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.

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

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

Coy & Wilma's Campground near Rend Lake has been around for over 30 years. It has beautiful mature trees that shade large well kept campsites. Recently, a cabin has been added with plans to build more. Coy and Wilma's has plenty of picnic areas for both small and larger outdoor get-togethers. This campground has an onsite office and convenience store. Coy & Wilma's Campground is located between Sesser and Rend Lake so campers have the convenience of being near both a small town and Rend Lake activities. 

Coy & Wilma's Camp Ground is located on the Rend City Road, just south west of Rend Lake and 4 miles west of Sesser.

Whittington Woods Campground has a beautiful small garden at its entrance to welcome visitors.  It offers a pool, a large picnic shelter and plenty of smaller picnic areas for outdoor fun and get togethers. This campground has an office / store which sells convenience items and propane bottle fill-ups. Whittington Woods is only 2 miles south of Rend Lake on IL-37. Its location between Benton and Rend Lake gives campers the advantage of being near both the restaurants and shopping of a small town and the beautiful outdoors Rend Lake provides.