Giant City Class C Campground is a popular choice for travelers and locals alike who are seeking an affordable and convenient camping experience. Located in Makanda, IL 62958, this campground provides a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Southern Illinois, including Giant City State Park and nearby attractions like hiking trails, caves, and waterfalls.
The campground offers basic amenities such as water and electric hookups, restrooms with showers, and picnic areas. It is ideal for campers who want to unplug and enjoy nature without the need for luxury facilities. The pricing is competitive, making it a great option for budget-conscious travelers and retirees with RV homes.
Campers have shared their experiences at Giant City Campground. One visitor highlighted the importance of being prepared for potential encounters with unruly staff and recommended the campground as a hidden gem for budget travelers. Another review praised its cleanliness, affordability, and proximity to outdoor activities, making it a worthwhile destination for nature lovers.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Credit cards
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Bring extra bribe money and self protection. The parks in this area are staffed by para-military cronies and blue stalkers using whatever fun tools they like that cause physical harm to play cops & robbers like a Yellowstone toddler gang. Whether they're fake staff members or not, if you come here to actually unplug and tune out, prepare for this place to be bullied and reserved only for wealthy retirees with $200K RV homes.
The bathrooms needed some major cleaning. Other than that 8 dollars a night and checking in was the simplest thing you'll do all day. Can stat 14 days every 30 days. Showers are good. Totally worth the price would recommend it.
There are 12 tent only sites close to the parking lot. Plenty of shade. First come, first serve. 2 pit toilets and a water spigot (year round) in close proximity to the sites. The rate is $8 (class C) or $6 (class D) when they close the shower house (winter months). Sites are located a few minute walk from the River to River Trail.
Campground is confusing to drive through and poorly labeled where you can tent camp and rv camp. Rv camp had a couple that put a dog outside their Rv at 530 am (during quiet time) and just let it bark... till noon.... sounded legitimately like they were hurting the dog and no one would do anything about it... campsite had gumball trees and the gumballs were strewn everywhere. They also decided to mow at 8 am till noon and then started cutting tree stumps out of the ground. The bathrooms were grose, even for a seasoned camper like me. The racoons were ridiculous, I counted ten juveniles that were not afraid of people or dogs.... a bad campground for peace and quiet, and just generally rude people too.... Very disappointing...
Beautiful