RV Parks in Stonefort, Illinois

Stonefort, Illinois sits in the Shawnee National Forest region and hosts 1 RV park, Circle B Ranch. This rural camping hub sits 4 miles from Garden of the Gods Recreation Area and offers a quiet base for southern Illinois exploration.

What RV park operates in Stonefort Illinois?

Circle B Ranch is the 1 active campground in Stonefort. It provides 15 RV sites measuring 40 x 60 feet with 30/50 amp electrical service. The ranch sits at 450 feet elevation along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

Which outdoor attractions sit near Circle B Ranch?

Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area lies 4 miles east and includes 5 miles of hiking trails. Rim Rock National Recreation Trail runs 6 miles north with 2 miles of accessible boardwalk. Lake Glendale Recreation Area, 7 miles south, offers 200 acres of boating and fishing.

What amenities does Circle B Ranch provide campers?

Registered guests access 1 bathhouse with 4 showers and 4 flush toilets. The property supplies a dump station and 1 potable water fill point. Fire rings and picnic tables equip all 15 sites. A small camp store stocks firewood at $5 per bundle and ice at $3 per bag.

What is the best time to camp at Stonefort campgrounds?

Peak season runs from April through October when temperatures average 75°F. Spring foliage emerges in mid-March and autumn colors peak in late October. Winter camping is open but daytime highs drop to 40°F from December to February.

How far is Stonefort from major cities in southern Illinois?

Stonefort sits 25 miles south of Harrisburg, IL and 45 miles east of Carbondale, IL. The nearest interstate exit is I-24 at exit 16 near Paducah, KY, 20 miles southeast. Marion, IL lies 30 miles north via IL Route 34.

What nearby parks complement a Stonefort camping trip?

Shawnee National Forest spans 280,000 acres across southern Illinois. Dixon Springs State Park, 8 miles southeast, provides 4 miles of fishing along Lusk Creek. Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area, 12 miles west, includes 6 natural stone bridges and 3 swimming holes. For more Illinois RV parks, browse RV Parks USA or RVParkway.