Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA, Creal Springs

About Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA

Marion/Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday is a campground in Creal Springs, Illinois, where visitors stay in RV sites, lodging accommodations, or tent sites within the Shawnee National Forest alongside Lake of Egypt. The on-site water park, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, features a floating obstacle course and a large swim deck with lounge chairs and shade. Guests can paddle kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards on the lake, fish from boats, hike and bike through scenic forest trails, and play foosball. Evening activities include gathering around campfires. The campground sits eight miles south of Marion in Southern Illinois and serves hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, and nature lovers seeking outdoor recreation combined with relaxation.