Lodging Campgrounds Private Owned

Escape to the beauty of Southern Illinois at Rend Lake Cabins in the Woods, offering 24 unique cabins and vacation homes just minutes from Rend Lake, Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, and local attractions.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, family vacation, fishing trip, reunion, or group retreat, there's a rental to fit your needs. Accommodations range from cozy cabins for 2 guests to spacious vacation homes that can sleep up to 18 guests. Each rental is fully furnished and offers the comforts of home, with amenities varying by property and including full kitchens, fire pits, charcoal grills, outdoor seating, and more.

Conveniently located near boating, fishing, hiking, golf, wineries, and the Rend Lake Bike Trail, Rend Lake Cabins in the Woods is the perfect home base for exploring everything the Rend Lake area has to offer.

Property Highlights:

• 24 cabins and vacation homes
• Accommodations for 2-18 guests
• Minutes from Rend Lake and area attractions
• Ideal for couples, families, reunions, and outdoor enthusiasts
• Two large vacation homes with private pools
• Online booking available

For more information or to book your stay, visit www.rendlakecabins.com or call 618-927-0371.

Nestled on 50 scenic acres just off Interstate 57 in Benton, Illinois, Lakehouse Resort & Event Center is Southern Illinois' newest destination for camping, cabin stays, and outdoor relaxation. Centered around a beautiful 7-acre private lake, the resort offers spacious full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, and 30/50-amp electric service, along with cozy log cabin rentals designed for couples, families, and groups. Guests can enjoy catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, a walking trail around the lake, a dog park, modern shower houses, laundry facilities (to come soon), and peaceful lakeside views—all while being just minutes from Rend Lake, wineries, restaurants, shopping, and the many attractions Southern Illinois has to offer.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, family vacation, or simply looking for a quiet place to unwind, the Lakehouse Resort offers the perfect blend of nature and modern comfort. Every cabin and RV site includes a picnic table and fire pit (that also can be used for cooking), creating the ideal setting for evenings around the campfire. Future amenities in no specific order will include an on-site ice cream shop, coffee shop, gift shop featuring locally made products and Southern Illinois authors, Wi-Fi throughout the resort, a swimming pool, splash park, aqua park, beach/swimming area, fitness center, pickleball courts, library/board game area, and event center and more. We will continue to make the Lakehouse Resort a premier year-round resort destination for visitors of all ages.

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 Email: info.lakehouseresort@gmail.com

KOA Journey Campground at Benton, near Rend Lake is all about convenience and fun! It has extra-long and wide pull through RV sites, plus easy on and off the highway. It has a swimming pool, bathhouse and a pavilion. Located between Benton and Rend Lake, this campground has all of the convenience of being near both a small town and lake activities. 

Open 365 days a year.

KOA Journey Campground at Benton, is only 2 miles east of the Interstate 57 Exit 71

The Squirrels Nest Campground has only long term yearly site rentals. It is located just off the Rend City Road, south west side of Rend Lake and 4 miles west of Sesser. They have canopy's and camper's for sale. Sesser is home to the famous Custard Stand, the Sesser Foodland Grocery Store, and a wide variety of restaurants.

Old Bates Campground has trees for shade and large 30 or 50 amp for long term full hook up sites, a pool, shower house, laundry, LP fill station, a pavilion and picnic areas, RV/ boat storage. This campground is just south of Sesser and west of Rend Lake so campers have the convenience of being near both a small town and lake activities.

Old Bates Campground is only 5 miles southwest of Rend Lake.