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Giant City Class A Campground Introduce
Giant City Class A Campground is a premier destination for campers seeking a blend of natural beauty and modern convenience in Southern Illinois. Nestled near the scenic town of Makanda, this campground offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning Ozark hills while enjoying all the comforts of home. With its lush surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and diverse recreational opportunities, Giant City Campground is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
As a Class A facility, Giant City Campground provides top-tier amenities for RVs, including water, sewer, and 50-amp electric hookups. The campground features pull-through sites with paved asphalt pads, making it ideal for larger rigs. Each site is equipped with a firepit and picnic table, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. While there are no water hookups at individual sites, a central dump station and drinking water source are conveniently located near the entrance.
Guests can enjoy a variety of recreational activities right on-site. The campground offers miles of hiking trails that wind through beautiful forests and hills, providing ample opportunities for exploration and wildlife observation. Whether you're an avid hiker or simply looking for a peaceful walk, Giant City Campground has something for everyone.
Convenience and comfort are key at Giant City Campground. The park's restrooms include pit toilets that are regularly stocked with toilet paper, though hand sanitizer is not available. The shower building is functional, although it may not be the most luxurious facility. The dump station is highly praised for its ease of use, making waste disposal a breeze.
Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere during weekdays, while weekends bring a bit more noise and activity. Despite this, many campers find the trade-off worth it for the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. The campground's location also offers proximity to other local attractions, making it a great base for exploring Southern Illinois.
Giant City Campground is perfect for those looking to unplug and connect with nature while still having access to essential amenities. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or solo, this campground offers a memorable outdoor experience in a beautiful setting.
- Dump station easily accessible
- Convenient 50-amp electric hookups
- Pull-through sites with paved pads
- Fire pits and picnic tables at each site
- Miles of scenic hiking trails
- Centralized water source available
Customer Feedback:
- "The dump station is very easy to use, both when entering and exiting the campground."
- "We stayed in a pull-through site with 50 amp electric hookup. The site was level, shaded, and had a firepit and picnic table."
- "Love all the hiking trails! A great way to explore the area."
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Customer Reviews
Dump station is easy to use coming in and out. Shower building is okay-ish. Pit toilets are stocked with TP and are located throughout the campground, but no hand sanitizer. Sites are VERY close for a state park. Site 7 is a great site.
We camped in the Class A Campground in a pull through site - #41 - with 50 amp electric hookup. It was fairly level new asphalt and shaded with firepit and picnic table. No sites have water hook-up but water is available at the dump station for filling tanks, which is near the entrance to the campground. The park was quiet during the week - and busier and a little noiser on the weekend. But still, a nice stay. Love all the hiking trails! Verizon cell service was OK.
We had a great time. Very nice quiet campground in the evening. Great for kids during the day. Very pet friendly. The staff is very nice. The camp host was not available at all during our stay. We had to go by our own firewood down the road. bathrooms were clean and amenities for good. 30$ a night power class a site 30 amp.
Great campground with lots of trees and space between sites. The host were very good. Lots of hiking close at hand and great food and drink at the nearby lodge.
Well maintained campground. Most RV sites are paved or gravel.some are pull thru sites . Sites are nicely spaced out . It's a self check in place .There is no ranger check in station and no camp store either .Carbondale is 9 miles north for stores ,groceries, etc. Campground is on the edge of giant city state park and a mile in off the main road . Easy to give this one 5 stars .
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