My wife and I wanted to check this place out since it was on her bucket list and apparently it…read morebecame on my bucket list as well since I love to see some other worldly things in my own home state of illinois. Thankfully we lucked out and we didn't get rained on but this place was still pretty busy. Depending on when you show up parking can be a bit Limited. The trails to the top is not too long either but the interaction is so long and breathtaking. I've never been to a park since I've been to Matheson State Park where you are able to climb on every little thing. The views here and the experience is unlike any other. It felt like I was back in the Smoky Mountains but with less tourists. They have public restrooms here as well though if there's a line it could take a while. Me and my wife spent a good few hours here and if you follow the trail it will take you right back to the parking lot. We also enjoyed that this place is also dog friendly too!

Located in Herod Illinois within the Shawnee National Forest,this is a must stop if in the area…read more The views and scenery are absolutely breathtaking. You can hike,camp,pinic or nature watch. The Observation Trail features unique rock formations and scenic views. Make sure you have gas and essentials as there is nothing available in the area.

Cleanliness : high marks…read more Grounds : well maintained Playground : swings / slide, very basic Staff : friendly and helpful Views : main road is visible but the site is nestled back amidst mature trees. Wood carved animal totems on site are a nice feature. Other : they have a well designed and maintained chicken coop w 3 dozen or so Rhode Island Reds and a few other breeds. The chickens free range in the day. We raise chickens and can appreciate their set up

What a quaint spot for our overnight stay on our long trek back to Reno, NV. The restrooms/showers…read moreare closed due to COVID-19, so be sure you are self-contained if you stop here. They still have full hook-ups. The ground are well-kept and have statues carved from wood around the site - Rocky (from Bullwinkle, not the boxer ); Abraham Lincoln; and a rooster on top of a pig on top of a horse - not kidding. Oh, and there are real roosters and hens walking around. Super cool! The sites are gravel and level with fire rings. While the campground is very quiet, there is interstate noise at night - be aware. Also, there seems to be a waste water treatment facility nearby - the occasional funk is not so amazing. Great for an overnight stay or a long weekend away with the kids, especially once the pool opens back up.

I took my two teenagers here this morning for a horseback ride. Carol greeted us with a big smile…read moreand patiently walked us through the process, double checking our saddles to make sure everything was secure before we took off. Our tour guide (Chevy) was super friendly and informative about all the fun things offered too! We will 100% be going back again soon! Thank you Carol and Chevy for helping my daughter have a wonderful birthday celebration!!

I almost didn't want to write a review to keep this a hidden top notch gem of a campground. This is…read morethe best campground for both electric and non-electric camping in the state hands down! Flush toilets, antibacterial hand soap and spacious hot showers. Bathrooms are meticulously clean by campground standards. Camp sites are spaced nicely for privacy, clean and well kept up. Water is easily available and drinkable. Jennifer the camp manager is the nicest person and will help you in anyway she can to make sure you have the best experience. Ice and wood sold there. I loved that quiet times are posted from 10pm to 6am. We definitely will be back here. During Covid this was the only place we could go and felt safe.

My husband and I have been camping several times at Crab Orchard Campgrounds. We love it there. The…read morecampgrounds are kept clean, restrooms and shower houses are very clean. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to be helpful. Every lot has a nice scenic view. You have the opportunity to fish and swim at the beach. We enjoy just walking around the campgrounds. The campground is dog friendly, and all dogs are on a leash or small pen. We are looking forward to many more visits here. The Grizzell.

Brought out 6 year old and 8 year old to camp for the weekend. Before we knew it we had kids from…read moreseveral other camp sites at our site so my husband brought out the s'mores and began fixing them for everyone. He cut a limb from the tree in our yard for 1 of the boys and all of a sudden a man filming him with a phone started walking towards us yelling at him. This was one of the camp host.My husband explained what he was doing and the man continued to film in in front of all the children and yell about the stick he pulled from the tree. My husband apologized and said it wouldn't happen again. About an hour later about an hour later the refugee police pulled up and said that the man had called him grumbling about the tree. We were ticked and fined. I have read other reviews on the FB website where people have written about this particular camp host.

Beautiful horses and AMAZING people!! Owners and horses are top notch. We were visiting from out of…read morestate and found this gem!! We stayed in the Bears Den cabin it was perfect for myself and my two children!! Quite and peaceful place!! My son did the guided tour with Stephanie, she was a truly amazing We will be back!!

Some of these reviews are not accurate and not fair to owners because you have one person get mad…read moreor come to a place that not truly a horse person or animal lover I assure you the Bear branch family including all our campers treat everyone like family and do everything possible to make somone feel at home and we have the best trails and access to them.Ther are alot of must see

Just completed family reunion! 40 of us our units were clean…read moreand the staff is very friendly....never too busy to answer questions or help out with a request hoping to go back in 2025!

I can't say enough good things about Holiday Hills! From the ease of booking to the beautiful…read moreupdated and spacious accommodations, it was such a great time staying there. We stayed at the recently renovated Holiday House, and it was fantastic! There were 5 adults and 1 toddler, and we had so much space, with the little one able to even have her own room. And a big enough space that no one woke her when she went to bed earlier than the rest of us! From the patio lighting to the fire pit, it was just such an inviting experience. And everyone was so kind and helpful. While we're from the area, we came into town for a wedding in Paducah, and even though it was a little bit of a drive, I would do it 100x over to get to stay at Holiday Hills. We definitely look forward to staying there again in the future! Thank you, Holiday Hills Staff!

We were in Paducah to attend the 2026 Quilt show. The reservation process was simple, affordable,…read moreand completed several months in advance. Check-in was efficient, and the staff was exceptionally helpful. Throughout our stay, we experienced no issues with the water supply, electrical, or sewage systems. Our pull-through site accommodated our 35-foot trailer without difficulty. While the Wi-Fi, as is common in RV parks, was not optimal for streaming, it was sufficient for basic phone and tablet use. The water had a noticeable chlorine taste, but our in-line filter and Brita pitcher resolved this. Paducah was conveniently located, offering a wider selection of stores and restaurants than anticipated. The campground offered various activities during our visit. Each morning, a vendor sold fresh baked goods, jams, and jellies, which we found to be very good. Mark Cope provided a BBQ wagon, and his BBQ and potato salad were also excellent. The park also hosted an ice cream social and a wine tasting by "Purple Toad Winery," a family-owned winery in Paducah, KY. There is a lake on-site where fishing is available, and bait is sold. We will certainly choose Fern Lake Campground for our next visit.

Had reservations for a two night stay. Check in was quick and friendly. Site was clean and level…read more Wi-Fi was strong. Right off of 24w. Very quiet and peaceful. Downtown area 15 minutes away. Walked to dinner (great Mexican restaurant). Would stay again!

Booked a month long stay here to see our son at Murray State. It was off season - quiet and…read morepeaceful. Owners can make or break a campground and these folks are fantastic. They are on site everyday and keep the place well maintained. They are friendly, helpful and not rule crazy like some campgrounds - the only rule I heard was try not to park in the grass. My wife will cram herself in the RV shower to avoid public showers, but here she was happy to find nice clean restrooms with great shower facilities. Only downside is no sewer on sites but they come around and pump your tanks when needed, which given the availability of great public showers isn't needed more than one a week.

I am DoD, my family was moving from West Coast to East Coast. Ken and his team allowed for a…read morepeaceful, safe, private & great night! Thanks stage coach team this spot is a hidden gem.

Hey Yelpers! Stopped in here for a couple days after picking up our trailer. It's a nice place to…read morestay. It is situated next to the freeway, so you do get traffic noise. When in the trailer, it was rarely noticeable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to get a delivery of firewood out to our campsite, which was nice. Also tried my luck in their fishing pond, which is catch and release. I didn't have to release anything, but it was fun and relaxing. The pool area looked great and very refreshing on hot days like when we were there. Some of the things could use some repair, such as the fishing dock and shower floors. They are putting in work to take care of it, so that's good. We would stay here again. You should check it out.

What an incredible adventure. Hubby and I are traveling to Denver from Naples. This was an…read moreexcellent choice for an overnight. Clean, very clean... from showers to campsites! Keith, our host, was knowledgeable, resourceful, and so happy to be there

Great place to ride. Beautiful scenery. Trails range from easy to challenging. The management is…read moresuper nice. Check it out!

Everything was perfect. Clean facilities and nice trails to walk on. Good location and easy booking.read more