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Camping at Washington County State Recreation Area near Nashville

State park · Nashville · 36 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Wildlife abounds in the Washington County State Recreation Area, located four miles south of Nashville in southern Illinois. Visitors will marvel at the sight of rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove, deer and woodcock among the stands of pines, brushy draws and fallow fields.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

27 available sites

27 open of 36 sites
Site 035
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 036
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 037
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 051D
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 041
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 043
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedShady Rest loop
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
001
shady rest
✓✓$18
003
shady rest
✓✓$18
004
shady rest
✓✓$18
005
shady rest
✓✓$18
006
shady rest
✓✓$18
009
shady rest
✓✓$18
010
shady rest
✓✓$18
011
shady rest
✓✓$18
012
shady rest
✓✓$18
013
shady rest
✓
From $36 for 2 nights
$18/night · Before taxes & fees
27 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Illinois State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Illinois State Parks ↗

27 openSites from $18/night
Book on Illinois State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Deck
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Lighting
  • Non Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

18500 Conservation Drive
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Washington County State Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Washington County State Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Washington County State Recreation Area?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Washington County State Recreation Area?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

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 No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 34 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 paved, 32 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 34 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 18500 Conservation Drive (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
$18
014
shady rest
✓✓$18
015
shady rest
✓✓$18
016
shady rest
✓✓$18
017
shady rest
✓✓$18
018
shady rest
✓✓$18
019
shady rest
✓✓$18
020
shady rest
✓✓$18
021
shady rest
✓✓$18
035
shady rest
✓✓$18
036
shady rest
✓✓$18
037
shady rest
✓✓$18
039
shady rest
✓✓$18
041
shady rest
✓✓$18
043
shady rest
✓✓$18
044
shady rest
✓✓$18
002D
shady rest
✓✓$18
051D
shady rest
✓✓$18
007
shady rest
RR$18
038
shady rest
RR$18
040
shady rest
RR$18
045
shady rest
RR$18
046
shady rest
RR$18
047
shady rest
RR$18
048
shady rest
RR$18
CabB
shady rest
RR$43
CabA
shady rest
RR$43

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Mud Creek RV/Camper Parking

19.1 mi from Washington County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Dam East - Mcnair Campground

22.5 mi from Washington County State Recreation Area (straight-line) 5.0 · 282 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

La Forêt

22.9 mi from Washington County State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket St Louis area · 1 min–1.5 hr · from $35/person
    • Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour St Louis area · 1.8 hr · from $25/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour St Louis area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup
    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 37 mi from campground

    $80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!
    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 79 mi from campground

    $124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 82 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Washington County State Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket
    Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket

    St Louis area · 1 min–1.5 hr · from $35/person

    Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
    Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

    St Louis area · 1.8 hr · from $25/person

    St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
    St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

    St Louis area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
    St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem

    St Louis area · 1 hr · from $30/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Illinois State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Illinois State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202690%10%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    Compare site types

    36 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    36 sites · $45, $20/night

    Loops: Shady Rest loop (36)

    27 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    St Louis Small Group Tour
    St Louis Small Group Tour

    St Louis area · 2 hr · from $89/person

    St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
    St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

    St Louis area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    St Louis Premium Driving Tour With River Cruise
    St Louis Premium Driving Tour With River Cruise

    St Louis area · 3 hr · from $159/person

    Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour
    Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

    St Louis area · 3 hr · from $149/person

    Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
    Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

    St Louis area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person