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Tall Tree Lake

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· Buncombe, Johnson, Illinois

220 acres hosted by Wade S.

7 RV/tent sites · 55 tent sites

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We are a 220 acre family owned and operated campground in the middle of the Shawnee National forest. We love providing a safe, beautiful, peaceful, and central location for people to enjoy our beautiful area. Fishing and hiking are welcomed for all of our guests! Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Close proximity to Ferne Clyffe State Park, Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, and only a 10 minute drive from I-24.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

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33 ratings · 29 reviews

Kyle G.recommends

November 10, 2024

Campsite 10

Nice and secluded spot for camping

Overall it was a nice site, very clean, and the sites themselves were pretty flat. Was able to settle in under the pines. Came for a late season peddle and paddle trip. Nov 8-9 so my experience could easily differ from the warmer seasons. Had the campsite pretty much to myself. There were small fire rings for campfires. No porta potty on site that I saw (again,late on the year), but was told the bathroom in the barn was available, which although a bit of a drive from the camp, but did have plumbing, so that's a good give and take. It was heavily overcast and rainy during my stay but it seems like there's be some good stargazing here as well over the lake If I'm ever back in that area I'd be sure to book again

Storm W.recommends

November 3, 2024

Campsite 10

Cute!

It's a cute spot, very clean, and would camp again.

Robert S.recommends

October 13, 2024

RV Campsite 1

Beautiful location and wonderful hosts. Highly recommend Tall Tree Campground!

Emily C.recommends

April 22, 2024

Campsite 18

We had such an amazing trip to Tall Tree Lake to view the eclipse! We camped in the wooded area near the lake, which felt so nice and tucked away. The campground itself was immaculate, you can tell the land is really cared for. There were clean portable toilets available the whole trip in close proximity to where we camped. This is a huge property with a wooded area, open fields, and an awesome lake - you can’t go wrong with any spot on the property. We were able to pitch a tent wherever we wanted, which was nice! The field is awesome for viewing stars at night. This property is located in close proximity to anywhere you’d want to visit in Shawnee National Forest, and is close to some grocery stores and gas stations, but is located further back on a country road, so feels nice and secluded! Other than the property, I want to shout out the amazing hosts Phil, Wade, and their entire family! They are such lovely people and were extremely helpful our entire stay. Their hospitality went above and beyond & really made this stay special! I can’t wait to go back to Tall Tree Lake!

Matt W.recommends

April 21, 2024

Campsite 41

This was an awesome place to view the eclipse. My site was down in the "pine forest" and I woke to a world where the fog blanketed everything in a world of white. It was really neat. Wade and his family are awesome and really made a welcoming place. This location is really quiet, and the skies are dark at night. I definitely would come here again!!!

Joan D.recommends

April 20, 2024

RV Campsite 2

This was an awesome spot for our eclipse camping weekend. Close to some great state parks for hiking. Beautiful lake and facilities. Super nice owners. Very helpful and other campers were courteous. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Location

Buncombe, Johnson, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking