughout the park for bank fishing. Fishing Map | Fishing Information Sheet For information on seasonal hunting programs at Giant City, view the site's Hunter Fact Sheet .
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via recreation.exploremoreil.com (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| T-07 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-08 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-09 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-10 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-11 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-12 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-13 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| T-14 tent | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| E-01 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-10 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-11 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-12 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-13 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-14 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-15 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-16 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-17 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-18 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-19 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-20 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-21 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-22 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-23 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-24 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-25 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-03 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-04 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-05 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-06 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| E-07 equestrian | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season |
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| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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"Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.