Wilderness Campground

Very nice place. My husband and I went for our anniversary as a night away and it was perfect. Not too far from town, but far enough to not hear the traffic. Very clean and well maintained. Hot tub was perfect ❤️ I do however do not recommend driving a low vehicle to it. We have a suburban and had no issues, but the terrain could be iffy for a low riding car. Otherwise it's wonderful. 10/10 would... Very nice place. My husband and I went for our anniversary as a night away and it was perfect. Not too far from town, but far enough to not hear the traffic. Very clean and well maintained. Hot tub was perfect ❤️ I do however do not recommend driving a low vehicle to it. We have a suburban and had no issues, but the terrain could be iffy for a low riding car. Otherwise it's wonderful. 10/10 would love to stay again ❤️

This was our first hip camp experience and we loved this location. Its on the Southern Illinois wine trail w/ 2 very close by wineries. There were approximately 10 campsites spaced very far apart and all were very nice w/ meadow and woods views. There is a hiking trail through the woods connecting the meadows and we enjoyed evening and morning walks. It was so dark at night we didn’t need our... This was our first hip camp experience and we loved this location. Its on the Southern Illinois wine trail w/ 2 very close by wineries. There were approximately 10 campsites spaced very far apart and all were very nice w/ meadow and woods views. There is a hiking trail through the woods connecting the meadows and we enjoyed evening and morning walks. It was so dark at night we didn’t need our black out shades. Our host Jon took our bag of trash and we were able to fill our water. He & his wife were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the trees, pollinators & birds and mammals on their property.

Amazing spot to camp just inside the Shawnee Wine Trail. Well taken care of property, clean, with a very accommodating host. Our group was able to rent out the entire large section of camp, including the Grainzebo, and had a very peaceful time with plenty of space to use to spread out all of our party favors. This was the first time my wife and I did camping without a shower, but the weather was... Amazing spot to camp just inside the Shawnee Wine Trail. Well taken care of property, clean, with a very accommodating host. Our group was able to rent out the entire large section of camp, including the Grainzebo, and had a very peaceful time with plenty of space to use to spread out all of our party favors. This was the first time my wife and I did camping without a shower, but the weather was perfect where it wasn’t needed. The compost toilet, on the other hand, was much nicer than we could have imagined. The host kept up on this well, and the room was designed very well to make it feel like any normal bathroom. The sink placed right outside with soap was a very welcoming touch. All in all, the entire group was very impressed and each one of us would definitely return again.

Awesome Stay – Peaceful, Relaxing, and Unique 🌿🍷🔥 Wine Trail Wilderness was an awesome getaway. The location is quiet, scenic, and tucked right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. The drive in, past the wineries and winding roads, set the tone for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The property is beautiful and full of character—from the straw-bale home that feels like a cozy villa to the... Awesome Stay – Peaceful, Relaxing, and Unique 🌿🍷🔥 Wine Trail Wilderness was an awesome getaway. The location is quiet, scenic, and tucked right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. The drive in, past the wineries and winding roads, set the tone for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The property is beautiful and full of character—from the straw-bale home that feels like a cozy villa to the cool converted grain bin “GrainZebo.” We loved sitting around the fire pit, sharing stories and laughs. You can tell a lot of care went into creating a space that feels both welcoming and one-of-a-kind. Jon is a fantastic host—super responsive, helpful, and clearly passionate about the experience he’s created here. It’s easy to see why this place is rated so highly.