Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.
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.

Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on UseDirect.
| Site | Fr 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 | ✓ |
18500 Conservation Drive
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| $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 | R | R | $18 |
| 038 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| 040 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| 045 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| 046 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| 047 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| 048 shady rest | R | R | $18 |
| CabB shady rest | R | R | $43 |
| CabA shady rest | R | R | $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
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightAn 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.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
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.

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 37 mi from campground
$80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 79 mi from campground
$124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 82 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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

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

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

St Louis area · 1 hr · from $30/person
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.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
36 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
36 sites · $45, $20/night
Loops: Shady Rest loop (36)
27 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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

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

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

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

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