North Sandusky Campground, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

North Sandusky Campground in Franklin County is located 53 min northeast of Carbondale, IL with an elevation of 453 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the beginning of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 23 sites have electric and water hookups. 74 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.

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@JeffreyM593003 · Camped on Jul 22, 2025 at Campsite #40
Its been 15 years since our previous visit. My wife and I both commented after camping in many states that we missed camping in southern Illinois.
@KennethHB1BE49 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #92
A good camping trip overall. The only complaint I have is that the shower house is extremely hot , but I guess that comes with the hot weather in July.
@DustieR70C332E · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #109
Was a very nice, peaceful quite stay. We will hopefully be back soon.
@DougC2292861 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #49
All of the upgrades that were done was excellent. Really nice spot.
@CristinaS4721C · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #49
Such a beautiful well kept park
@HeatherH62177E · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #28
Great area to explore. Lots of places without a ton of people to go fish or grill. Short drive to the beach. The campsite itself could have been better. While we had great views, we had a tough time with the slope of the whole campsite, you have to be mindful of bed/tent position to make sure you don't roll at night. When booking we were under the impression that only the parking pad had a slope, not the whole site. There are lots of surface roots from trees. The fire pit/grill is falling apart and the grill part doesnt lay flat. Food can and will roll off of it if you don't watch it like a hawk. The electric posts have wasps that want to stay there, even if you remove the nest.Be aware, if you want to sleep in you might not be able to. They come frequently to blow off the path to the bathroom with leaf blowers starting as early as 7 am! Horrible!!!On the plus side, lots of shade and a great breeze when the wind kicks up. The campsite right next to it isn't open, so nobody next to you, and there is a bathroom beyond that empty campsite. While you can walk to the lake next to the site, it has a barrier of rocks to climb down and the ground is a muddy sludge. We wanted to get out on inflatable boats but it was such a mess it wasn't even worth it. Bathroom and showers are what you expect when camping. The bathrooms didn't have soap at all, so bring some! Showers are kind of small, especially if you're bigger. And the doors, at least on the females, have a large gap where you can easily make eye contact with people walking past, so be mindful of that. The water pressure was great. I only took cold showers, but was informed by the rest of my party that warm/hot showers would be super cold and then super hot and kept switching throughout. Generally a good experience. Will be on the lookout for different spots without the drastic slope and tree roots for future trips.
@PeggyW2206898 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #21
The only thing I would recommend to improve our experience is to add another water fill access to each loop
@JasonS8132232 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #16
Great campground, really clean and well maintained. Plenty of wild life for the kids to see. Our family enjoyed our stay we will definitely be making another camping trip here.
@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #47
Stayed on site #45 and it was recently redone and is absolutely great. The 'patio' area is larger, it is level, and the view of the lake is wonderful.
@Catherine23373 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #110
campsites and bathroom facilities are always clean.people at check in are always friendly.
@MaryH1910665 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #40
One of our favorite campgrounds. Very nice sites, shaded, and full hookup is always a big plus.
@ShaunM6418698 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #77
Well kept campground, peaceful and pleasant.
@AndrewB8639938 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #118
Nice sized grass sites, level pads, Would definitely stay here again.
@JessicaK101721 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #32
We Absolutely Love North Sandusky Campground, the views, the easy water access, friendly Host! Campsites are clean, level and beautiful
@LarryM8356646 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #14
It is a very nice campground. Picnic tables need to be replaced.
@JulieG2507232 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #15
Beautiful spot
@JoyM1183164 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #110
Loved the big camping sites. Beautiful lake. Have to travel a bit to get to supplies (groceries, gas)
@PaulD5437485 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #77
I love the space between sites! You are not right on top of each other!
@SherriV1382291 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #49
We loved North Sandusky. It had beautiful views!
@RICKJ1311115 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #32
Beautiful area.
@LouisM63AFA904 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #42
Fishing at north Sandusky is good but watch the rocks they are tricky, I've fallen several times, but you can't beat the camping, quite home away from home, love it, be back, yes
@CarrieK5704450 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #118
We love this campground. We see so many deer, bike trails are amazing, we stayed on site White Oak 118 and it was quiet and secluded.
@DanH6147433 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #103
We love camping near the water, and North Sandusky campground offers the best sites with the best views of the lake. And if you are looking for a summer treat, the ice cream stand in Sesser is just a short drive from the campground.
@BillieT4744D21 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #117
Its a really good campsite
@DianeW5694247 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #110
Beautiful campground in the White Oak loop, we were right on the water with easy access for kayaks and canoe. My only complaint was when the new folks on the site next to us let their dog run wild and I know of at least one time they didn't clean up after the dog, they weren't watching her. When we asked the campground attendant to look into it they talked to our friends on the other side of us but not to the folks with the dog. Aggravating when leash requirements aren't enforced.

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